Brain Injury in Service and its Relationship to Mental Health Concussion Legacy Foundation Author: Samantha Bureau, PhD In September, we come together to raise awareness about concussions so that more individuals and families know what to do in the event they or their loved one sustains one. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain...Continue reading
We’ve all laughed at those slapstick moments involving someone who’s distracted falling or bumping into something. Indeed, the Internet is full of such images. But the truth is that it’s not such a laughing matter. Cell phone usage – while undoubtedly convenient and necessary – has a darker side. Head and neck injuries as a...Continue reading
Sexual issues may signal other health problems that can affect younger men. Men, if you’re experiencing bedroom performance problems or any discomforts down under, don’t ignore them. Not only can trouble below the belt sideline your sex life, it may also be an early warning sign of disease. “The penis can be the barometer of...Continue reading
It’s critical to learn and maintain basic first aid skills so that you can assist someone who is injured or in distress during an emergency, until professionals can step in to resolve the crisis. Below are some crucial first aid skills that will help you in any environment: at home, work, school, or in public....Continue reading
The case of the month is an actual patient of The Turek Clinic The body has a whole bunch of really cool reflexes. These are things that the body does with conscious thought. It’s how the eye focuses. It’s why the knee jerks. It also explains blushing, sneezing, coughing, shivering and even yawning. And, believe it...Continue reading
Medical emergencies can happen at any time and require leadership and poise to address them. However, it is often difficult to decide if something is even an emergency, let alone figure out how to address it. As an EMT, I’m trained to recognize them, but most people are not. Being able to recognize a medical...Continue reading
If you are an avid runner, you might wear your running shoes a half size, or more, larger than your dress shoes due to foot swelling. In fact, foot swelling is a common complaint of many runners. However, a recent study by the University of Nevada indicates that foot swelling may not always be an...Continue reading