To change the old adage a walk a day can keep the doctor away. New research presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting has found that walking for 30 minutes a day and doing some yoga has shown promise in some cancer patients. The Guardian said these physical activities reduce fatigue and reduce the risk of spreading cancer. One potential reason yoga has had this impact on patients has to do with inflammation. The Guardian said that inflammation can increase the risk of cancer spreading in the…
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Burnout threatens the primary care workforce and the mental health of physicians
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing “988” or the Crisis Text Line by texting “HOME” to 741741. Melanie Gray Miller, a 30-year-old doctor, wiped away her tears as she described the isolation she felt after losing a beloved patient. “It was at the end of a night shift, when bad things always seem to happen,” said Miller, who is training to be a pediatrician. The boy had been ill for months in the Medical University…
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