Neuroscience
'Walk and think' test could be key to concussion care
(HealthDay)—Can you spell words backwards while you're walking?
Jun 28, 2018
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Some reasons to work with a dietitian
(HealthDay)—Want customized diet advice to make your weight or health goals attainable? Consider working with an RD—a registered dietitian.
May 2, 2018
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Cardiology
His workouts helped him spot a dangerous heart problem
Ricky Reyes had just begun a high-intensity exercise program to get in better shape. But instead of feeling energized, the workouts left him exhausted and with spasms in his back, arms and jaw.
Apr 25, 2018
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New heat lab at UConn will test limits of athletes, soldiers
The Korey Stringer Institute, named for the Minnesota Vikings lineman who died of a heat stroke in 2001, has opened a new laboratory at UConn to study the effects of heat and humidity on the human body.
Sep 24, 2017
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Getting physical with a personal trainer
(HealthDay)—You might think that hiring a personal trainer is a luxury reserved for the rich. But even just a few sessions can add up to big fitness gains and a great return on investment in yourself, according to the American ...
Sep 8, 2017
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Assessing concussion symptom presentation may provide insight into rise in rates
How physicians and athletic trainers assess symptoms may give insight into why concussion rates are on the rise, say researchers presenting their work at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting ...
Jul 21, 2017
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'Doctor' robot could help solve sports-concussion dilemma in rural America
From bustling cities to tiny farming communities, the bright lights of the local stadium are common beacons to the Friday night ritual of high school football.
Apr 4, 2017
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Study: Oregon high schools lacking 'best practices' for athletic emergencies
A survey of Oregon high school athletic directors on their school's preparedness for a catastrophic injury or health event found that only 11 percent of those responding had implemented three primary "best-practice" recommendations ...
Mar 23, 2017
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Heads up tackling program decreases concussion rates, say researchers
Consistently using a tackling education program appears to help lessen youth football concussion severity and occurrence, say researchers presenting their work today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's ...
Mar 19, 2017
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Student-athletes don't have to be hit by injuries
(HealthDay)—Most injuries to student-athletes occur during routine practices, but only about a third of public high schools have a full-time trainer, according to the U.S.-based National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA).
Feb 15, 2017
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