Coordinated effort by health care facilities can prevent many hospital-acquired infections

Working together and communication are critical to stop the spread of many hospital-acquired infections, a study finds. A new report report recommends a coordinated, two-part approach to turn data into action that prevents illness and saves lives.

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Skipping follow up with pulmonologist after COPD hospitalization could be risky business

The risk for hospital readmission is nearly three times higher after COPD exacerbation if a follow-up visit to a pulmonologist is skipped, new research has found. The Israeli study examined the impact of a pulmonologist follow-up visit during the month after discharge from the hospital on reducing readmissions.

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Real-time data for cancer therapy

Researchers are developing a tiny biochemical sensor that can be implanted in cancerous tissue during initial biopsy. The sensor wirelessly sends data about telltale biomarkers to an external “reader” device, allowing doctors to better monitor a patient’s progress and adjust dosages or switch therapies accordingly.

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Pediatric brain tumors can be classified noninvasively at diagnosis

Medulloblastoma, the most commonly occurring malignant brain tumor in children, can be classified into four subgroups -- each with a different risk profile requiring subgroup-specific therapy. Investigators have now discovered that these subgroups can be determined non-invasively, using magnetic resonance spectroscopy.

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Injection that destroys fat cells may offer option to surgery for double chin, plastic surgeons say

Plastic surgeons have a non-surgical approach to treating “double chins” ? the moderate-to-severe fat below the chin using an FDA-approved drug that when injected into tissue destroys fat cells.

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Dental coverage for patients with Medicaid may not prevent tooth-related ER visits

Access to dental care by low-income Americans has become the exception, rather than the rule, as fewer dentists accept Medicaid, according to a new study.

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Ten Reasons To Archive Data From Patient Medical Records

The question regarding the archiving of patient records is being asked increasingly often. Here are my favorite ten best answers for WHY archive electronic health records? Today your data is subject to vendor specific software. A good archive database is simple and vendor agnostic giving the user flexibility and control.

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An Insight To The Services Of Makeup Artists

The makeup is a very crucial factor to get awesome looks. It is just indispensable from the women. It is basically a covering of the cosmetics that helps in hiding the ailments of the skin.

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Delayed cord clamping benefits preemies, says large-scale research

Allowing mom and baby to stay physically attached for just a few seconds longer could save that newborn’s life, says new research.

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Study looks at Google Glass to bring toxicology specialists to remote emergency rooms

Google Glass, a head-mounted streaming audio/video device, may be used to effectively extend bed-side toxicology consults to distant health care facilities such as community and rural hospitals to diagnose and manage poisoned patients.

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See What Really Happens to Your Body When You Skip a Meal

Anyone who’s ever gone more than seven hours between meals is undoubtably familiar with hunger pangs—that feeling that your stomach is somehow digesting itself and this is it, last stop, the end of the line for you. Luckily our friends at AsapSCIENCE are here to explain what really happens to our bodies when we skip a meal. And because we're all for being better informed, we’re happy to hear them out. Besides, who doesn't want to know the scientific definition of "hangry"?

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Web-based patient-centered toolkit helps improve patient-provider communication

A novel web-based, patient-centered toolkit used by patients and/or their healthcare proxys in the hospital setting helped them to engage in understanding and developing their plan of care, and has the potential to improve communication with providers, a new study reports.

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Can You Catch Up on Sleep?

Yes, yawns are contagious, but that’s not the main reason we all seem sleepy.¹ In a recent CDC survey, 35 percent of Americans said they get fewer than the recommended seven hours of shut-eye every night. And that’s a big deal considering we need sleep to rest, recharge, reduce stress, and even lose weight.

If you’re the type of person who’s clocking four to five hours of sleep (and probably pounding Red Bulls or cups of coffee) every weeknight, chances are you’ve tried to catch up on sleep by snoozing for a few extra hours on the weekend. But is it really possible to get back those lost zzzs?

Sleep Debt

Just like student loans, our bodies require regular payments—luckily seven to nine hours of sleep every night will do. If we start to sink below the seven-hour minimum, we fall into sleep debt. Over time, as that debt climbs, it becomes more and more difficult to catch up on sleep.

