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health5 days ago•39 min saved

Flu-Like Illness Led to Meningitis, Leaving a Dorset Mom Wheelchair-Bound for 2 Years

A Dorset mother, initially told she had the flu, was hospitalized in 2024 after being diagnosed with viral meningitis. The infection triggered a functional neurological disorder, robbing her of mobility from the waist down and leaving her in a wheelchair for two years, with brain fog and eye spasms. She continues intensive physiotherapy, hopes to reclaim some movement, and advocates for greater awareness and resources for FND, acknowledging the long road ahead but emphasizing the importance of support for affected families.

via Yahoo|

#brain-fog #disability #functional-neurological-disorder

sports9 days ago•1 min saved

Vonn Updates Fans After Fifth Surgery Following Milan Crash

Lindsey Vonn posted an update after her fifth surgery following a crash at the Milan Cortina Games; the procedure took about six hours, and while pain is hard to manage, she says she is making slow progress and hopes to leave the hospital soon. She shared a photo of her surgically repaired leg described as ‘bionic’ and noted she hadn’t stood in a week, with a lengthy rehab ahead after tearing her ACL and attempting to compete at the Games.

via Sports Illustrated|

#acl #lindsey-vonn #milan-cortina-games

health11 days ago•6 min saved

Diving Into Long Covid: One Woman’s Quest to Stay Afloat

A 34-year-old writer recounts living with long Covid—enduring fatigue, nausea, and multi-system symptoms that upended her career and finances—while detailing ongoing, multi-specialist care. She describes how careful, low-level activity and a support network enable moments of normalcy, such as buoyancy-assisted diving, underscoring the need for sustained research and accessible treatment for a condition with a broad and evolving impact.

via The Guardian|

#chronic-illness #diving #health

health28 days ago•6 min saved

From Farm to Gym: The Simple Farmer’s Walk Rebooting Strength and Balance

The farmer’s walk—carrying heavy weights for distance—has moved from strongman lore into clinics and modern fitness as a scalable, full-body workout that improves strength, balance, posture, grip, and cardiovascular fitness (VO₂ max). Variations like suitcase, trap bar, and other carries tailor load and trunk engagement for different goals, while proper form and gradual progression minimize injury risk; its use spans athletes, rehab, and aging populations.

via Indian Defence Review|

#balance #farmers-walk #health

lifestyle1 month ago•6 min saved

Three Lives Rewritten: Travel, Trauma and Triumph

Three people recount how abrupt events—a world-spanning motorbike journey sparked by an affair, relentless stalking that triggered agoraphobia, and a gunshot that left one man blind—led them to rebuild confidence and identity, finding happiness, self-forgiveness, and new purpose through travel, coping, and new skills like piano tuning.

via BBC|

#lifestyle #mental-health #rehabilitation

science-tech1 month ago•11 min saved

Brain sculpting isn’t fantasy: adulthood can change its structure and function

For much of the 20th century, scientists believed the adult brain was fixed, but neuroplasticity now shows the brain can change throughout life in response to experience—though changes are gradual and bounded. The article traces this shift from Hebb’s 1949 idea to modern imaging that reveals learning reshapes brain activity and connectivity, with the hippocampus showing limited adult neurogenesis. Change is strongest with effortful, meaningful engagement and is enhanced by practice, regular exercise (which raises BDNF) and sleep, while chronic stress can impair plasticity. Plasticity can be maladaptive, reinforcing harmful patterns like chronic pain or addiction, but therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and rehab can steer it toward recovery. The piece also debunks myths of rapid, limitless change, emphasizing that real brain remodeling comes from challenging, real-life activities like language learning, playing music, and complex social interaction.

via The Conversation|

#brain #learning #memory

world2 months ago•6 min saved

Court Supports Veterans in Critical Moments

The Suffolk County Veterans Treatment Court, established in 2008, provides a specialized legal and rehabilitative pathway for veterans like Greg Pryer, helping them address issues such as addiction and mental health through tailored programs and peer support, with a high success rate of 90% in aiding veterans to turn their lives around.

via CNN|

#court #mental-health #rehabilitation

health2 months ago•3 min saved

Multiple Medications in Seniors May Lead to Unexpected Health Risks

A Japanese study found that seniors discharged on six or more medications, especially those over 80 or recovering from stroke, are less likely to regain independence during rehabilitation, highlighting the risks of polypharmacy and the importance of reviewing and reducing unnecessary medications to improve recovery outcomes.

via AOL.com|

#elderly #health #health-risks

health2 months ago•3 min saved

Inside the New Keystone Retreat Behavioral Health Center in Ephrata

Keystone Retreat Behavioral Health Center has reopened in Ephrata, transforming the former Retreat facility into a treatment center for substance abuse and co-occurring disorders, offering phased renovations, a 39-bed initial capacity, and plans to expand to 120 beds, with a focus on compassionate, individualized care.

via LancasterOnline|

#behavioral-health #ephrata #health

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Patrick Mahomes' Injury Update and Return Timeline Revealed

Patrick Mahomes underwent successful ACL surgery after injuring his knee in Week 15 and is expected to take approximately nine months to recover, potentially returning in the 2026 season, with the Chiefs starting Gardner Minshew in Week 16.

via Yahoo Sports|

#acl #chiefs #injury

health2 months ago•3 min saved

Experts Share Tips to Prevent Tendon Injuries

Experts emphasize the importance of prompt care and proper management to prevent long-term damage from tendon injuries, which often result from overuse and may initially be silent. Early treatment, appropriate exercise timing, and preventive measures like warming up and good posture are crucial, while ongoing research explores regenerative therapies and innovative treatments to improve healing outcomes.

via upi.com|

#health #overuse-injuries #preventive-care

society2 months ago•9 min saved

Educational Initiatives in Prisons Reduce Recidivism and Crime

The article highlights the importance of education in prisons as a means of rehabilitation and personal growth, showcasing stories of inmates pursuing higher education despite systemic barriers, and emphasizing that true freedom begins in the mind through learning and self-improvement.

via Al Jazeera|

#education #higher-education #prison

health2 months ago•2 min saved

Innovative Surgery Preserves Hip Function During Pelvic Tumor Removal

A young man in Israel underwent a rare, complex surgery to remove a life-threatening pelvic tumor while preserving his hip function, using advanced technology and a multidisciplinary team, followed by extensive rehabilitation, highlighting resilience and medical innovation.

via VINnews|

#health #medical-technology #orthopedic-oncology

health4 months ago•22 min saved

Unseen Survivors of the Opioid Crisis

The article highlights the often overlooked aftermath of the opioid crisis, focusing on survivors who live with severe, life-altering injuries from overdoses, such as brain damage and long-term disabilities, emphasizing the need for better understanding and support for these hidden victims.

via The Guardian|

#brain-injury #fentanyl #health

entertainment4 months ago•3 min saved

Tim Curry Reveals His Stroke Recovery and Return to Speech

Tim Curry shared his experience of having a stroke in 2012, which left him unable to speak and paralyzed on one side, and discussed his recovery and learning to talk again. He also reflected on his relationship with his mother, his role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, and his outlook on life and death. Curry has a new memoir, Vagabond, but prefers to keep some secrets private.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#entertainment #rehabilitation #rocky-horror