Blog Posts in February, 2022

• Eat This, Not That! Quotes Dr. Williams: How to Get Rid of Inflammation Quick, Says Science

  Posted By Vernon B. Williams, MD || 20-Feb-2022

  Inflammation is a way your body protects itself from infection and foreign invaders, but not all inflammation is good. Inflammation is defined by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine as "the body's immune system's response to an irritant. The irritant might be a germ, but it could also be a foreign object, such as a splinter in your ...
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• Parade Quotes Dr. Williams: We All Bump Our Heads Once In a While, but When Does a Head Injury Require Medical Attention?

  Posted By Vernon B. Williams, MD || 16-Feb-2022

  The world was deeply saddened by the news of Bob Saget’s death last month. The actor and comedian was found unresponsive at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, and the cause of death wasn’t immediately clear. However, Saget’s recent autopsy report has revealed something shocking: he experienced severe skull fractures, indicating his death was caused by head trauma. “They have ...
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• Giddy Quotes Dr. Williams: Get Your Body Moving, For Your Brain's Sake

  Posted By Vernon B. Williams, MD || 11-Feb-2022

  You know (or at least, you hope) that hitting the gym on a regular basis can help deliver the physical appearance you want. After all, exercising is associated with improved muscle strength and tone, weight loss and maintenance, and better all-around physicality. Additionally, it's no secret regular exercise is associated with better heart health and lower risks of diseases, such as diabetes, ...
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• Dehydration - A Headache for Many Americans

  Posted By Vernon B. Williams, MD || 10-Feb-2022

  Hydration has a significant impact on brain health over the course of a lifetime. Mainstream news media reports and citations from some physicians indicate that chronic dehydration might be as high as 75 percent in the American population. The notion that up to three-quarters of the people in our country aren't adequately hydrated is disturbing, but not shocking. The act of drinking enough ...
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• The Deseret News Quotes Dr. Williams: Utah Jazz Donovan Mitchell ready for return after frustrating recovery from concussion

  Posted By Vernon B. Williams, MD || 7-Feb-2022

  It wasn’t long after the Utah Jazz played the Los Angeles Lakers on Jan. 17 that Donovan Mitchell knew that he wasn’t quite right. He was already feeling pretty out of it by the time the team landed back in Salt Lake City well after midnight. He didn’t manage to fall asleep until after 7 a.m. and figured that he had sustained a concussion once the headaches and nausea set in. ...
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• Dr. Williams for U.S. News & World Report: How Exercise Benefits Brain Health

  Posted By Vernon B. Williams, MD || 4-Feb-2022

  Exercise has long been known and frequently touted as beneficial to your waistline and your heart health. Yet, in more recent years, the benefits of exercise on the brain and mental health have become a more mainstream topic of conversation. Still, many people may not understand why those brain benefits of physical activity are so remarkable and profound. The neurological science behind the scenes ...
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• Governor Newsom Promotes Physical Fitness and Mental Well-Being with Advisory Council | California Governor

  Posted By Vernon B. Williams, MD || 1-Feb-2022

  Co-chaired by First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and Pro Football Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott, the Council will place a special emphasis on youth physical health and mental wellness SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today named 15 members to the Governor’s Advisory Council on Physical Fitness and Mental Well-Being, which is tasked with exploring strategies to promote health and ...
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