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Hearts in Play – Heart Attacks and Cardiac Rehabilitation

On January 2nd, sports and non-sports fans around the world were shaken and concerned when 24-year-old Buffalo Bills safety, Damar Hamlin, collapsed and suffered cardiac arrest after a first quarter collision with a Cincinnati Bengal player. Thankfully, Mr. Hamlin has … Continue reading

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Resumen Semanal de las Noticias sobre la Discapacidad: Lunes, 7 de Julio – Viernes, 11 de Julio

Política: Tribunal Supremo se pronuncia sobre los cuidadores de discapacidad (Disability Scoop) La Corte Suprema dictaminó la semana pasada que los empleados de atención personal en el domicilio no pueden ser obligados a pagar cuotas a un sindicato. Según la … Continue reading

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Disability News Weekly Roundup Monday, Dec 16 – Friday Dec 20

Health: Reuters— Older Women are Sedentary Most of the Day: Study Older women spend about two-thirds of their time sitting, a new study suggests. Sedentary behavior has been linked to disease and disability. “Even people who go to the gym … Continue reading

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Resumen Semanal de Noticias sobre la Discapacidad: lunes, 9 de diciembre – viernes, 13 de diciembre

Salud: Reuters—Los psiquiatras son menos probables de tener seguro Los investigadores encontraron que solo la mitad de los psiquiatras aceptan seguros privados entre 2009 y 2010, en comparación con casi el 90 por ciento de los médicos de otras especialidades. … Continue reading

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Disability News Weekly Roundup Monday, Dec 2 – Friday Dec 6

Health: Reuters—Mild depression tied to diabetes complications Even mild bouts of depression may worsen the health complications that often go along with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. Canadian researchers followed more than 1,000 patients for five years … Continue reading

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Noticias Seminales sobre la Discapacidad – de lunes 25 de noviembre a miércoles 27 de noviembre – (Día Feriado)

Salud: Science Daily – Nutrientes de la carne, huevos, y lácteos esenciales para el desarrollo cerebral La asparagina, se encuentra en alimentos como la carne, huevos, y productos lácteos, ha sido hasta hora no se a considerado esencial ya que … Continue reading

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Second Impact Syndrome

Amid the recent growing concern over concussions in youth, collegiate, and professional contact sports is a lesser known yet serious head injury: second impact syndrome or SIS occurs when an athlete suffers a blow to the head too soon after … Continue reading

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Head Injuries in the NFL: a First-Hand Account

In the article “What It’s Like When an NFL Linebacker Nearly Knocks Your Head Off”, former Denver Broncos tight end Nate Jackson recalls—in alarming detail—his experience of being concussed and knocked unconscious during a game in the National Football League. … Continue reading

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