Researchers followed more than 100 children aged two to ten who had experienced a road collision involving a car crash, being hit while walking, or getting knocked off their bicycle. They found that most parents of kids who still had PTSD after three … [Read more...]
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“Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” ~ George Bernard Shaw … [Read more...]
What to Do if Your Sleep Is Interrupted
Parents often find their sleep interrupted by infants and young children who wake several times during the night. To improve sleep quality, the National Sleep Foundation advises the following for tired parents: split child care into shifts to allow … [Read more...]
Whiplash and Vision Complaints
Individuals who suffer a whiplash associated disorder (WAD) often report problems with their vision. A recent study set out to gain a better understanding of WAD-related vision impairments and found the majority of studies in the research review … [Read more...]
Exercising at a Safe Speed in Smog
Researchers have identified the ideal speeds for cyclists and pedestrians to move in order to limit their inhalation of air pollution. Study author Dr. Alex Bigazzi notes, "The faster you move, the harder you breathe and the more pollution you could … [Read more...]
Sugary, Caffeinated Drinks Compromise Sleep
Individuals who don't get much sleep are likely drinking more sugar-sweetened and caffeinated beverages than those who tend to get adequate slumber each night. An analysis of data on nearly 19,000 American adults showed that those who regularly slept … [Read more...]
Vitamin D May Have Role in Breast Cancer Survival
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that over 220,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer each year and around 40,000 will die from the disease. In a new study, researchers found that women with higher … [Read more...]
PTSD May Affect Boys and Girls Differently
Researchers have discovered that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects the brains of girls and boys in different ways. Using MRI scans, researchers examined the brains of 59 children and found that among those with PTSD, girls and boys showed … [Read more...]
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“What would you do if you weren't afraid?” ~ Sheryl Sandberg … [Read more...]
Curbing That Chronic Cough
Frequent coughing may be a sign you're suffering from an illness, allergies, or exposure to a lung irritant. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute suggests the following to help reduce your cough: quit smoking; figure out which allergens or … [Read more...]
Restoring Normal Neck Curve Offers Benefits
A recent study investigated the effects of improving cervical lordosis (curve) and anterior head translation (AHT) in patients with diskogenic cervical radiculopathy (neck and arm pain). In a normal spine, the head should be suspended directly over … [Read more...]
Exercise May Help Maintain Hearing
In a new animal-based study, researchers found that aging sedentary mice lost structures important to the auditory system—hair cells and strial capillaries—at a much higher rate than their exercising counterparts. Study co-author Christiaan … [Read more...]
Too Much Salt in US Kids’ Diet
A majority of kids in the United States (US) consume more than the recommended amount of salt for their age. Researchers analyzed data on more than 2,100 children aged 6 to 18 and found their average salt intake was 3,256 milligrams (mg) a day. … [Read more...]
Sports and Eye Injuries
Researchers analyzed a database of emergency room visits at more than 900 hospitals in the United States and found nearly 86,000 reports of sports-related eye injuries, with about 50% of the injuries occurring during four activities: basketball … [Read more...]