Daryl Austin

Salt Lake City

Wellness and Lifestyle Contributor at USA Today

Contributor for @NatGeo @USAtoday @NBCNews + bylines @WSJ @SmithsonianMag @TheAtlantic @NYtimes @Forbes @PopSci @Newsweek @WashingtonPost @Bloomberg

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Got knee pain? Here's how to strengthen your knees.

1 week ago | msn.com | Daryl Austin

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Got knee pain? Here's how to strengthen your knees.

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Daryl Austin

No one who has experienced a serious knee injury and corresponding knee pain takes regaining mobility for granted. Whether pursuing athletic interests, recreational activities like cycling or jogging or just getting around the house, healthy and strong knee joints are vital. At the same time, any number of medical conditions or factors related to aging or muscle loss can weaken knees joints – and knee injuries account for 41% of all sports injuries.
How Preschool Can Boost Your Child’s Mental Health

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Daryl Austin

Once considered a luxury of the upper class alone, parents everywhere are now signing their children up to attend preschool. In the United States, pre-kindergarten attendance rates of 3-to-4-year-olds are about 47%, according to data from the U.S. Institute of Education Sciences; and about 84% of 5-year-olds are enrolled annually.
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2 weeks ago | forbesjapan.com | Daryl Austin

パーキンソン病に関する研究が進む中、米国では毎年約10万人が新たにこの病気と診断されている。実際、米パーキンソン病財団によると、同疾患はアルツハイマー病に次いで2番目に多い神経変性疾患だ。米国にはパーキンソン病患者がおよそ100万人いると推定され、中には元気に暮らしている人もいるが、この病気は多くの場合、衰弱をもたらし、生活の質に影響を与えることも少なくない。本稿では、パーキンソン病とは何か、その原因は何なのか、そしてどのような治療法があるのかについて解説しよう。パーキンソン病とはパーキンソン病は、神経細胞を損傷または死滅させることで体の神経系に影響を及ぼし、運動機能に影響を与え、ドーパミンの生成を減少させる慢性進行性疾患だ。この「幸せホルモン」とも呼ばれるドーパミンの喪失と、認知機能と筋肉の動きの協調をつかさどる脳の領域に影響が及ぶことが衰弱の原因となる。...
Yes, meningitis can cause serious illness and even death. But is it contagious?

2 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Daryl Austin

Your body's brain and spinal cord are surrounded by three layers of membranes known as the meninges. These protective membranes are vital for providing structural support, cushioning tissue, improving circulation of cerebrospinal fluid and enhancing immune health by providing a defensive barrier against disease.
A stroke can lead to severe damage and even death. But what causes a stroke?

2 weeks ago | ca.style.yahoo.com | Daryl Austin

People are understandably concerned when health conditions or infectious diseases that were once well-managed start increasing again, but proper education and advancements in medicine mean we often see the opposite. Declining rates of smoking, for instance, have led to far fewer people getting lung cancer. Ditto for the way serious cases of COVID-19 rapidly declined as the number of people who got vaccinated against the virus increased.
Not everyone who experiences severe trauma develops PTSD. But here's why many people do.

3 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Daryl Austin

Trauma comes in many forms. Natural disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes, earthquakes and tornadoes can certainly be difficult life-altering events. Being diagnosed with a chronic condition or terminal illness can be incredibly distressing as well. But research shows that human-caused trauma such as violent altercations, physical or sexual abuse, bullying, neglect or acts of terrorism or war usually have the greatest psychological impact and the longest-lasting traumatic effects.
‘One Of The Most Complex Diseases In Medicine:’ What We Still Don’t Know About Parkinson’s Disease

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Daryl Austin

While many of us have become more enlightened during this Parkinson’s Awareness Month, about a million people in the United States have been working to manage the disease in their day-to-day lives. In fact, Parkinson's disease is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's, according to the Parkinson's Foundation.
Yes, plums are good for you. But should you eat them every day?

3 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Daryl Austin

If you ask a group of friends what their favorite fruit is, chances are their responses will reflect the ones most frequently sold in grocery stores. According to the International Fresh Produce Association, the 20 most commonly purchased fruits in the U.S. include bananas, strawberries, apples, grapes, watermelon, cherries and oranges.
What is autism spectrum disorder?

3 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Daryl Austin

Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, is the clinical name for the condition most people refer to as autism. Autism is defined as "a complex developmental condition that affects communication, social interaction and behavior," says Christopher Banks, president and CEO of the Autism Society of America.