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Healthcare professionals can play a pivotal role in identifying patients who might be at risk for suicide, as well as in providing these patients with the resources they need to cope. “The signs — I can’t believe I didn’t see them.”  “I just wish there’s something I could have done.” “They needed me and I […]

Approximately 90-95% of the over 37 million Americans with diabetes have Type 2 diabetes. Unfortunately, the diagnosis of children with diabetes — including Type 2 — has been on the rise. As of 2019, the American Diabetes Association estimates that around 283,000 Americans under age 20 have been diagnosed with diabetes, accounting for about 0.35% of that […]

The pandemic left virtually no part of society untouched. Beyond the death toll, COVID-19 interrupted everyday routines across the globe, with devastating emotional, economic, and psychological consequences. In the U.S., school-age children were among those hardest hit by these changes. Though the full extent of the damage COVID-19 inflicted on the population won’t be known […]

Education and childhood obesity. From the Greatest Generation to Generation Alpha, the obesity epidemic touches every corner of American demographics, including the youngest. According to the CDC, the percentage of obesity among children and adolescents in the United States has more than tripled since the 1970s. While unalterable factors like genetics can contribute to childhood obesity, […]

Concussions can affect a person’s ability to function physically, cognitively, and psychologically. A common disorder in children and adolescents, concussions can have long-term consequences, affecting a person’s ability to function physically, cognitively, and psychologically. Up to 3.8 million concussions, or mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs), occur annually in the U.S. Due to their widespread and […]

A concussion on the soccer field. A hit in the boxing ring. The blast of an improvised explosive device.. These are just a few situations that may result in a traumatic brain injury or TBI. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control, between 3.2 million and 5.3 million Americans are living with a […]

Due to the widespread and serious nature of concussions, it’s vital for healthcare professionals to develop the skills to treat. Conservative estimates suggest that up to 3.8 million concussions, or mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs), occur annually in the U.S. Common in adolescents, concussions can have long-term consequences. They may affect a person’s ability to […]

Today, we face a relentless stream of digital distractions. Wired for distraction Like a browser window with dozens of open tabs, the human brain is built for distraction. In the wake of the Information Age, it’s no surprise that digital distractions are at the top of the list. According to a 2018 study, most Americans […]

“Hearty laughter is a good way to jog internally without having to go outdoors.” – Norman Cousins A case study in laugh therapy In the years after WWII, American journalist, peace activist, and author Norman Cousins developed a sudden-onset case of connective tissue disease, along with what was later diagnosed as ankylosing spondylitis. Doctors gave […]