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12 concussion myths debunked | Brain | UT Southwestern Medical Center

12 concussion myths debunked | Brain | UT Southwestern Medical Center

12 concussion myths debunked Nyaz Didehbani, Ph.D. Psychiatry Concussion care and awareness have come a long way in the past two decades. Gone are the days when a wobbly football player would just “shake off” a collision and trot back to the

What Is a Calorie? How to Use Calorie Counts to Meet Goals

What Is a Calorie? How to Use Calorie Counts to Meet Goals

If you are like most people, you are probably confused about calories and their importance. Despite being villainized, calories are not a bad thing. In fact, they not only provide you with energy but are necessary for your survival. Additionally, calorie

Minimizing environmental impact can improve public health

Minimizing environmental impact can improve public health

Earlier this month, the United Nations released its latest findings from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, cautioning a near future of “unprecedented heat waves, terrifying storms, widespread water shortages and the extinction of a million

Hip Pain Treatment | Detroit, MI | DMC

Hip Pain Treatment | Detroit, MI | DMC

In hip replacement surgery, the surgeon replaces the ball and socket portion of the hip with a combination of metal, ceramic and plastic. Many different types of designs and materials are currently used in artificial hip joints. All of them consist of two

UC Davis Health gives patient a second chance at life — twice

UC Davis Health gives patient a second chance at life — twice

Bassem Mansour does not remember his first stay at UC Davis Health when he battled cancer as a baby. He does remember the second time, at 15, when he woke up in the Emergency Department hearing an oxygen machine compressing, seeing lights flashing and being

As masks come off, experts warn the pandemic isn't over

As masks come off, experts warn the pandemic isn't over

This week, as many Massachusetts residents marked two years since the pandemic state of emergency by beginning to venture out again without masks, medical experts are warning this newfound sense of security is likely temporary. The current seven-day average

Burned out by pandemic parenting?

Burned out by pandemic parenting?

Burnout is not just affecting parents, but also their children. In this video, learn five strategies to cope. Who’s burned out? Millions and millions of American parents experienced burnout when they were blindsided by seemingly insurmountable levels of

Know and respond quickly to signs of stroke

Know and respond quickly to signs of stroke

May is Stroke Awareness Month, which means it’s a good time to make sure you know the common symptoms of stroke and learn about your own risk. Early stroke detection — recognizing the symptoms and immediately seeking treatment — is key to improving

“Listen to Someone Who’s Been Through It” – A Cav-Mal Story

“Listen to Someone Who’s Been Through It” – A Cav-Mal Story

Bradley Weisbord of Boca Raton, Florida, buys and sells horses. Not just any horses, mind you. Bradley works with champion thoroughbred racehorses, the best of the best. He landed in the business after he graduated from college in 2008 right into the