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Use of Sports Supplements by Young Athletes
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
In recent years, the use of performance enhancing supplements has become an increasingly important issue in the teenage population. The most commonly used supplements among teenagers of all ages were
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A Parents Guide to Overuse Injuries in Young Athletes
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
Many doctors specializing in sports medicine are reporting increasing numbers of young patients in their practice with repetitive use injuries. One sports medicine expert at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Dr.
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Do Water Aerobics Really Give You a Good Workout?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
Although water aerobics have long been recommended for the elderly, pregnant women and those recovering from injury, it is a form of exercise that is good for people of all
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City Kids Have More Food Allergies
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
Yet another reason to trade city life for country living can be seen in the results of a recent study published in the journal Clinical Pediatrics. Researchers found that children
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Chiropractic at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
Cancer treatment can be extremely stressful on the body due to the effects of the chemotherapy, radiation and surgeries that are commonly used to fight the disease. Among the symptoms
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How Safe is Your Houses Plumbing?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
When we think about safety hazards in the home, most of us probably don’t give our house’s plumbing a second thought. Certainly, it doesn’t seem to pose the kinds of
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Why Shoulder Joints Are Especially Vulnerable and What You Can Do to Prevent Injuries
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
The healthy shoulder joint allows us to move our arms a full 270 degrees in range, which no other joint can do. When you consider the shoulder’s range of motion and
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What is Long-Term Health Care?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
Long-term health care, most commonly referred to as long-term care (LTC) is comprised of both medical and non-medical services provided to those who are unable to take care of themselves.
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How Are Bones Made and How Do They Grow?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
Each of the 206 bones in your body is constantly undergoing a process of breakdown and renewal, even if you have never suffered a broken bone in your life. Your
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Myofascial Release Technique What Does it Do and How Can it Help Me?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
If you find yourself frequently suffering from pain and stiffness in your muscles, you may find it beneficial to visit a chiropractor or other manual therapy specialist who incorporates myofascial
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Vertigo Causes and Treatment Options
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
If you’ve ever felt the sensation of spinning or that the world is spinning around you, you’ve experienced what is sometimes called vertigo. It is most often due to a
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Fitness Club Membership in the US: What the Numbers Tell Us
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
If you are thinking about joining a fitness club to get in shape, you are not alone. Over 50 million Americans belong to a health club, according to the International
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The Benefits of Calcium
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
Just about everyone has heard about the importance of calcium in maintaining strong bones and teeth. In fact, 99 percent of the calcium in our body is stored in our
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ADHD in the Classroom: What Every Parent (and Teacher) Should Know
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is classified as a psychiatric or neurological behavioral disorder. It is characterized by a significant inability to concentrate for more than a very short period of
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Tension Headache Causes and Treatment Options
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
When your head feels like it’s being squeezed in a vise, with pain radiating from the neck, the back of your head or your eyes, you may have what is
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Calculating Your Target Heart Rate
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
Finding the body’s target heart rate (THR) is essential for those interested in maximizing the effectiveness of their workouts and training programs and reducing the risk of overexertion. There is
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