Jerald Cook MD

Is Muck’s Best Good Enough?

            Muck glanced at his watch. Sixty-three beats per minute?! It was 38 when I woke up this morning.             ...
Muck finishing

Muck’s Mucked up PR

Muck stood in the transition area, shifting uncomfortably in his wetsuit, hugging him in places it had no business hugging. ...

Systemic vs. Localized Inflammation: Understanding the Differences

Inflammation is a term used in common nomenclature but can have different meanings. Understanding systemic and localized inflammation is a ...

Choosing the Right Trail Running Shoes

The options of running shoes can be overwhelming. The most important thing to consider is comfort. All the features discussed ...

Beginner’s Guide to Running Vests

Welcome to the Endurance Athlete's Gear Guide Series! This series explores essential and optional equipment to enhance your performance and ...
Med Fit Consulting, Inc

Growth Hormone Abuse and Detection in Athletes

By Jerald Cook, MD, FACOEM Recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) is a popular hormone of abuse for performance enhancement with ...
Med Fit Consulting, Inc

Smoking Might Be Worse For Some Than Others

Epigenetics in Smoking By Jerald Cook, MD, FACOEM Pharmacogenomics is a field that studies genetic differences in sensitivity to therapeutically ...