[ad_1] Giving up alcohol can be one of the biggest challenges in life for some. For millions of people worldwide it has a grip on people, whether thatâs a once a week binge or a small glass of wine each day. Addiction takes many forms and it can take a lot of effort to not … Read more
[ad_1] Sudden cardiac death is responsible for an unusually high proportion of deaths in male bodybuilders worldwide with the highest risk among professional bodybuilders, according to research published in the European Heart Journal (1) today (Wednesday). Sudden cardiac death is when someone dies suddenly and unexpectedly due to a problem with their heart. It is … Read more
[ad_1] Pacing is one of the more divisive terms among clinicians and people living with pain. It’s either the best thing since sliced bread – or the worst thing in the world. Let’s define it, because some of the problems might start here. Pacing may be defined as a strategy to modify over- and under-activity, … Read more
[ad_1] Back in 2017, I created an initiative inspired by my experiences as a teacher in a supportive school with forward-thinking administrators who encouraged my growth by sending me to professional development opportunities across the country. The more I traveled and presented, the more I connected with educators for whom professional development was a rare … Read more
[ad_1] With wildfires increasing in frequency, severity, and size in the Western U.S., researchers are determined to better understand how smoke impacts air quality, public health, and even the weather. As fires burn, they release enormous amounts of aerosols — the vaporized remains of burning trees and homes that enter the atmosphere and the air … Read more
[ad_1] National Condom Week runs from February 14th to the 21st, so it’s time to celebrate a great, effective contraceptive—the condom! Barrier Method Condoms are a barrier method of contraception, meaning they block semen from entering the vagina. They can be used during sex (vaginal, but also oral and anal) to reduce the chance of … Read more
[ad_1] “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” ― Albert Einstein This time of year, many of us meditate on miracles. Hanukah and Christmas are both winter holidays that focus on miraculous ancient events, while for … Read more
[ad_1] With the rise in obesity and sedentary rates, and subsequent chronic conditions, it seems imperative, now, perhaps more than ever before, that we encourage children and adolescents to be physically active. But, what if a lack of interest stems from fear of injury? While ACL injuries disproportionately affect female athletes, accounting for 69% of … Read more
[ad_1] Update from Sophe President Heidi Hancher-Ruch I’ll admit, I’ve been feeling somewhat disconnected from my advocacy responsibilities as a private citizen these past few weeks. Like many of you, I’ve been feeling discouraged, frustrated, and frankly exhausted. It can feel like our voices, our work, our science, and most importantly, our communities, are not … Read more
[ad_1] Breast cancer remains one of the most significant health challenges worldwide, with an estimated 2.3 million new cases diagnosed in 2020 alone. The complexity of this disease has driven the development of innovative approaches to improve treatment and survival rates. One such approach is the use of biomarkersâbiological indicators that provide valuable insights into … Read more
