South Africa: The World's Largest Cycle Race
... Africa: The world's largest cycle race Our team is rather less stellar: myself, a keen if very amateur cyclist, two London office workers, a physiotherapist, a professor and our captain Allan Lamb – a man, by his own admission, more comfortable wielding a bat than pedalling up the side of … Read more on Telegraph.co.uk Karen Middleton: 'Let's add life to years, not just years to life' Despite their vital care for patients with cancer, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, stroke and sports injuries, physiotherapists have a low profile compared with many other healthcare professionals. Perhaps this is why Middleton … Read more on The Guardian Read ...
MISSION FITNESS: Exercising With Pulmonary Disease
... FITNESS: Exercising with Pulmonary Disease Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), cases have been increasing in Texas alone according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with the Midland/Odessa area alone at 86 per 100,000 cases. What is COPD? … Exercise is an important … Read more on Odessa American UTHealth Researchers Study Deep Brain Stimulation for Depression Newswise — HOUSTON – (March 4, 2014) – A pilot study at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) will ...
UK Scientists Found the First Biomarker for Boys at Risk of Major Depression
... programs – including boosting cognitive, problem-solving and social skills in children – have been shown to reduce depression, and earlier intervention is more … Read more on Businessinsider India Innovator Semifinalist Team: Patient-Entered Data for Improved Outcomes at … The end result was WellQ, an EHR integrated patient-entered data solution that allows patients to answer simple questions about their overall health and well-being in wellness realms: COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)/smoking; sleep … Read more on Healthcare Informatics Read ...
John Abraham Strives for ‘Equation’
John Abraham Strives For ‘Equation’ – Spotted was the very hunky, the very stylish and the very handsome 40 year-old actor-turned producer John Abraham at the press conference announcing ‘EQUATIO… Natural remedies to combat seasonal depression One natural amino acid that is sold over-the-counter, and which has shown some efficacy in treating depression is 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP). If low vitamin D levels are contributing to your mood, you may want to try taking 2000 units of vitamin D3 daily. Read more on Fox News Read more... ...
Can I Major in Special ED. and Continue to Occupational Therapy?
Question by Cassie: Can I major in Special ED. and continue to Occupational Therapy? I’m a senior in high school and I can’t decide whther or not I want to be a special education teacher or be an occupational therapist and work with special needs kids, preferably Autism and similar disabilities. So I was wondering if when getting my bachelor’s I could major in special ed. and then go and get my masters in occupational therapy? If I decided not to go forward with occupational therapy I would still have my special ed degree, and if I did get my masters of occupational therapy I would have 2 degrees that I love. So is this possible? Read more... ...
Our View: Salute for the Week of Jan. 13
... Jan. 13 Three to four times every week, Betty goes to cardiac therapy at the John and Marnie Demmer Wellness Pavilion and Dialysis Center, where she walks on a treadmill for 30 minutes and then pedals a stationary bike for another 30 minutes. She recently … Read more on Petoskey News-Review Daily Log: 1-13 Accidental, complications of peripheral vascular disease and diabetes; deceased fell in rehabilitation center. Beverly Dickens, 85, of Toledo, Oct. 22, at Toledo Hospital. Accidental, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; deceased fell at home. Frieda … Read more on Toledo Blade Read ...
Carroll Lutheran Village Looks to Share With Community
Carroll Lutheran Village looks to share with community 9, 23; Feb. 13, 24 at the Carroll Lutheran Village Krug Chapel Auditorium, 300 St. Luke Circle, Westminster and 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 8, at Carroll Community College, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster. Cardio Pulmonary Rehab on the Go: 1 p.m.-2 p.m. … Read more on Carroll County Times Health Briefs for Jan. 8, 2014 Caregivers Support: The Ingalls Center for Outpatient Rehabilitation hosts a monthly caregivers support group to help caregivers connect with others, share ideas, problem solve and receive support to get through the rough times. …. Pulmonary Support … Read more on SouthtownStar Read more... ...