A survey of nearly 100,000 physicians across the US found that doctors who worked long hours were more like suffer from burnout, depression, lowered satisfaction and increased conflicts at home, especially when their significant other also worked a full-time job. Dr. Liselotte N. Dyrbye, of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, said that the added […]
6 Tips for Running in the Rain
Many people believe autumn is the best time of the year to be outside. The weather isn’t too hot or too cold, and the changing scenery gives way to some pretty breathtaking views. Plenty of runners use this time to prepare for marathons or simply squeeze in as many outdoor workouts as possible before the […]
Hospital Plans to Stop Hiring Smokers
The University of Pennsylvania recently announced that beginning July 1, they will no longer hire smokers to work in their healthcare system. The university believes the hiring policy will help save lives and positively impact societal norms. Dr. David A. Asch penned an article in the New England Journal of Medicine commending the approach, saying […]
Always Check Your Shoes
Earlier this week we heard the story of Jackson Landers, an avid outdoorsman who spent his days photographing some of the world’s most dangerous animals. He’d tussled with bears and snakes, but his most recent near-death experience came from an animal smaller than a nickel. The culprit, a black widow spider, was hidden deep inside […]
Video Games Can Improve Multitasking Skills
Grand Theft Auto V will hit the shelf tomorrow, and as the video game industry prepares for the launch of the most expensive game ever produced, the medical world continues to explore how video games can enhance a person’s cognitive abilities. A recent study by researchers at the Center for Integrative Neuroscience found that video […]
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