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Modern-Day Hippocrates: Incoming School of Medicine Students Write Their Own Oath – UPJ Athletics

First: Do no harm. And then: Adjust to the changing times. In addition to reciting the traditional Hippocratic Oath during the White Coat Ceremony on Aug. 16, the members of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine’s Class of 2024 started a new tradition by writing their own class oath to acknowledge their ever-evolving responsibilities… Read More: Modern-Day Hippocrates: Incoming School of Medicine Students Write Their Own… »

Got a stress headache? This 5-minute routine brings relief – CNN

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that pandemics can be stressful and cause feelings of fear and anxiety. Couple the pandemic with being cooped up at home with family while working and kids home from school, and you may find yourself with a stress headache quite often. More than nine in 10… Read More: Got a stress headache? This 5-minute routine brings relief –… »

Contraceptive services ‘even worse’ after coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic has made a “difficult situation even worse” for women trying to access contraception, a group of MPs and peers has warned. Their inquiry claims years of cuts means patients “have to navigate a complex system just to receive basic healthcare”. It warns damage caused by the pandemic could see a rise in… Read More: Contraceptive services ‘even worse’ after coronavirus »

1 In 3 Dementia Cases Can Be Prevented

According to an expert report, a third of dementia cases worldwide could be prevented by the management of lifestyle factors such as smoking, hearing loss, depression and hypertension. The benefits of nonpharmacologic interventions such as exercise and social contact for dementia patients are also highlighted in the report.[1] 24 international experts were brought together to… Read More: 1 In 3 Dementia Cases Can Be Prevented »