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Posted By Vernon B. Williams, MD
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23-Mar-2021
Key Takeaways A study conducted by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University found that sleep may play a positive role in healing traumatic brain injuries. Fragmented sleep may interfere with recovery from brain injuries and concussions. To sleep better, people should avoid excessive alcohol, exercise, and screen time before going to bed. Getting enough quality sleep at night is ...
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Posted By Vernon B. Williams, MD
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23-Mar-2021
THE “GLADIATOR” mentality throughout sports history has been widely celebrated and glorified. For avid sports fans such as myself, we can remember those seemingly impossible performances by such revered modern-day warriors as the late, great Kobe Bryant, shooting and making two free throws after tearing his Achilles. While every performance and memory is unique, we've all likely ...
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Posted By Vernon B. Williams, MD
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19-Mar-2021
IT'S ESTIMATED THAT less than half of all people who experience migraine headaches are aware of their diagnosis. In other words, tens of millions of people have headaches that meet the clinical criteria for migraine, yet they're unaware that a migraine headache is a type from which they suffer. Often, people misclassify and misattribute their migraine headaches to a different cause. Many ...
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Posted By Vernon B. Williams, MD
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15-Mar-2021
There’s no denying that health and happiness go hand in hand—those who practice healthy habits like eating well, exercising regularly and getting enough sleep tend to live happier, more fulfilling lives. While diet and exercise are core components of a healthy lifestyle, there are many more habits that can significantly improve your overall wellbeing. And as with building any habits, ...
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Posted By Vernon B. Williams, MD
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15-Mar-2021
The techniques that elite athletes use to overcome adversity can be harnessed by anyone. We're heading into the waist-deep snow of a pandemic winter. For many, it is cold, dark, and dreary. By now, most of the earth's human population has been affected by COVID-19 in ways large and small. Some have sacrificed life. Some have experienced job-loss, relationship strains, and health setbacks. ...
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Posted By Vernon B. Williams, MD
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12-Mar-2021
Key Takeways The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the marketing of the Q-Collar, a jugular vein compression collar, meant to protect the brain from repeat impact. The Q-Collar is not designed to prevent concussions or other serious head injuries. Even if a person is wearing additional protective gear like the Q-Collar, they should still focus on playing safely. In recent years, the ...
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