A few restless nights—what sleep researchers call acute sleep deprivation—is an easy debt to repay. Just snooze for three to four more hours than usual over the weekend, and you should be back on track.² It’s much harder to catch up on sleep if you have chronic sleep deprivation—logging fewer than five hours for an extended period of time.

In one study, after sleeping for six hours per night for two weeks, study participants' physical and cognitive abilities were impaired on a level similar to someone who had gone without sleep for two nights straight.³ But even when they were walking zombies, most people had no idea they were so sleep deprived. That foggy state becomes the scary norm.

The Takeaway

It's possible to catch up on sleep if you’ve had a couple of rough nights. But the longer we go without zzzs, the harder it is to get 'em back.

Originally published December 2011. Updated August 2015.

Works Cited

1. Yearning to yawn: the neural basis of contagious yawning. Schürmann M, Hesse MD, Stephan KE. NeuroImage, 2005, Apr.;24(4):1053-8119.
2. Effects of recovery sleep after one work week of mild sleep restriction on interleukin-6 and cortisol secretion and daytime sleepiness and performance. Pejovic S, Basta M, Vgontzas AN. American journal of physiology. Endocrinology and metabolism, 2013, Aug.;305(7):1522-1555.
3. The cumulative cost of additional wakefulness: dose-response effects on neurobehavioral functions and sleep physiology from chronic sleep restriction and total sleep deprivation. Van Dongen HP, Maislin G, Mullington JM. Sleep, 2003, Jul.;26(2):0161-8105.

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Not-for-profit hospitals may not trump for-profits in providing uncompensated care

While not-for-profit hospitals receive substantial tax benefits, some do not provide free or subsidized care for a higher percentage of patients living in poverty than their for-profit counterparts, according to a study of California medical centers.

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Waiving Medicare's 3-day rule lessens hospital stay

When Medicare Advantage plans have waived a rule requiring a minimum of three days in the hospital before skilled nursing care can be covered, the effect was less time in the hospital, which can save money and reduce potential hospital complications for patients. Potentially negative implications were not in evidence.

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Addressing social factors critical for continued fight against heart disease and stroke in America

Social factors, such as education, income and race, could erase gains made in reducing deaths from cardiovascular disease, experts say. Failing to address social factors could undermine the American Heart Association's 2020 goal to reduce heart disease and stroke deaths and improve cardiovascular health by 20 percent among all Americans.

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Get Cooking and Start Losing!

If you are trying to lose some weight, I've got some really exciting news for you. A recent study published in Public Health Nutrition Journal that people who cook at home most of the time consume generally healthier meals with around 200 fewer calories daily, and only 16 grams of sugar (4 teaspoons) which is much less than the 22 teaspoons per day consumed by the average adult. This means that you can drop some pounds without going on another rigid diet that leaves you feeling aggravated, hungry, and weighing the same - or more. All you have to do is start cooking at home more often!

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What Is All the Hype About Low Carb Diets?

One of the very hottest trends for losing weight currently, is the phenomena around a Low Carb Diet. This could be great news for anyone looking for a completely natural way of shedding those stubborn and unsightly bulges impacting on strategic parts of the body.

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The 30-Minute Yoga Routine for Runners

Even the most athletic among us needs a break now and then. After all, overuse is the most common cause of injury for runners. And everyone is familiar with post-workout soreness.

Look no further for a solution. This 30-minute yoga routine is designed to boost mobility, enhance strength, and improve performance for runners and athletes of every level. Follow along as Ashleigh Sergeant, a certified yoga instructor and Grokker expert, demonstrates a series of deep yogic stretches that will open your hips, quads, and hamstrings—a.k.a. runner trouble zones.

The best part? Savasana: relaxing and resting at the end of your practice. All you need is a mat or towel, strap (if your hamstrings are tight), and maybe a block. Now, press play to reset and restore.

