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In the realm of sports–related injuries, the hamstring is one that most people are at least somewhat familiar with. This makes sense, as a pulled hamstring—or hamstring strain—is one of the more common injuries in...
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Study Identifies Two Metals In Many Popular Chocolate Brands
If you have a tough time ending your day without reaching for a piece of chocolateâor fourâto satisfy your sweet tooth and give you that blissful boost that few other foods can provide, you might…
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Rehabilitation Helps Athletes Return To Their Sport Quickly & Safely
About 25,000 people sprain their ankle every day, and in most of these incidents, sports are involved. Ankle sprains represent the most common injury in sports, as they account for a whopping 45% of all…
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Diet & Exercise Can Help With High Blood Pressure & Heart Disease
Every 34 seconds, one American dies from cardiovascular disease. This makes cardiovascular disease—or heart disease—the leading cause of death in the U.S. for men and women and for most ethnic and racial groups, with about…
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Studies Show Exercise Is Effective For Frozen Shoulder
Adhesive capsulitis, or frozen shoulder, is a condition that occurs when scar tissue forms within the shoulder. This causes the shoulder capsule to thicken and tighten around the shoulder joint and reduces the amount of…
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Physical Activity is Safe & Encouraged For Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis is an extremely common disorder that involves the cartilage in a knee joint. In a normal knee, the ends of each bone are covered by cartilage, a smooth substance that protects the bones…