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Sport Concussions

" Sport Concussions : The Good, The Bad and The Ugly   Unfortunately, concussions are an inherent risk of any sport. There are now estimated to be over 3 million concussions per year, most in adolescent and pediatric age groups. The top sports for concussions are football, soccer, lacrosse and basketball. There is no protective gear that will prevent a “mild Traumatic Brain Injury” which is medical lingo for concussion. The definition of a “mTBI” is when there ...

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The Importance of Bacteria

" More and more medical studies are showing how important our healthy intestinal bacteria are to keeping us healthy. This has led to a growing support of the value of probiotics. Probiotics are simply healthy bacteria. Yogurt is one form of probiotic. It typically has 1-2 types of healthy bacteria. They also come in pill or liquid form with up to 20 healthy bacterial strains. A group of college students were given a probiotic pill with ...

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High Blood Pressure Symptoms People Ignore (Plus When to Get Checked)

High blood pressure (hypertension) is a leading driver of heart disease and stroke, and it’s often silent. Many people feel fine ...

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Slip-and-Fall Season: When to Get an X-Ray After a Fall

From front steps to parking lots, winter surfaces can become unexpected skating rinks. Falls happen, often to the wrists, ankles, knees, hips ...

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Vitamin D in Winter: Symptoms of Low Vitamin D and When to Check

Short days, heavy coats, and indoor routines make winter in Massachusetts a prime setting for low vitamin D. Because our skin synthesizes ...

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