Dr. David Geier is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina. He helps athletes and active people feel and perform their best, regardless of age, injuries and medical history. He has been featured in major media publications and shows over 2,500 times throughout his career.
Optimism might be a quality that helps you live longer and better, according to two new studies. In one study, published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, researchers found that the most optimistic women lived 4.4 years longer on average than the least optimistic women. In fact, the most optimistic women were also more likely to live past age 90. This link between optimism and longevity existed for all racial and ethnic groups. In the second study, published in The Journals of Gerontology, researchers observed that more optimistic men experienced fewer negative emotions, likely due to reducing their exposure to daily stressors and better attitudes towards more stressful situations.
Through the stories of a dozen athletes whose injuries and recovery advanced the field (including Joan Benoit, Michael Jordan, Brandi Chastain, and Tommy John), Dr. Geier explains how sports medicine makes sports safer for the pros, amateurs, student-athletes, and weekend warriors alike.
