Do you understand the difference between an acute meniscus tear and a degenerative meniscus tear? Many clinicians do not. Perhaps this is partly because calling the latter a “tear” is a bit of a misnomer. Let’s dive a bit deeper. The menisci are C-shaped pieces of fibrocartilage […]
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Summertime means most people will spend more time outside with toes in the sand, splashing in the water, camping or hiking, or simply relaxing in the sun. Some common health threats and injuries during the summer include sunburn, submersion illness/drowning, and heat-related illness. Sunburn: Ouch! Sunburns are
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A recent study published in the CDC’s Journal of Infectious Disease describes the incidence of upper and lower respiratory fungal infections among marijuana users in the United States. The data was retrieved through a retrospective analysis of insurance claims from 2016. The authors scanned one of the largest databases
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So, did you decide to take up, or increase your walking or running with the pandemic? Both running and walking are excellent ways to keep yourself moving, especially while some activities you normally participate in may have been closed, postponed or cancelled. All you need is a
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The American Cancer Society reported nearly 96,480 new cases of malignant melanoma (MM) in 2019, making it the 5th most common cancer diagnosis among men and women (1). MM is aggressive, accounting for more than 70% of skin cancer-related deaths, and early detection is key to improved
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The beginning of Summer is just days away, and as of Tuesday, May 19, vacation rental restrictions have been lifted in Destin, Florida. Beaches are open, and new health and safety standards are in place. We are thrilled with the news and look forward to seeing attendees
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“We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give.” – Sir Winston Churchill We are pleased to announce the 2020 Turn It Up scholarship winners. Thanks to your generosity, we were able to award six scholarships this year. Alongside
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It doesn’t matter if you are a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, shoulder injuries are bound to happen – both acute and overuse. Common acute injuries of the shoulder include acromioclavicular joint separations, glenohumeral dislocations, clavicle fractures, and labral tears. But what about rotator cuff tears?
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10,000 steps a day…check! Staying hydrated…check! What about your mental health? May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we invite you to join us in honoring this important aspect of our overall health. An area that is often overlooked, mental health plays a great role in our
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Women’s health specialists at the University of Utah have delineated seven dimensions of health: Physical health, social health, emotional health, environmental health, intellectual health, financial health, and spiritual health. There are numerous blogs, articles, and editorials about the dimensions of health and wellness, all a bit different,
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