Playing the Hand You’re Dealt Genetics and Lifestyle Choices
Kylie Alger discusses how genetic risk can be mitigated by lifestyle. A 150-minute weekly aerobic target, lean protein, fruits and vegetables, and limiting added sugars help reduce disease risk. Regular exams, stress management, and a positive attitude support longevity and well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Dansinger
Steven Schroeder
University of California-San Francisco
America
Center For Disease Control and Prevention
Cartiva implant offers mobility with toe arthritis relief
Detroit surgeon Dr Matthew Brewster adopted a new Cartiva synthetic cartilage implant after FDA approval last July. He has treated 13 patients, most reporting pain relief and about half preserved toe motion, allowing activities like running and wearing heels. The first U.S. case was in Rochester, N Y, with European use previously spanning over a decade.
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Matthew Brewster Long
Brewster
Associated Orthopedists of
Detroit
Beaumont Hospital
Grosse Pointe, Mich
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Clinton Township
Mich
U.S
Europe
Rochester
N.Y
United States
Canada
Karen Schumann
Chesterfield Township
Schumann
Cartiva
FDA
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