A new study out of Italy found that overweight teens may be at a heightened risk to develop Alzheimer’s later in life. According to researchers, obese teenagers were more likely to exhibit the two proteins Aβ42 and PSEN1, which are thought to be predictive of Alzheimer’s disease. Interestingly, the same risk likelihood was not exhibited in […]
Half of All Ankle Sprains Occur While Playing Sports
Nearly half of all ankle sprains occur while a person is playing sports, according to data from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Moreover, basketball is far and away the most dangerous sport for ankle injuries, as more than 40 percent of ankle sprains occur on the hardwood. Here’s a closer look at the data: […]
Running Speed Impacts Knee Stress
New research suggests that the speed at which you run impacts just how much stress you’re putting on your knees. According to a new study published in the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, you can actually put less stress on your knee by running faster. To test their hypothesis, researchers asked a group […]
Barefoot Running Transition Harder For Older Runners
Barefoot running has become very popular in recent years, thanks in large part to the best-selling novel Born to Run, which cites “natural” running techniques and explores the correlation between foot injuries and the rise of the modern running shoe. At the same time, running studies have found that barefoot running promotes a midfoot-strike pattern, […]
Work-Life Modifications Could Prevent Physician Burnout
Certain programs and intervention techniques may be able to address the issue of physician burnout, according to researchers from the Division of General Internal Medicine at Hennepin County Medical Center. 34 primary clinics participated in the study to see if work-life interventions could improve physician satisfaction and burnout percentage. Half of the clinics participated in […]
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