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Diagnosing and treating concussions in contact sports with Brian Sutterer, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn about injuries in contact sports and improving athlete safety.

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Injury & Violence
AMA Update
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Diagnosing and treating concussions in contact sports with Brian Sutterer, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn about injuries in contact sports and improving athlete safety.

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Injury & Violence
AMA Update Podcast
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What doctors want patients to know about healthy running

Running is a great way to get fit, but it can put a strain on your body. Two physician runners detail steps to take when running to improve health.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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What doctors want patients to know about effective New Year's resolutions

Many people opt for eating healthier or working out more, but it’s time for a different resolution. Learn how to approach the new year in a smart way.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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4 Min Read

Take these 6 overlooked steps to better health in the new year

Lose weight, exercise more—you’ve heard it all before, and for good reason. Physicians detail other items that belong on your 2023 health to-do list.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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4 Min Read

Here’s a playbook to advise on return to sports amid COVID-19

Permanente Medical Group physicians examine the risk of various sporting activities in the pandemic age of physical distancing.

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Infectious Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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Why your patients with prediabetes might benefit from interval training

Two weeks of interval training provides the same benefits for patients with prediabetes as continuous exercises like jogging, a study suggests. Find out more.

Prevention & Wellness
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4 Min Read

Why your patients should lace up their walking shoes

Turns out older women don’t need to walk to 10,000 steps a day to see a health benefit. Discover how smaller amounts of movement can make a difference.

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4 Min Read

To boost physical activity in patients, make a game of it

Patients who track their steps and get daily encouragement and feedback take nearly 1,000 more steps a day. All those steps can add up to better health outcomes.

Prevention & Wellness