New research suggests that concussions are comparable in magnitude and severity regardless of the age at which a football player sustains the injury, and the majority of concussions occur during practice, not games. The research was designed to determine how concussions affected brain activity and development depending upon when the injury was sustained. For their […]
FDA Plans to Regulate New Health Apps
Need to check your blood pressure? There’s an app for that. Want to keep track of all the calories you’ve consumed and burned? There’s an app for that. Do you want to turn your smartphone into a mobile heart monitor? Believe it or not, there’s an app for that. As smartphone technology continues to improve, […]
Doctors’ Long Hours Impact Family Life
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 […]
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