We will wrap up our discussion of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) this week by discussing things that we can do to help prevent these injuries. How can traumatic brain injuries be prevented? We cannot prevent all brain injuries, but there are things that you can do to help reduce the…
This week, we will continue our discussion of brain injuries with a discussion of the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury (TBI). How are TBIs diagnosed? Remember that TBIs can be emergencies. Severe brain injuries can worsen rapidly if not treated appropriately and quickly. Doctors need to make a…
Let’s continue our discussion of brain injury. In Part I, we talked about some functions of the brain, defined some terms that apply to brain injuries, and talked about some common causes of acquired brain injuries. Today we will talk more specifically about TBIs including concussion. How does the brain…
Daylight Saving Time starts at 2 am this Sunday, March 12th. Springing forward will cost us an hour of sleep. This can adversely affect your health. Let’s talk about some tips that might help you cope with that lost hour of sleep. How does the loss of sleep affect us?…
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Did you know that there are more than 5.3 million people in the US who are living with a disability cause by a permanent brain injury? At least 2.8 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury in the US every year. Some of them…
When stress hits hard like it has during the pandemic, many of us eat more, and less-than-healthy comfort foods may be the treats we reach for first. But an unhealthy response to stress can be hard on your body, especially your heart. That’s why it’s smart – at the top…
February is American Heart Month! Did you know that people who have close relationships at home, work, or in their community tend to be healthier and live longer? One reason, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), is that we’re more successful at meeting our health goals…
Whether it’s from everyday deadlines, financial struggles, or the COVID-19 pandemic, stress shows up often in life. And your body reacts to it: your heart rate increases, your blood vessels narrow-and over time, these little blows can add up and do damage to your health, particularly your heart. With chronic…
February is American Heart Month. It is important for us to understand risk factors for heart disease and how to live a lifestyle that is heart healthy. Let’s see if you are heart smart. What to Know for a Healthier Heart Heart disease is the leading cause of death in…
Today, we will wrap up our discussion of the effects of alcohol on the body by talking about the liver. Recent research revealed that between 2015 and 2019, excessive alcohol use resulting in approximately 140,000 deaths per year in the US. Roughly 40% of those deaths were due to acute…
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