Interested in more short and effective at-home yoga classes? There are thousands waiting for you on Grokker, the one-stop online resource for wellness. Get 30 percent off a Grokker.com membership by entering promo code GREATIST at checkout.

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Summer Sparkler

Sangria has always been a popular summer refresher, and we love this bubbly version. For easy summer entertaining, scale up the recipe and serve in a punch bowl.

Directions

1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle 5 grapes and lemon wedges. Add simple syrup, vodka, and 4 ice cubes, and shake vigorously. Pour into a wine glass, adding ice if desired. Top with prosecco and stir. Garnish with remaining 3 grapes.

Recipe created exclusively for Greatist by John McCarthy.

Ingredients

• 8 red seedless grapes, divided
• 3 lemon wedges
• 1/4 ounce simple syrup
• 1 1/2 ounces vodka (we like Snow Leopard Vodka)
• 4 ounces prosecco

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Greatist Workout of the Day: Friday, August 7th

This series of GWODs was designed exclusively for Greatist by Bodeefit. For more information about the exercises in this workout, or to see video demos of each movement, follow the links below the graphic. Be sure to note the results of your workout so you can track your progress as you go.

Before you tackle this workout, try this quick and effective full-body warm-up. It's just five simple moves but hits every major muscle group and gets your heart pumping.

Highlands Hustle

Complete 25 reps of the following movements, then 20 reps, then 15 reps as fast as safely possible.

Jumping Lunges
Elevated Push-Ups
Sit-Ups

Want to kick up the intensity? Hold lightweight dumbbells or kettlebells in both hands on the jumping lunges. And don't forget to check back tomorrow for a totally new (but equally awesome) GWOD!

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Many seniors overestimate their mobility

Many seniors who visit emergency departments require more assistance with physical tasks than they think they do, which may lead to hospital readmission later on, a new report suggests.

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Five ways to improve health information exchange in ERs

An emergency physician-led workgroup has published five primary and seven secondary recommendations about how to maximize the value of health information exchange in emergency departments.

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Urban ERs see high rates of hepatitis C infection

An urban emergency department that set up a hepatitis C testing protocol saw high rates of infection among intravenous drug users and Baby Boomers, with three-quarters of those testing positive unaware they were infected.

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Some radiation okay for expectant mother and fetus, study suggests

During pregnancy, approximately 5 to 8 percent of women sustain traumatic injuries, including fractures and muscle tears. To help evaluate and manage these injuries, orthopaedic surgeons often recommend radiographs and other imaging studies. Most diagnostic studies are generally safe, and the radiation doses from these studies are well below thresholds considered risky, researchers now say.

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Losing Weight Takes Effort - It's No Overnight Miracle!

Losing weight takes effort and commitment, many people start their weight loss regime without thinking through exactly how challenging it may be. If you have been trying to lose weight and have failed to see any results you have to ask yourself - Are you really trying hard enough?

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Hypofractionation vs. conventional fractionation in breast cancer radiotherapy

New research has examined outcomes in women with breast cancer who had breast-conserving surgery and were treated with hypofractionated radiation therapy (shorter courses of radiation treatment administered in larger daily fraction sizes) compared with longer courses of conventionally fractionated radiation therapy.

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Beautiful Looking Skin Is Not A Dream Anymore

Why not look beautiful when you can? Some people would just chose to live with their problems and not do anything about them. They are either disappointed by the comments they receive from their surroundings or after trying out a few things they think nothing will ever work for their problems.

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Long-term ovarian cancer survival higher than thought

Combing data collected on thousands of California ovarian cancer patients, researchers have determined that almost one-third survived at least 10 years after diagnosis.

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Siblings of children with schizophrenia show resilience to the condition as they grow up

Fundamental differences between how the brain forms during adolescence have been discovered in children with schizophrenia and their siblings, a new study shows.

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Couples Are More Likely to Get Healthy Together Than Single Individuals

The journey of losing weight and changing to a full time healthy lifestyle is normally a very difficult one. A new study shows that if you attempt this journey with a significant other, your chances of success grow significantly.

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What Are Fast- and Slow-Twitch Muscles?

