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.
I bet most of us have reached for comfort foods to try to get us out of a bad mood at some point in our lives. But that cheeseburger or ice cream often makes us feel even worse, not just physically, but worse mentally as well. A series of studies and a recent article in the New York Times shows how certain foods are increasingly being linked to brain health in terms of better moods, but also lower risks of depression and anxiety. Here are some foods you might add to your diet to boost your brain: Colorful fruits and vegetables, like grapes, red peppers, blueberries, and broccoli; leafy green vegetables, like spinach and kale; seafood, such as oysters and salmon; nuts, beans and seeds; fermented foods, like yogurt and sauerkraut; and dark chocolate.
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.
