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Active commuting linked to lower risks of mental and physical ill health: Strongest benefits seen for cyclists

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Commuters who cycle or walk to and from work or study may have lower risks of mental and physical ill health than those who don't rely on these options, finds a large long term study published in the open access journal BMJ Public Health.

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5 common billing mistakes to avoid

Physicians Practice

A little attention to small billing mistakes can save your practice big money

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Study suggests reviewing current recommendations that discourage exercise before bed

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Findings of a small comparative study published in the open access journal BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine suggest resistance exercise 'activity breaks' at night may improve sleep length. Three-minute breaks every 30 minutes over a period of four hours may be all that's needed, the findings indicate.

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Supplements to Improve Focus & Energy

Healthy Life Chiropractic

When you have a big summer vacation ahead of you, being able to lock in and meet the moment is paramount. Standard Process offers several great supplements that can help you improve focus and increase energy so you can make the most of your trip. If you’re looking for a natural boost, these excellent supplements are available through Healthy Life Chiropractic in Newnan, GA.

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Multiple concussions in rugby players associated with higher levels of proteins linked to neurodegenerative disease

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Retired rugby players who have suffered multiple concussions have higher levels of certain proteins in their blood, which may make them more prone to developing diseases such as motor neuron disease (MND), according to a new study.

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Former Georgia insurance commissioner sentenced to 3.5 years in prison

OrthoSpineNews

John Oxendine was sentenced for conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud in connection with unnecessary lab testing. July, 16, 2024 – Jeff Lagasse, Editor Former Georgia Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine was sentenced to three and a half years in prison this week for conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud in connection with unnecessary lab testing, according to the … The post Former Georgia insurance commissioner sentenced to 3.5 years in prison appeared first on Ortho Spine News.

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Olympic swimmers improving by … running? How exploration can help elite athletes and weekend warriors alike

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

The 2024 Paris Olympics are fast approaching and we can imagine the elite athletes maintaining a strict and grueling training regimen in order to give themselves every chance of standing on the podium with a gold medal.

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Female Australian football players are taking more hits, says study

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

New research from the University of South Australia has for the first time identified the most common and burdensome injuries experienced by sub-elite female Australian football players in the South Australian National Football League Women's (SANFLW) competition.

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U.S. News Announces the 2024-2025 Best Hospitals

OrthoSpineNews

Thirty-fifth annual edition brings expanded data and quality measures. WASHINGTON, July 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, today announced the 2024-2025 Best Hospitals. Now in its 35th year, Best Hospitals evaluates nearly 5,000 hospitals in more than 30 medical and surgical services.

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Q&A: Do protective policies in elite sports safeguard athletes?

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

With the 2024 Summer Olympics around the corner, all eyes are on Paris. Over 10 thousand of the best athletes from around the world will gather to compete in 32 sports, push the boundaries of athletic achievement and break records along the way.

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Paradigm BioDevices Launches VisiCORE ™ – The Clear Choice in Bone Graft Harvesting

OrthoSpineNews

CHARLESTON, S.C., July 16, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Paradigm BioDevices, Inc. announces the launch of VisiCORE, a new bone graft harvesting system for foot and ankle fusion surgeries designed with a clear collection tube with proprietary Graft Retention Technology (GRT)â„¢. The system permits users to see bone graft harvests in real-time, minimizes bone graft loss during collection, reduces … The post Paradigm BioDevices Launches VisiCORE â„¢ – The Clear Choice in Bone Graft Harv

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Why Do Enterprise-Level Clinics Need Healthcare Digital Marketing?

Practice Promotions

Introduction Do you know that over 90% of U.S. consumers search online to find a business? Around 80% of Google searches are “discovery searches,” indicating that people’s preferences are shifting online for making a purchase and even booking an appointment with a healthcare practice. Nearly 90% of patients prefer booking an appointment online via call.

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Orthofix Names Stephanie Walsh Chief Human Resources Officer

OrthoSpineNews

LEWISVILLE, Texas, July 16, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Orthofix Medical Inc. (NASDAQ:OFIX), a leading global spine and orthopedics company, today announced the appointment of Stephanie Walsh as Chief Human Resources Officer. A seasoned human resources executive, Walsh joins Orthofix from ResMed Inc., a San Diego-based medical device company, where she served most recently as Vice President of Transformation. … The post Orthofix Names Stephanie Walsh Chief Human Resources Officer appe

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