Know any HIIT aces who struggle to run a mile? How about a marathoner who can't nail a box jump? The difference might lie in the makeup of their skeletal muscles.

People have two general types of skeletal muscle fibers: slow-twitch (type I) and fast-twitch (type II). Slow-twitch muscles help enable long-endurance feats such as distance running, while fast-twitch muscles fatigue faster but are used in powerful bursts of movements like sprinting.

What You Need to Know

Fast-twitch muscles break down into two categories: moderate fast-twitch (type IIa) and fast-twitch (type IIb or IIx).¹ Moderate fast-twitch muscles are thicker, quicker to contract, and wear out more rapidly than slow-twitch. Fast-twitch, the most powerful and lowest in endurance, are activated when the body nears maximum exertion.

Here's how it works: During aerobic exercises such as running or swimming, slow-twitch fibers are the first to contract.² When the slow-twitch fibers become tired, fast-twitch fibers begin to take over.

There are significant benefits to working to the point of temporary fatigue—and therefore making sure fast-twitch fibers have been recruited. For instance, if you're looking to increase muscle mass, and improve strength, using fast-twitch fibers is the only way to do it.³ On the other hand, aerobic exercises, those that mainly use slow-twitch fibers, can increase stamina and the oxygen capacity of your muscles, allowing the body to burn energy for longer periods of time. A high proportion of slow-twitch fibers has also been associated with low blood pressure.⁴ Previous research has also shown that women may have a greater distribution of type I muscle fibers and lower distribution of type II muscle fibers than men.

Your Action Plan

There's no conclusive evidence that muscle fibers can transform from slow- to fast-twitch or vice versa.¹ In other words, while you can improve at sprinting or other explosive movements, it may not be because you're converting muscle fiber types. Still, fast-twitch (type IIb) fibers can be converted into moderate fast-twitch (type IIa), or vice versa, through increases in endurance or resistance training.⁵ And keep in mind that fast-twitch muscle depletes with age considerably more than slow-twitch, so increasing muscle power is less feasible later in life.⁶

Still, generally speaking, when muscles are forced to work differently and you get out of your comfort zone, you get a better workout. Keep mixing your workouts up to recruit all types of muscles fibers—and to fight dreaded gym boredom.

Originally published September 2011. Updated August 2015.

Works Cited

1. The effects of endurance, strength, and power training on muscle fiber type shifting. Wilson JM, Loenneke JP, Jo E. Journal of strength and conditioning research / National Strength & Conditioning Association, 2012, Dec.;26(6):1533-4287.
2. Fiber recruitment affects oxidative recovery measurements of human muscle in vivo. Crowther GJ, Gronka RK. Medicine and science in sports and exercise, 2003, Mar.;34(11):0195-9131.
3. Slow-twitch fiber glycogen depletion elevates moderate-exercise fast-twitch fiber activity and O2 uptake. Krustrup P, Söderlund K, Mohr M. Medicine and science in sports and exercise, 2004, Aug.;36(6):0195-9131.
4. Muscle fiber-type distribution as a predictor of blood pressure: a 19-year follow-up study. Hernelahti M, Tikkanen HO, Karjalainen J. Hypertension, 2005, Apr.;45(5):1524-4563.
5. Muscle mechanics: adaptations with exercise-training. Fitts RH, Widrick JJ. Exercise and sport sciences reviews, 1996, Oct.;24():0091-6331.
6. Human aging, muscle mass, and fiber type composition. Lexell J. The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences, 1996, Jan.;50 Spec No():1079-5006.

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Herbal Beauty Products: Naturally Offering Amazing Looks

Herbal products are basically those that are derived from the plant roots, stems & leaves. These find tremendous usage in various pharmaceutical & beauty care manufacturing industries in order to develop various items.

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Choose to Be Healthy Rather Than Skinny

Move over size zero or skinny, the new anthem: healthy is the new skinny. No, healthy does not imply overweight and obese. Healthy is when you feel good inside out while maintaining the curves in your body.

