Although it’s difficult to truly quantify, research suggests that the average person make 35,000 decisions a day. The vast majority of these decisions are done without conscious thought, and many of them, like what you’ll have for dinner or what TV show you’ll watch, really don’t matter in the long run. But humans also make important […]
Archives for February 2016
The Quality of Healthcare in the United States
It has been observed for quite some time that the U.S. spends far more per capita on healthcare compared to other countries. Yet by many measures of healthcare, the U.S. lags behind many other developed nations. e.g. high rates of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, etc. What does it mean when you spend a lot for something but […]
5 Treatment Options For Lumbar Spine Pain
Back pain can develop in any area of your spine, but the most common place is in the lumbar or lower region of your spine. This area often shoulders the most weight when you sit with poor posture or when you bend over to pick something up. Lumbar pain can occur from an acute injury […]
Traumatic Brain Injury Linked to Increased Dementia Risk in Seniors
New research suggests that seniors who suffer a concussion or traumatic brain injury are at an increased risk to develop dementia or other mental difficulties later in life. Traumatic brain injuries can occur in a lot of different ways, from contact during athletic activity or in the wake of a car accident, but for seniors, […]
