Author Archives: health

Returning to Sports After a Head Injury

Sports participation is the second most common cause of head injury, behind motor vehicle accidents, among 15- to 24-year-old. The World Head Injury Awareness Day falls on March 20th every year to investigate the number of people who suffer from a mild bump on their head to severe brain injury. The purpose of this day… Read More »

25 best spring walks in Ireland: Fresh air for every age and fitness level

WITH the country in partial lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic, walking is the new social outlet for many. fficials are taking precautions with the Covid-19 outbreak in Ireland, meaning that pubs are closed, concerts have been cancelled and schools are shut. Across the country, thousands of Irish residents would usually have a jam-packed week ahead… Read More »

VA apps pose privacy risk to veterans’ healthcare data

The increasing use of apps provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs is meant to improve access to patient health and benefits information in convenient digital platforms. However, members of Congress are worried that this electronic data is vulnerable. “When a veteran downloads an app from the VA’s app store, how much personal information does… Read More »