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Importance of Medical Equipment Innovation

With ongoing research and development in medical technologies, doctors are better equipped to treat the patients with a greater chance of cure. Medical Research and Technology Scientists are constantly testing out new equipment and procedures to shorten operation periods whilst boosting life span. Moreover, they are also trying out new drugs for better treatment and even cure of prevalent disease.

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Precision medicine brought one step closer to the clinic

A revolutionary, high-throughput, robotic platform has been designed that automates and standardizes the process of transforming patient samples into stem cells. This unique platform for the first time gives researchers the scale to look at diverse populations to better understand the underlying causes of disease and create new individually tailored treatments, enabling precision medicine in patient care.

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The Best Razor to Use When Showering Isn't an Option

For being such a simple act, shaving involves an awful lot of stuff. There's the shaving cream, the razor, and the stream of water (or a wet washcloth, for those tragic times when the shower is already taken).

With the Sphynx, you get all your shaving tools in one cool gadget. The egg-shaped, 3-in-1 shaver is intended for traveling, but we wouldn't blame you for using at home. Turn the dial to the refillable water cartridge and spritz your leg, give it another turn and slide the shea butter soap bar over your skin, then twist once more and have at it with the razor. Rub your leg appreciatively. Marvel.

Cleaning the residue off the razor is the only tricky part, but when we’re shaving on the go, nitpicking about razor cleanliness is rarely our top priority. Plus, each Sphynx comes with two blades, so when one gets a little gnarly, just turn the dial to the second one.

Toss the Sphynx in your bag whether you're headed to the gym or your significant other’s place (during the pre-drawer stage, that is). But for everyone's sake, please don't whip the Sphynx out on the subway. Just imagine if your hand slips.

Sphynx Razor $14.99

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Pork Tacos With Spicy Sriracha Almond Sauce

Combine almond butter and sriracha, and we're in heaven. Serve it on top of tangy pork in a taco and it's even better. Don't be alarmed by the ingredients list for this recipe: Since the marinade and sauce use many of the same things, you really only need 13 ingredients. You can handle that.

Directions

1. Combine all marinade ingredients in a large dutch oven. Add pork shoulder and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to overnight to allow pork to marinate.
2. Remove dutch oven from refrigerator and let pork stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Season pork with salt and pepper.
3. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cover dutch oven and roast pork, fat side up, for about 4 hours, turning and basting every hour until incredibly tender and easily shredded with a fork.
4. Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients and stir until well combined. Set it aside until ready to use.
5. Remove pork from oven and let it rest for 30 minutes uncovered. Shred pork using a fork. Serve on warm tortillas with sauce.

This recipe was provided to Greatist exclusively by NaturAlmond. We only partner with a product or company that we think rocks, and we hope you agree.

Ingredients

• For marinade:
• 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup sweet and sour sauce
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon sriracha
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• For tacos:
• 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder
• Sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 4-6 small flour tortillas
• For sauce:
• 1/2 cup natural almond butter (we like NaturAlmond Almond Butter)
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons sriracha
• 1/2 cup almond milk

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Greatist Workout of the Day: Thursday, August 6th

This series of GWODs was designed exclusively for Greatist by Bodeefit. For more information about the exercises in this workout, or to see video demos of each movement, follow the links below the graphic. Be sure to note the results of your workout so you can track your progress as you go.

Before you tackle this workout, try this quick and effective full-body warm-up. It's just five simple moves but hits every major muscle group and gets your heart pumping.

The 7s Workout

Complete 7 rounds of the following as fast as safely possible.

7 Explosive Push-ups
7 Lateral Burpees
7 V-Ups

Want to kick up the intensity? Just move faster. And don't forget to check back tomorrow for a totally new (but equally awesome) GWOD!

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Women, blacks face larger loss of life expectancy after heart attack

Women and black patients lost more years of their expected life after a heart attack when compared to white men, according to a study. Previous research has looked at sex and racial differences in survival after a heart attack, but this was the first study to account for women's longer life expectancy in the general population and the shorter life expectancy of blacks.

