MYTH NO. 2: UNLESS THE INJURY IS SEVERE, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO HEAL ON YOUR OWN. Just because your brain injury doesn’t require surgery doesn’t mean your brain will heal. Remember, your brain doesn’t heal like your skin does when damaged. Your skin will simply produce new cells and grow anew. Your brain, however, isn’t developing new cells but instead “rewiring” using undamaged pathways. So, depending on the injury, it may be more difficult for your brain to rewire. on Misconceptions We Hear All this is to say you can still have a permanent condition due to any brain injury. Even “minor” or “mild” brain injuries are still brain injuries. MYTH NO. 3: IF YOU GO TO THE ER WITH A BRAIN INJURY AND THEY DISCHARGE YOU, YOU’RE FINE. The ER is there to ensure you’re breathing and alive and is more of a short-term solution. The staff there are available to help you in a life- threatening situation requiring immediate medical intervention. So, if the ER clears you to go home, that doesn’t mean you’re uninjured; it just means your life isn’t in immediate danger. Any time you go to the ER, you should follow up with your primary care physician. They’ll be better able to investigate and diagnose any non-life-threatening issues you may have and help you receive the needed resources. ck’s Day With a Run S DAY RUN IS MARCH 11! “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling” to get in the holiday spirit. And in the spirit of Irish courage, this race will not be canceled due to rain, snow, or extreme temperature, so ensure your costume or outfit is ready for whatever the weather brings. All participants who finish the 4-mile distance will receive a festive finisher medal. The top three male and female finishers overall and in each age bracket will also receive an award. Adult entry is $38 if you register before March 9 and $42 for those who register on the 10th and 11th. Tickets for children 12 and younger are $12 when registered before March 9 and $15 on the 10th and 11th. To register for the run, visit Register.ChronoTrack.com/r/67451 . May the luck, and endurance, of the Irish be with you! s About Brain Injuries
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APPLE TART WITH ROSEMARY AND HONEY SYRUP
Inspired by Delicious.com
Level up your dessert game with this unique apple tart! Covered in rosemary-infused honey, this recipe combines the sweet flavors of pink lady apples and the peppery depth of rosemary, all atop a flaky crust.
INGREDIENTS
• Frozen puff pastry, thawed • 3 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened • 1 egg yolk • 1/3 cup almond meal • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
• 3/4 cup runny honey, divided • 2 pink lady apples, very thinly sliced • 1 rosemary sprig, leaves picked
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 400 F. 2. Roll pastry to a 12-inch-diameter circle, 1/8 inch thick. Place on a tray lined with baking paper. 3. In a bowl, place butter, egg yolk, almond meal, vanilla, and 1/4 cup honey. Beat with a wooden spoon until smooth. 4. Spread over pastry and arrange apple slices on top. Drizzle with 1/4 cup honey. Bake for 20 minutes, until golden and crisp. 5. In a pan over low heat, place rosemary and remaining 1/4 cup honey. Swirl to melt honey. Pour over tart, and enjoy!
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