Impact Training Theory: A Different Axis of Stress for Tendon Healing

The Stress-Adaptation Principle The relationship between stress and tissue health follows a well-established principle: some stress is essential for adaptation, too much causes damage, and too little leads to atrophy. This concept, often called the “Goldilocks zone” of mechanical loading, underpins most rehabilitation approaches. When a tendon is injured, the standard protocol typically begins withContinue reading “Impact Training Theory: A Different Axis of Stress for Tendon Healing”

The Future of Medicine: Why Human Connection Will Define Medical Excellence

It’s inevitable that patients will increasingly turn to AI tools like ChatGPT to research their symptoms before visiting their doctor. This shift represents more than convenience—it’s fundamentally leveling the playing field between medical experts and patients. With AI effectively putting advanced medical knowledge in everyone’s pocket, patients are arriving at appointments more informed than everContinue reading “The Future of Medicine: Why Human Connection Will Define Medical Excellence”

Turn Time into Lifespan: The Extraordinary Value of Exercise

If a fit individual generally outlives a sedentary counterpart by 4 to 8 years. If achieving fitness requires about an hour per day. If one starts exercising at 50 to be fit, increasing one’s life expectancy from 80 to 84-88 years; Therefore, each hour devoted to exercise effectively adds an average of five hours toContinue reading “Turn Time into Lifespan: The Extraordinary Value of Exercise”

On mental health in extreme sports and what it means to all of us

In the highs of the extremes, there is a profound fragility. The higher one goes, the harder one could crash. Mental health in extreme sports is a relevant subject to reflect upon and discuss, not just for the athletes but for all of us. Our heroes, those we admire, reflect our values. I am gratefulContinue reading “On mental health in extreme sports and what it means to all of us”

On self-care in healthcare…

Self-care is not selfish. Let me explain why. Self-care is a means to ensure that one gives from a place of abundance so that our work is sustainable long-term. When our physical, cognitive, emotive and social batteries are full, giving our time feels right, and we resonate positively with the work we do, making ourContinue reading “On self-care in healthcare…”

On real vs perceived danger…

Most of my family and friends have or will soon receive their Covid-19 vaccine. Most of them got a shot of Astra Zeneca’s vaccine. Everyone is well and healthy. I am relieved. Rationally, this image explains well the odds and helps us make a decision. Unfortunately, this image does not speak to our emotions, toContinue reading “On real vs perceived danger…”

An antidote for Covid brooding…

In these times of changes, when our society is forced to evolve, when our usual habits are replaced by news ways, problems inevitably arise and we must remind ourselves that, although we don’t fully control our environment, we always can choose our reaction and attitude. I suggest this simple antidote to the inevitable  frustrations ofContinue reading “An antidote for Covid brooding…”

The art of getting out of your head…

Have you ever been unable to sleep? Have you ever been stuck in your own head? Have you ever been caught in a circular pathway of recurrent, mostly negative thoughts? Don’t worry if you answered yes to all of those, you are just  human, like most of us . Rumination is the process of continuouslyContinue reading “The art of getting out of your head…”

Chronotype assessment tool

I have written multiple times about the importance of sleep… We can spend a lifetime without doing exercise and be healthy. We can spend a month without eating and survive. We can’t spend a month without sleeping. That’s how important sleep is. And yet, whenever we get the chance, we deprive ourselves from hours ofContinue reading “Chronotype assessment tool”

On the importance of sleep…

I write again on the subject. It’s important. People tend to sacrifice sleep to do other healthy things like training. You can live a lifetime without exercising. You can live a month without food. You can’t live that long without sleeping. Priority goes for health: sleep well, eat well, move well. Don’t trade sleep forContinue reading “On the importance of sleep…”

Vitamin S, the most powerful supplement available…

If i told you there exist a supplement  will make you fitter, slimmer, healthier. It cost almost nothing. Moreover, it helps prevent cancer and cardiovascular disease. Even better, it helps you learn things faster, become more intelligent and might even prevent alzheimer.  Would you be interested? This supplement is widely available  and it’s called: sleep.Continue reading “Vitamin S, the most powerful supplement available…”

On longevity, happiness and the people of our lives…

80 years ago, Stanford researcher started to follow 1500 children to determine what would make them live longer. 80 years later, the longevity project finds health has more to do with happiness than cholesterol. http://www.howardsfriedman.com/longevityproject/ 75 years ago, Harvard researcher started to follow 700 young men to determine what would make them happy. 75 yearsContinue reading “On longevity, happiness and the people of our lives…”

The risks of extreme sports and my road to recovery…

I have always been a risk taker. I’ve always enjoyed adrenaline sports. In the last year, i’ve been taking more and more risk. I love life and i believed that risk is the spice of life. I don’t do crazy things but still, i like to go fast, jump, etc… This morning, i had anContinue reading “The risks of extreme sports and my road to recovery…”

The big Christmas Covid-19 lottery…

Are you too asking the question to family members: « are we getting together for Christmas this year? » Here is a story to illustrate my reflection on the subject … Each member and household in a group represents one chance or one ticket to win. The bigger the group, the better the odds. MoreContinue reading “The big Christmas Covid-19 lottery…”

On building bridges and why we need science…

I need to build a bridge at the cottage. It will allow the ambulance to get to us in case of a medical emergency. I am hesitating between a vaulted, arched or cable-stayed bridge. For the materials, I don’t know if I should use reinforced concrete or steel. What do you think about? Please giveContinue reading “On building bridges and why we need science…”

Life advice in 46 words, 252 characters

My first book… Thank you to everyone who inspired me, this has been a long process. I started dreaming of this a decade ago. I worked so hard for this. Here is my book published for free, for all to read. It’s the smallest book ever published. The title is almost as long as theContinue reading “Life advice in 46 words, 252 characters”