In a quiet Bronx neighborhood, a different kind of graduation took place last week. Twenty-five people walked away not just with diplomas, but with a shot at rebuilding their lives. They weren’t typical students—many had spent time behind bars. Instead of falling back into old habits, they spent fiv
A young Spanish star, Carlos Alcaraz, is showing how a setback can become a clever training trick. After hurting his right wrist, he started practicing with his left hand on the court. The move is called “cross‑education. ” It means that working one side of the body can help the other side.
Many people moving into long-term care centers already face a hidden problem: their muscles weaken faster than normal. Doctors call this sarcopenia, and it shows up in scans and tests long before people notice it. Yet most care guidelines focus on diseases like diabetes or heart issues, not on keepi
Helping people regain their ability to walk after an injury isn’t easy. Traditional rehabilitation can be slow, and some patients struggle to regain full movement. A new kind of robotic suit might change that. This lightweight exoskeleton helps patients relearn how to walk by gently guiding their le
The study looked at people who had colorectal cancer surgery. Before the operation, some patients took part in a 4‑week program that mixed exercise, good food and stress help. Researchers wanted to see if this prep changed how patients live after surgery, up to two years later. They used a
Back in 2013, Arthur Monarque traded prison bars for college credits. For a decade, he served time in California’s toughest prison, Pelican Bay State. Now, he stands on a different stage entirely—one reserved for graduates. His journey began not with hope, but with regret. Monarque admits he never v
Cancer treatments have come a long way, helping more people survive longer. But even with better medicine, patients often face tough side effects that lower their quality of life. Before treatment even starts, prehabilitation can help. This means improving a patient’s strength, diet, and mental heal
Many people facing major surgery could walk into the operating room in better shape if they got the right preparation. But who actually gets this help? Doctors call this "prehabilitation" – training before surgery to build strength and stamina. Yet new research shows that the patients who need it mo
New Mexico once lagged behind in supporting people with disabilities through insurance coverage. But in 2023, the state took a big leap forward by requiring private insurers to include prosthetics and orthotics in their plans. That law was just the beginning—now, other states are watching and follow
Art Schlichter spent decades in the spotlight, but not for his football skills. Instead, his name kept popping up tied to scandals, fraud, and legal trouble. The reason? A gambling habit that started in his teens and ruined his career. He was once a top college quarterback, even leading Ohio State’s
