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.
Retiring early could actually worsen your health, according to a new study published in the Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization. Researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York studied participants in a voluntary pension program in China and concluded that early retirement may accelerate cognitive decline in late adulthood. On one hand, early retirement showed some positive health benefits, including reduced consumption of alcohol. The researchers also found early retirees reported lower rates of volunteering and social interaction. In particular, the reduced social interaction from early retirement had two negative effects – reduced social, emotional and physical well-being as well as less mental and intellectual stimulation, which appeared to accelerate cognitive decline.
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.
