Today’s blog post will be our last blog post of 2016, and the year was certainly one to remember. But before the calendar officially turns to 2017, we thought it would be a good idea to take a look back at some of our favorite blogs from the year. So without further adieu, here’s the […]
New App Helping Coaches Diagnose and Track Concussions
A new tool in the App Store is making it easier for coaches and trainers to diagnose, track and manage concussions suffered by their athletes during games or practices. The app, created by researchers at The Medical College of Wisconsin, gives coaches and team personnel a simple reference tool to evaluate the severity of head injuries. […]
Hockey Concussion Rates Similar To Other Contact Sports
Many people assume that checking, the ice and the boards make hockey a dangerous sport for head injuries, but a new study suggests that hockey isn’t any more dangerous than other contact sports. In an effort to determine the rates of head injuries in youth hockey, researchers examined data on nearly 400 young hockey players […]
Foot Ulcers Negatively Affect Brain Functionality
New research suggests that foot ulcers in patients with diabetes may eventually lead to cognitive problems. In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers from Israel’s Ben Gurion University examined brain functionality in diabetic patients both before and after they developed an ulcer in their foot. Researchers looked at 99 patients with diabetic foot ulcers as well as […]
How Moving Your Feet Can Improve Your Brain
Keeping your brain sharp may start with your feet, according to a new study. Dr. Jeffery Burns, lead researcher at Kansas University’s Alzheimer’s Disease Center, wanted to see if he could discover the optimal dose of exercise for brain health. For his study, Dr. Burns recruited 100 individuals over the age of 65 and split […]
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