Many don’t seek medical evaluation for children or themselves after head injuries FRIDAY, Oct. 12 (HealthDay News) — Only half of U.S. adults who thought they or their children might have a concussion sought medical treatment, a finding that suggests many people do not understand the seriousness of a potential concussion, a new survey finds....

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Relying on athletes’ reported symptoms could miss serious head injuries, study suggests FRIDAY, Oct. 12 (HealthDay News) — Standards used to diagnose concussion in college athletes are inconsistent and require clearer definitions and better tools to make the diagnosis, researchers report. Their five-year study included 450 male and female athletes who played on football and...

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Prevent loss of too much body heat (HealthDay News) — Most people can exercise comfortably in cold weather, assuming they bundle up. The prime concern is preventing hypothermia — the loss of too much body heat. The American Council on Exercise offers these suggestions for exercising safely in the cold: Wear layers of clothing that...

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Consider your arches (HealthDay News) — Healthy running largely depends on choosing the correct running shoes. And a prime consideration is the shape of your arches — be they low/flat, “normal” or high. The American Podiatric Medical Association offers these guidelines for choosing running shoes: If you have a low arch, buy shoes that offer...

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