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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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The Tick Bite Timeline: What to Watch for in the First 24 Hours in North Andover

As warmer weather returns to North Andover, more residents begin spending time outdoors hiking, gardening, walking dogs, coaching sports, and enjoying local ...

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Why UTIs Can Be More Common in Summer and What Symptoms to Watch For in North Andover

Summer in North Andover means outdoor sports, vacations, pool days, hiking trails, backyard gatherings, and long afternoons spent enjoying warm weather. While ...

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Is It Food Poisoning or a Stomach Virus? Summer Symptoms Explained in North Andover

Summer in North Andover brings cookouts, vacations, sports tournaments, outdoor festivals, beach trips, and family gatherings throughout the Merrimack Valley. While warm ...

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