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Eat right, feel right and think right
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcarePaying attention to what you eat reaps dividends in maintaining healthy brain function as you age. A study of what foods are beneficial and which ones are to be avoided was recently published in Alzheimer's and Dementia, the journal of the Alzheimer's Association.
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Preventing domestic violence one step at a time
Jessica Taylor Mental HealthcareVice President Joe Biden spoke at the National Conference on Health and Domestic Violence on Friday, and he stated that domestic violence is a public health epidemic. Biden made attendees — including doctors, nurses, social workers, etc. — aware that even though we've come a long way in the fight against domestic violence, we have to keep making sure we're working harder than ever for prevention and intervention.
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NFL’s new concussion rule continues focus on player health
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Sports & FitnessThe National Football League (NFL) adopted a new policy Tuesday that is intended to further protect players from the consequences of continued play when suffering a head injury. The ruling allows for input from athletic trainers in spotting signs of concussion or disorientation, and it enables them to stop play so that the athlete can have further evaluation.
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Study: Skin biopsies may reveal neurodegenerative diseases
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareThe American Academy of Neurology has released preliminary information regarding a study that will be presented at their upcoming meeting in April. This study was led by Ildefonsa Rodriguez-Leyva, M.D., from Central Hospital at the University of San Luis Potosi, Mexico, and demonstrates that skin tissue taken in biopsies could detect increased levels of the abnormal proteins associated with the neurodegenerative diseases Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
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Facebook aims to be a force for good with suicide prevention tool
Suzanne Mason Mental HealthcareThere is no denying that Facebook has become an integrated part of our interactions with social media. We use it to share both the good and the bad of our personal lives. From time to time, the bad can overshadow the good, and these negative thoughts and feelings can spill over into social media posts as a cry for help. Recently, Facebook announced it would be providing a new tool to provide important resources to users if they see an alarming post from a Facebook friend.
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Physician burnout: Erosion of the soul
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareWe have long tended to view the medical profession as being glamorous — filled with status and prestige. However, the reality is that doctors seem to be struggling these days to feel satisfied and fulfilled, and many are turning to retirement.
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Will we take our Facebook addictions to the grave?
Suzanne Mason Science & TechnologyIt's hard to escape social media in the 21st century. In fact, it has become such a part of our lives that now we need to worry about what happens after we're gone. Facebook recently announced it was adding a new feature that would allow users to choose a legacy contact who would manage their account after their death. Is this a tell-tale sign of our addiction to Facebook?
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What autism may teach us about brain cancer
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. Recent research has used ASD to look at devastating diseases such as brain cancer.
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Flexible work policies could be key to more rested employees
Cait Harrison Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAre your employees getting enough sleep? Likely not. Chances are they’re sleeping less than the seven to nine hours recommended by the National Sleep Foundation — averaging 6.8 hours per night, according to Gallup. But there may be something you can do about it. A new study published in the journal Sleep Health shows that workers will likely get more sleep when their employers play a more active role in ensuring they're better rested — especially when they offer flexible work policies.
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Helping military veterans avoid the criminal justice system
Mark Bond Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThe United States and our allies have been at war for 13 years. During this time, many service members have had multiple combat deployments to Iraq or Afghanistan. The Veterans Administration reports that 1 in 5 U.S. military combat veterans has shown symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
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