Most people are familiar with concussions in the context of athletic events. However, concussions also happen in everyday life. While most athletes have medical professionals on the sideline to evaluate them quickly if there is concern for a concussion, this is not true of the general public. I wanted to briefly review the cause and symptoms of concussions, as well as provide … [Read more...]
USTA October Update
October marks a big month for the United States Tennis Association (USTA) National Campus in the world of adult tennis. Throughout the month of October, the USTA National Campus will be hosting five USTA League National Championships covering a number of age and skill divisions. Established in 1980, USTA League has grown from 13,000 players in a few parts of the country in … [Read more...]
To Treat Cancer, Give It A Lifeline
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re highlighting the work our scientists are doing toward the next generation of breast cancer therapies. Providing more oxygen to a tumor might seem like exactly the wrong way to treat cancer. But Masanobu Komatsu, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the Cardiovascular Metabolism Program and the NCI-designated Cancer Center at Sanford … [Read more...]
A Healthier You
Have you heard of Ayurveda? Ayurveda is a Vedic science. It means the heritage is from the Vedas – the sacred scriptures in Hinduism. This science is mainly designed to bring the human body back into balance so it can heal itself. The most well-known branch of this science is yoga. Today, yoga is recognized as a holistic practice that is enjoyed by thousands if not millions … [Read more...]
Cycling for a Cause: Having Fun While Doing Good
There are plenty of reasons to enjoy cycling: get fit, enjoy the outdoors, spend time with family and friends, or achieve a goal of riding a specific distance in a certain amount of time. Cycling is great exercise. A 130-pound person can burn 470 calories an hour cycling at a moderate pace – and have fun while doing it. What if you could do all the above while helping those in … [Read more...]
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