(The following article was written by Julie Rothschild Levi, a medical/party clown and editor/writer who gives medical clowning workshops to groups, organizations, schools and companies. The article was originally published on The Times of Israel website. The piece moved me on a personal and professional level, and I wanted to share it with my readers. For more information […]
Concussions Affect Men and Women Differently
It’s been well documented that female athletes experience concussions at a greater rate than their male counterparts. A recent study found that over a five-year period, the per 1,000 athlete-exposures of concussions were 6.3 in females versus 3.4 in males in soccer, 6.0 in females to 3.9 in males in basketball, and 3.3 in females […]
Running Offers More Brain Benefits Than Lifting Weights
New research on the benefits of different types of exercise shows that running helps boost brain activity compared to other types of workouts, like lifting weights. The research, conducted on rats, examined how three different types of workouts affected brain activity. The three workout methods were: Sustained aerobic exercise (running) High-intensity interval training Lifting weights […]
What is Hallux Rigidus?
Hallux rigidus is a foot condition that affects the joint located at the base of the big toe. The disorder causes a variety of symptoms, but it is characterized by the inability to easily or fully flex the toe. The term “hallux” actually refers to the big toe, and “rigidus,” as you might have guessed, […]
3 Questions to Ask Your Trainer To Avoid CrossFit Injuries
CrossFit has become all the rage here in Minnesota and across the nation. It’s great to see so many people taking tangible steps to become healthier in the new year. I have a few friends in the CrossFit community, and they too have noticed that their CrossFit class size has been growing on a pretty regular […]
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