Jan 08, 2026 / Physical Wellness
By Michael Burns, CRNP – Nurse Practitioner, Eastern Pennsylvania Flu season is off to a rough start, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While we expect the virus’s arrival annually, cases are rising faster in comparison with previous years. Flu related hospital admissions are higher than previous years. Here in Pennsylvania, over […]
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Mar 26, 2025 / Physical Wellness
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can disrupt arousal/sleep regulation and hormonal systems with sleep disturbances affecting up to 70% of people who have experienced a TBI. The most common complaints include insomnia, fatigue and sleepiness. Poor sleep can worsen depression, anxiety, irritability and overall well-being which leads to poor performance and accidents. Managing sleep disorders is […]
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Feb 29, 2024 / Physical Wellness
Chronic pain issues which occur in individuals following a Traumatic Brain Injury can be debilitating. Depending on the location and intensity of the pain, it may interfere with the TBI recovery process and individual’s overall quality of life. Also, the longevity of the pain will be a key determent in the overall impact it will […]
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Aug 01, 2020 / Physical Wellness
It has now been approximately 136 days, 3 hours, 26 minutes and 7, 8, 9 seconds since we first began to feel the impact of this novel virus (but who’s counting?). I can say that this unprecedented healthcare crisis has taken a significant toll on the mental, physical and emotional well-being of many, as we […]
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