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 […]
New Study Pits Barefoot Runners Vs. Shoe Runners
A new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine decided to take a closer look at the benefits, drawbacks and injury likelihood when comparing two running groups – barefoot runners and runners with shoes. Those in the barefoot running community suggest that running sans shoes helps minimize foot injuries because it naturally guides […]
Is Barefoot Running Better For Your Brain?
New research out of the University of North Florida suggests that barefoot running may be better for your working memory than running with shoes. Previous studies have shown that barefoot running can help push a person to naturally land with the preferred forefoot-strike running style, but this study is the first to suggest that barefoot […]
Medical Mistakes Third Leading Cause of Death in US
Research published in the British Medical Journal found that medical error is the third leading cause of death in the United States, trailing only heart disease and cancer. Because of this, medical researchers say hospital errors should be a top priority for the medical community in the coming years, said Dr. Martin Makary, a professor […]
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