While hiking in Colorado earlier this summer, I suffered an injury with an interesting name – a FOOSH: Fall Onto an Outstretched Hand. It wasn’t a dramatic injury. I was crossing a river, slipped and wanted And I got wet anyway. To avoid getting wet. I put out my left arm to try to stop from… Continue Reading
In my last blog we explored the responsibility of the healthcare community to better promote active living. Too few of adults are getting the 150 minutes a week of moderate exercise suggested by the Centers for Disease Control in its 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines. Part of the problem is that too many of us work… Continue Reading
The last time you went to see your doctor, did he or she tell you to be more active? To lose some weight? Eat better and exercise? The majority of Americans with access to healthcare probably heard this from their family doctor. Less than half of all Americans (48 percent) meet suggested guidelines for being… Continue Reading
Over my Spring Break I made my eighth trip to Honduras to join other physicians in providing free medical care to about 2,000 patients. I’m proud of the work we accomplish on this volunteer trip, organized by the Hackett Hemwall Patterson Foundation. I serve on the board of this non-profit organization, which has trained thousands… Continue Reading
Maybe you’ve heard of the Mayor’s Fitness Council Veg Out SA! Campaign. It’s an initiative to raise awareness about healthy eating, and the benefits of making fruit and vegetables a larger part of your diet. We launched the campaign last year and the word is spreading about how we all can do something to make… Continue Reading
SAN ANTONIO, TX – Dr. Annette Zaharoff helped treat thousands of patients during her eighth trip to Honduras last month as a leader of a volunteer mission for indigent patients that also served as a teaching clinic for physicians training in the use of prolotherapy. Dr. Zaharoff served as co-clinical director for the Honduras mission… Continue Reading
In the next 10 months, the Dallas Cowboys may be headed into the playoffs thanks to Jerry Jones’ decision to bring an accused domestic abuser to Arlington. By now, many of you know that former Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy has signed with the Cowboys. Hardy is a talented player who fills a gap… Continue Reading
When Tiger Woods cited the inability of his glutes to “activate” as a reason he had to withdraw from the Farmers Insurance Open last month, it led to a spate of online mockery of one of the world’s greatest athletes. “He’s become the butt of bad jokes.” “Guess Tiger’s glutes aren’t all they’re cracked up… Continue Reading
As a member of the Mayor’s Fitness Council, I’ve been very proud to be part of outreach efforts that encourage children in our community to get active and be healthy. Perhaps most importantly are initiatives that get young people actively involved in making changes in the community to help their peers live healthier. Did you… Continue Reading
SAN ANTONIO, TX – Noted sports medicine expert and former professional athlete Dr. Annette Zaharoff will serve as Medical Director for the 2015 HEB Alamo Run Fest taking place Feb. 21-22. The HEB Alamo Run Fest, now in its third year, includes The Alamo Half Marathon, Alamo 10,000, Alamo 5K, and the H-E-Buddy Kids Classic. The… Continue Reading