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Further evidence of genetic key to deadliest form of skin cancer

Scientists have uncovered further evidence that the protective buffers at the ends of chromosomes -- known as telomeres -- are fundamental to the understanding of the deadliest form of skin cancer, melanoma.

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Engineered clotting protein stops bleeding in most common inherited bleeding disorder

The first protein engineered to help control bleeding episodes in patients with severe von Willebrand disease (vW disease) has been shown to be safe and effective, according to results of a Phase III trial.

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Study finds no benefit in adding third drug to therapy for older patients

Triple therapy is no better than dual antiplatelet therapy in preventing major adverse cardiac events in older patients with atrial fibrillation who had a heart attack treated with angioplasty, and triple therapy resulted in more complications, according to a study.

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Meniscal transplant in patients age 50 and under relieves pain, delays additional surgery

Most patients younger than age 50 with a torn or severely damaged meniscus experienced reduced pain and improved knee function following transplant surgery, according to a study. However, many patients required additional surgery within 10 years.

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Reserach team gets the beat, develops method of quantifying ciliary movement

Researchers have figured out how to objectively quantify the beating action of cilia, the tiny, hair-like projections on cells that line nasal passages, the lungs and almost every other body tissue, according to a study. Such digital signatures could help doctors more quickly and accurately diagnose ciliary motion defects.

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England still struggling to close the gap in cancer survival

Cancer survival in England remains lower than countries with similar healthcare systems, according to a new study. The research compared survival for colon, breast, lung, ovarian, rectal and stomach cancers in England, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Norway and Sweden between 1995 and 2009, and survival trends in England up to 2012.

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Computer algorithm can forecast patients' deadly sepsis

A new computer-based method correctly predicts septic shock in 85 percent of cases, without increasing the false positive rate from screening methods that are common now.

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New, alternative procedure to radical mastectomy propsed

Elizabeth Hopkins has spent more than 640 hours shadowing a plastic and reconstructive surgeon. In 2014, she had a double mastectomy as a preventive measure, using a revolutionary procedure that is an alternative to radical mastectomy. This new procedure developed is done minimally invasively and spares the skin, nipple and areola.

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New medical research reporting requirements may lead to fewer positive outcomes

The adoption of new transparent reporting standards may have contributed to a significant reduction in the percentage of studies reporting positive research findings among large-budget clinical trials.

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How to Lose Weight Rapidly?

Losing weight is still a mystery for many people. What if you could lose weight at your own pace without having to totally change your lifestyle?

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Trigger of deadly melanoma discovered

The trigger that causes melanoma cancer cells to turn lethal has been uncovered by scientists. Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers, and melanoma, which accounts for 2% of skin cancer cases, is responsible for nearly all skin cancer deaths. Melanoma rates in the US have been rising rapidly over the last 30 years, and although scientists have managed to identify key risk factors, melanoma's modus operandi has eluded the world of medical research.

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Irradiation of regional nodes in stage I - III breast cancer patients affects overall survival

At a median follow-up of 10.9 years, a study has shown that irradiation of regional nodes in patients with stage I, II, or III breast cancer has a marginal effect on overall survival, the primary endpoint (at 10 years, overall survival was 82.3 percent for regional irradiation versus 80.7 percent for no regional irradiation).

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The Best Weight-Loss Friendly Tips for a Healthier Backyard Barbecue

Barbecue parties mean plenty of delicious grilled dishes. But let's face it, burgers, hotdogs and steaks are not exactly the most ideal food for those who are conscious about their weight.

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Long-term followup of type of bariatric surgery finds regain of weight, decrease in diabetes remission

While undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy induced weight loss and improvements in obesity-related disorders, long-term followup shows significant weight regain and a decrease in remission rates of diabetes and, to a lesser extent, other obesity-related disorders over time, according to a study.

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People with type 2 diabetes benefit from blood glucose self-monitoring, study shows

People with type 2 diabetes can lower their blood sugar if they follow a personalized blood glucose monitoring schedule, even if they don’t use insulin, according to a new study.

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How to Do the Perfect Push-Up

Ever done a push-up and felt your hips hit the ground and your arms barely bend? We've been there.

