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Cold, damp weather affects some people by increasing joint pain and making it very hard to stay active. Why is that? When it’s cold, your body must shift attention to making sure that the inner core is warm enough. The … Read More
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Neuromuscular therapy (NMT) is a medical form of massage that focuses on relaxing muscles and tendons that are tight and painful. The goal is to ease pain and improve flexibility and range of motion. It’s especially helpful in recovery from … Read More
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The 1968 Olympics demonstrated the difficulty and value of competing at high altitudes. A Tanzanian farmer struggled with muscle cramps and had to battle against the pain to reach the finish line in a marathon. At the same time, athletes … Read More
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Despite the importance of core strength, it’s estimated that only 24.2% of U.S. adults met the CDC’s Physical Activity Guidelines for muscle-strengthening and aerobic exercise. Some adults only get the aerobic exercise guidelines, but 46.3% of adults don’t get either. … Read More
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The CDC reports that about 38% of adults don’t get enough sleep. Ideally, you must get at least seven hours of sleep each night. Doing so helps your body in many ways both physically and mentally. How much sleep do … Read More
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Before a game or practice, warm-up exercises are essential for improving performance and lowering the risk of injury. After a game, friendly scrimmage, or practice, cool-down exercises are equally important for slowing the heart down over time instead of all … Read More
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Back in 2009, the American Podiatric Medical Association found that 64% of Americans wear shoes that cause foot pain. Of those people, 12% wear painful footwear every day. That’s never a good idea. Ill-fitting and unsupportive shoes caused foot problems … Read More