We’ve blogged about burnout rates among physicians and junior residents on the blog in the past because we feel that it’s important to call attention to the elevated stresses associated with working in the medical field. Unfortunately, a new study reveals that nothing is getting easier for general surgery residents. According to research published in […]
Check Your Feet For Skin Cancer This Summer
Sunlight is the leading cause of melanoma, so most people only check their body for skin cancer in areas that receive a lot of sunlight. However, new research suggests that there’s one place where the sun rarely shines that you should regularly check for melanoma. That place is the bottom of your feet. While sunlight […]
Getting On Your Feet Could Improve Sleep Apnea Symptoms
If you’re snoring at night or suffering from other issues associated with sleep apnea, the answer to your problems may rest in your feet. According to a new study, exercise was found to be an effective stand-alone treatment for patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). For the study, researchers analyzed the effects of both supervised […]
Stroke Risk Could Increase With Odd Work Shifts
Few people in the healthcare industry are fortunate enough to work a standard 9-to-5 work shift, because health problems don’t just occur during normal working hours. Oftentimes nurses and doctors work inconsistent 12-hour, 14-hour or even 24-hour shifts to ensure patients get the care they need, but new research suggests that could be taxing to […]
The Benefits of Sit-To-Stand Workstations
The American College of Sports Medicine recently decided to take a closer look at the benefits of sit-to-stand workstations in the office. Recent studies have shown that the typical American sits for more than 10 hours a day, either while in the car, while at work or during their leisure time. Of those three times […]
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