Christina Marie Rinker BCBA

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• Vegetarians May Need to Incorporate More Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Their Diets

  According to a new study, vegetarians may have an increased risk of heart problems because of the deficiencies of certain nutrients in their diet. But overall, “the risk of heart diseases and stroke is still higher in meat lovers, when compared to vegetarians," according to researcher Duo Li, a...

• What Are Shin Splints?

  Shin splints or medial tibial syndrome refers to the throbbing ache felt along the shin bone in the lower leg. It often resolves on its own without any medical intervention. Severe forms of this condition may have a significant impact on a person’s day-to-day activities. Shin splints are...

• Young Athletes and Heat-Related Illnesses

  Simple measures will help to prevent heat-related illnesses in young athletes while exercising in the heat. According to American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), heat-related illness such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke can be prevented in young athletes just the same way as in adults. One of the...

• Umbilical Hernia: Get the Facts

  The umbilical cord is the cord that joins the fetus to its mother in the womb. This cord passes through a small opening in the abdomen which usually closes after birth. However, when stomach muscles don’t join completely, internal organs or intestines may bulge through this weak opening. This...

• Use Breast Shields to Reduce Radiation Damage During CT Scans

  Using breast shields will reduce radiation damage to the breast tissue in men and women who undergo CT scans of the chest, according to a new study. This small metallic piece does not affect the diagnosis, according to researchers. “This may reduce the radiation to the breast tissues by about...

• Research Gives Muscular Dystrophy Patients New Hope

  Regardless of the person’s age, sex, or where they are from, being told that they have a progressive disease like muscular dystrophy is devastating.  It means learning to live with a disease that makes muscles waste away.  For many, one of the coping mechanisms they turn to is to learn as much...