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More Training for Doctors, Researchers for Traumatic Brain Injury

Posted on January 13, 2012 by jaclynnicholson

Michelle Obama announced yesterday that medical schools will increase training of doctors and researchers of traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder. This new agreement is in relation to “Joining Forces” which encourages society’s support of military personnel and their families. The national leader in traumatic brain injury research, Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA, is where the announcement was made on Wednesday. The university is also teaming up with Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical … Continue reading →

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Eating Unhealthy Junk Food Can Lead to Brain Injury

Posted on January 10, 2012 by jaclynnicholson

New research indicates that after humans maintain a high-fat diet, they begin to show injuries in their brain. By continuously eating that unhealthy junk, the hypothalamus in the brain will show evidence of serious inflammation and structural damage. This is the area of the brain that regulates weight. University of Washington and other institutions believe they found evidence that associates this injury with obesity. The findings of the research suggest that human body weight can … Continue reading →

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Driving While Sick Just as Dangerous as DUI

Posted on January 6, 2012 by jaclynnicholson

A new study shows that driving while you are sick can be just as dangerous as driving drunk. Two British insurance companies come out with the study claiming that driving with a cold can be equally dangerous as taking four double shots of whiskey. According to the study, drivers who are sick have a slow reaction time, have problems with curves and sudden braking, according to the study. Washington State Patrol trooper Keith Leary said … Continue reading →

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DLG Giving to Homeless Children During the Holidays

Posted on December 26, 2011 by jaclynnicholson

Attorney Chris Davis and his wife Mischelle were inspired to give to homeless children after watching a very sad news segment on 60 Minutes. According to the report, more than 16 million children live in poverty – the greatest amount since 1962. Almost 25 percent of children live in poverty. The report showed families who live in their cars, bathe in public bathrooms, and regularly go to homeless shelters. The children were actually very smart … Continue reading →

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How to Prove Texting While Driving in Court of Law

Posted on December 23, 2011 by jaclynnicholson

Texting while driving (most recently known as DWT or DWD) is the riskiest form of driver distraction on our roads today. In Washington State, it is illegal to text behind the wheel. It became a primary offense just this year to talk on your phone (without a hands-free device) or text while driving, resulting in a $124 fine. In 2010, a federal law went into effect banning all commercial drivers from using handheld phone or … Continue reading →

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