By now, most people have heard of the dangers of playing football and the high rates of players who suffer from concussions and CTE, even from a young age. While players have used helmets to play football for years, studies are now showing that proper helmet fit and maintenance play an important role in minimizing […]
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Electrical Spinal Stimulation Can Help Paralyzed Injury Victims Move Again
Spinal cord injuries often result in permanent paralysis for many victims. But a new study is showing that delivering electricity to the spine during physical therapy can help paralyzed patients regain movement. Researchers have conducted a new study applying electrical impulses to four patients with long-term paralysis. The patients gradually regained some movement and further […]
What is a Deposition in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
After your car accident, you may have contacted a lawyer and hoped that the insurance company would settle quickly. After months of negotiating, you were finally forced to file a personal injury lawsuit. Now, the defense attorney representing the insurance company is asking that you participate in a deposition. What is a deposition in a […]
Sitting for Long Periods Tied to Higher Risk of Death
Your spouse just got you one of those new fitness bands for your birthday that reminds you when it’s time to get up and move around. You appreciate the gesture, but you work in a busy office and feel overwhelmed most days. As you’re busy typing up an important report your fitness band buzzes – […]
Be Prepared: Tiny Batteries Pose Risk of Death to Children
Tiny button batteries power everything from toys and electronics to remote control devices for TVs and DVDs. But they pose an extreme risk for young children who tend to put things in their mouths. Apart from the choking risk, tiny coin lithium batteries can cause serious injury or death to a child through tissue burns […]
