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Paul “Bear” Bryant Awards announce 2021 coaches watch list

HOUSTON, October 26, 2021 — Twenty-one college football coaches have been named to the American Heart Association’s 2021 Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year Award watch list, a list of coaches in consideration for the top honor. The award is given […]

2021-11-02T12:14:00+08:00 October 26th, 2021|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments

Skin Infections in Athletes – OrthoInfo

Viral skin infections commonly seen in athletes include:

  • Molluscum contagiosum
  • Herpes simplex virus
  • Warts

Molluscum Contagiosum

Molluscum contagiosum is caused by a pox virus. Typically seen in young children, the infection can be spread by skin-to-skin contact or by sharing pools, decks, and other wet environments with someone who has the infection.

Molluscum contagiosum causes lesions (mollusca) that usually occur in […]

2021-11-02T12:14:01+08:00 October 21st, 2021|Categories: Sports Injury|0 Comments

Premature cardiovascular disease death more likely in “socially vulnerable” counties

Research Highlights:

  • Americans who live in counties deemed “socially vulnerable” were 84% more likely to die before age 65 from cardiovascular disease compared to people who live in less vulnerable counties.
  • Black adults who live in socially vulnerable counties had double the risk for […]
2021-11-02T12:14:03+08:00 October 19th, 2021|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments