The number of nonsmokers exposed to secondhand smoke has dropped dramatically over the past five years, but the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention says 58 million people are still regularly exposed. According to Tom Frieden, MD, MPH, director of the CDC, the number of people exposed to secondhand smoke has been cut in half […]
Addressing Orthopedic Surgeon Burnout
Statistically speaking, physicians suffer more job burnout than any other profession in America. Don’t get me wrong, the vast majority of us love our jobs and what we do, but being a physician takes a significant physical and emotional on your mind and body. Looking specifically at orthopedic surgeons, we fall near the middle of specialty […]
4 Fitness-Tracking Devices to Keep You Healthy
How are you doing on those New Year’s resolutions? If you’re like most Americans, some of your resolutions have fallen by the wayside. Don’t be discouraged. Instead, make positive changes to get back in the swing of things. If getting fit was one of your resolutions, here are four devices that can help you kick-start […]
Youth Sports Injuries: Is Rugby Worse Than Football?
We’ve documented the current concussion crisis plaguing the sport of American football in the past, but British doctors are saying another popular sport needs to be reexamined amid health concerns. That popular sport is rugby. Although not nearly as popular in America as it is ‘across the pond,’ more rugby clubs continue to sprout on high […]
Some Rest Better Than Extended Rest For Concussion
A randomized trial published in the journal of Pediatrics found that a few days of rest, followed by a slow return to activities is better for those suffering from a concussion than extended periods of rest and inactivity. Experts believed more rest would lead to better results, but they found that those who returned to […]
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