A new study out of England uncovered that some women don’t exercise as regularly as they would like out of fear of being judged by others. Going to the gym can sometimes be an intimidating experience, especially for beginners. Developing a workout routine can be difficult for adults in all walks of life, but researchers […]
Exercise Really Is The Best Medicine
Researchers at Texas Presbyterian Hospital conducted a study that revealed exercise truly is the best medicine for heart health. For their study, researchers asked 12 “ordinary Joes and Janes” to partake in a year-long exercise program. The 12 participants were classified as sedentary individuals prior to taking part in the study. Participants were asked to do […]
Quick Medical Checklist Can Reduce Hospital Errors
Just the other day on out blog we featured the American Medical Association’s response to criticism that the association did little to reduce the number of preventable errors in a medical setting. Today, we’re hearing about a medical resident who has developed a checklist that appears to reduce errors and improve communication when handing a patient […]
Conflicting Opinions Emerge Over Medical Malpractice Stats
A report from the consumer group Public Citizen suggests that medical malpractice errors are a major problem in healthcare industry, and while no doctor will argue that the current system is perfect, the American Medical Association suggests the group’s simplistic statistical analysis doesn’t tell the full story. The Public Citizen report notes that while medical […]
Could NFL Head Injuries and Off-Field Violence Be Linked?
NFL players have been in the news lately for all the wrong reasons. Ray Rice was suspended after a video surfaced of him punching his fiancé, and local players like Adrian Peterson and Jerome Simpson have had off-field issues of their own. When I write about football players on this blog it has to do […]
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