A new study, published in Neurology last week, has linked vitamin D to brain health. The study was actually a comprehensive review of 37 previous studies that all examined vitamin D levels and cognition in primarily older patients (most were 65 years or older). The results of the review showed a positive link between vitamin […]
Antibiotics Often Overprescribed after Surgery
Doctors over-prescribe antibiotics all the time. Doctors know the recommendations and rules, but sometimes they ignore them. Side effects from antibiotic use, such as the damage to the natural flora of the intestinal and reproductive tracts don’t make it on page 8 of the newspaper. But it’s front page news when a patient dies from […]
4 More Rehab Exercises to Help you Bounce Back After an Injury
Earlier this month we shared 3 rehab exercises you can do by yourself to bounce back after an injury and/or surgery. Continuing down that path to recovery, here are 4 more simple rehabilitation exercise that will guide you back to full strength following an injury or surgery. Dynamic Hamstrings Start by lying flat on your […]
Tips for Preventing Trampoline Injuries
In a recent statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued a warning about the dangers of recreational trampoline use. Trampoline injuries have been slightly declining over the past several years. In 2008, 32 out of 100,000 children were injured on trampolines, compared to 38 out of 100,000 in 2004. Despite this, there is still […]
Does Less Exercise Help Weight Loss?
A recent study by researchers at the University of Copenhagen found that modest amounts of exercise may in fact be better for weight loss than a rigorous workout routine. The study examined several slightly overweight and sedentary men in their 20s-30s for 13 weeks. The test group was told to maintain their regular routines and […]
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