A push-up is a total-body functional movement that is great for increasing strength and has the added benefit of engaging the core and lower body. Being a bodyweight exercise, it can be done just about anywhere—with a ton of variations to liven things up. So whether you've been unsuccessful in the past or just want to fine-tune your form, here are the details you'll need to master a perfect push-up.

The Basics

1. Get into a high plank position.

Place your hands firmly on the ground, directly under shoulders. Ground your toes into the floor to stabilize your lower half. Brace your core (tighten your abs as if preparing to take a punch), engage glutes and hamstrings, and flatten your back so your entire body is neutral and straight.

2. Lower your body.

Begin to lower your body—keeping your back flat and eyes focused about three feet in front of you to keep a neutral neck—until your chest grazes the floor. Don’t let your butt dip or stick out at any point during the move; your body should remain in a straight line from head to toe. Draw shoulder blades back and down, keeping elbows tucked close to your body (don't "T" your arms).

3. Push back up.

Keeping your core engaged, exhale as you push back to the starting position. Pro tip: Imagine you are screwing your hands into the ground as you push back up. That’s one! Repeat for 10 to 20 reps or as many as can be performed with good form.

Once you’ve nailed the basics, mix it up with one of these 82 push-up variations.

Common Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)

The Mistake: Letting Your Lower Back Sag or Arch
The fix: Sure, push-ups are known for strengthening your pecs, shoulders, and triceps, but they’re a total-body move. Focus on tightening your glutes and legs. Engaging your glutes can help keep the lower back from arching or sagging during the move. And instead of letting your hips flop to the ground, press your chest to the ground first, keeping hips in the same plane as your shoulders.

The Mistake: Forgetting to Breathe
The fix: Concentrating on form and reps can make it easy to forget one of the most important parts of working out: breathing. Inhale on the way down and exhale on the way up.

The Mistake: Flaring Your Arms
The fix: Letting those arms pop out to 90 degrees can be really tough on the shoulders. Instead of forming a “T” with the arms and body, keep your elbows tucked closer at about a 20- to 40-degree angle to your torso.

The Mistake: Cheating Yourself
The fix: The key is quality over quantity. Make sure each push-up reaches a full range of motion by getting your chest as close to the floor as comfortable, then fully extending your elbows at the top. Having sloppy form will make for a less effective exercise that targets fewer muscles.

The Mistake: Straining Your Neck
The fix: If you've ever had neck pain while doing a push-up, chances are you're not holding your neck in a neutral position. You can fix this by picking a point on the floor a few feet in front of you to stare at. If you still feel yourself twisting your neck into a strange angle, drop to your knees until your form improves.

Special thanks to our model, Noam Tamir, Greatist expert, trainer, and founder of TS Fitness in New York City.

Originally posted March 2013. Updated August 2015.

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Medical Waiting Rooms

To create the perfect medical waiting rooms you will need to balance the space available with what your patients will need. You will need to make sure that your waiting room is comfortable but yet functional. Everything from the color of the walls to the decorations to the furniture will contribute to the overall feeling of the area. This is the room where new patients get the first impression of the practice. It is an area where they will enter into the office, wait to see the physician, pick up, or take a family member or friend, pay their bills, etc. Basically the idea medical waiting rooms are inviting, functional, and clean.

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AED - What Is It?

This is a lifesaving machine known as an automated external defibrillator. It is used to check on your heart rhythm and let the person operating the machine know whether your heart needs a jolt to reestablish your normal heart rhythm. The reason that you may need a jolt to your heart is because of a cardiac emergency such as cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest is when your heart stops pumping blood causing it to not circulate throughout your body. If you do not have immediate treatment within four to six minutes, you can suffer brain death. This machine will help to try to prevent this from happening. During a cardiac emergency, the machine will verbally let the operator know you need a jolt. The shock, or jolt, that is administered is called defibrillation.

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Broccoli, Apple, and Pecan Salad With Creamy Herb Dressing

Broccoli salads are often drenched in thick, mayo-based dressings that hide the fresh flavors of the ingredients underneath—but this is not your average broccoli salad! With plenty of crunch and just the right amount of sweetness (courtesy of crips apples and dried cranberries), this healthy twist on the traditional side dish is bound to be a picnic or summer dinner favorite.

