Happy New Year! January is a time to reflect on the past year and plan for the new year. It’s a time when people will think about how they will improve in the upcoming year. Common resolutions include eating healthier, exercising more, saving money, etc. However, you never really hear people make resolutions like taking [...]
Holiday Blues Stress can cause things such as high blood pressure or heart disease. Understanding the causes of stress will help you identify ways to cope with it more effectively. The most common cause of stress in today's society is time-related pressure. It is no surprise that there’s no busier time than the holiday season. [...]
The neck supports the entire weight of the head, causing it to be a major risk of injuries and conditions that cause pain and can restrict motion. Many people experience will experience the stiffness occasionally. Most of the time, neck pain isn't a serious condition and can be relieved within a few days. But in [...]
Football is one of the most popular but dangerous sports played in the United States today. According to the mom’s Team, an estimated 2 million injuries among high school students occur every year, leading to 500,000 doctor visits and 30,000 hospitalizations. Of these injuries, they estimated 446,715 (14.9%) are severe enough to prevent an athlete [...]
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Our brains are cushioned from everyday jolts and bumps. A sudden or violent hit to the head or upper body can cause your brain to slide back and forth forcefully against the inner walls of your skull. A hit to the head caused by a car crash or being violently shaken can cause a brain [...]
Fall Safety - Fall Prevention Programs A fall can result in an injury and a decrease in your ability to do your everyday things. Falls can diminish an individual’s ability to live an independent life. According to the CDC, over 800,000 patients are hospitalized yearly because of a fall injury. Suffering a fall can result [...]
Soccer is one of the most popular sports played in the world. Soccer for both males and females is still the second and third most dangerous sport being played in high school. And things may get even more serious if they decide to play in college. According to a World Cup study, on average, there [...]
What is cancer fatigue? Fatigue is a very common problem in cancer patients. Fatigue can be expected when undergoing cancer treatment. Some reports show that as many as 90% of cancer patients struggle with fatigue at some point in their journey. It is one of the most common and challenging effects of having cancer. Cancer-related [...]
Millions of high school students participate in fall sports each year, and many are gearing up for the season right now. However, before you begin preparing for this season, you should ensure that your body is ready to perform to reduce the risk of injuries. How many sports injuries occur each year? According to Quick-advice.com, [...]