Directions

1. In a high-powered blender or food processor, purée dressing ingredients until completely smooth. (Add more water for a thinner consistency, if you prefer.)
2. Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl. Pour some dressing over top and toss to coat evenly. Let salad sit for 5 to 10 minutes to allow flavors to develop before serving.
3. Leftover dressing can be stored in a sealed mason jar or container in fridge for up to 5 days.

Ingredients

• For dressing:
• 1 avocado
• 2 tablespoons white miso
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon tahini
• 1/2 cup shredded fresh basil
• 1/2 cup shredded fresh parsley
• 1 large lemon, juiced
• 1/2 cup water
• For salad:
• 3 cups chopped broccoli florets
• 1 apple, diced
• 2 carrots, julienned
• 1/3 cup pecans
• 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
• 2 tablespoons dried cranberries

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Greatist Workout of the Day: Wednesday, August 5th

This series of GWODs was designed exclusively for Greatist by Bodeefit. For more information about the exercises in this workout, or to see video demos of each movement, follow the links below the graphic. Be sure to note the results of your workout so you can track your progress as you go.

Before you tackle this workout, try this quick and effective full-body warm-up. It's just five simple moves but hits every major muscle group and gets your heart pumping.

Squat, Sit, Dip

Complete 8 rounds of the following as fast as safely possible.

15 Air Squats
10 Bicycle Sit-Ups (per side)
5 Dips

Want to kick up the intensity? Hold a lightweight kettlebell or dumbbell in front of your chest on the air squats. And don't forget to check back tomorrow for a totally new (but equally awesome) GWOD!

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Researcher calls for improved firearm safety counseling by physicians

Physicians should improve the way they discuss firearm safety with patients by showing more respect for the viewpoints of gun owners, according to a new article.

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Cures for PTSD often remain elusive for war veterans

Our nation's veterans continue to suffer emotional and psychological effects of war -- some for decades. And while there has been greater attention directed recently toward post-traumatic stress disorder, and more veterans are seeking help, current psychotherapy treatments are less than optimal, according to a new narrative review.

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Natural Healthcare - Are You Open To Natural Forms of Healthcare?

Have you ever thought about taking control of your healthcare? Are you open to natural forms of healthcare? If yes, here's a safe, effective, and natural way to improve your health and well-being.

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New Medicaid health care program for disabled adults improves aspects of patients' care, report says

Care linked to heart attacks and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, among disabled adults covered by Medicaid has improved with the expansion of a new health care program in Texas over the last decade, researchers have found.

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Intervention to screen women for partner violence does not improve health outcomes

Screening women for partner violence and providing a resource list did not influence the number of hospitalizations, emergency department, or outpatient care visits compared with women only receiving a resource list or receiving no intervention over three years, according to a study.

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Weight loss surgery benefits for gut microbiome last at least a decade

Two types of bariatric surgeries, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and vertical banded gastroplasty, result in similar microbiome remodeling changes that are maintained a decade later in a group of women, a new study shows. Transfer of the microbiota from the bariatric surgery patients was shown to decrease fat mass and increase carbohydrate use in mice.

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How to Speed Up Your Metabolism Naturally?

Some people can afford to eat almost anything and not gain weight, while others must spend the day counting calories. The explanation for this is usually on the metabolism: some people have a faster metabolism and burn more calories with every activity of daily life than others. On the other hand, many people say that over the years has gained weight despite eating as before. The explanation to this is also in the metabolism: with age slows. 8 tips to speed up your metabolism Moreover, if we're also not of all those privileged that." burn" all, we can try some tricks that can help speed up your metabolism quickly.

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Scaffold-integrated microchips for end-to-end in vitro tumor cell attachment, xenograft formation

A new microchip has been developed that can retrieve microfluidically attached cancer cells for serial analysis by integrating a 3-D hydrogel scaffold into a fluidic device.

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