Muscle Cramps and Leg Pain
Muscle cramps are a common ailment, especially in the legs and feet. Since muscle cramps are sometimes caused by dehydration (loss of water) and low
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Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
The body carefully maintains its internal temperature at around 98.6 degrees. In hot weather, perspiration cools it off. But sometimes, even the best cooling system
Knee Pain: How to Prevent It
More people in the United States visit an orthopedic surgeon because of knee problems than for any other complaint. Knee pain affects approximately one quarter
Athletic Heart Syndrome
What is athletic heart syndrome? Athletic heart syndrome is a heart condition that may occur in people who exercise or train for more than an
Preventing Overuse Injuries
How can I protect myself from sports injuries? You faithfully wear your goggles on the racquetball court, you never go in-line skating without your pads
Triax
Triax Metabolic Accelerator is a hazardous supplement that attempts to stimulate weight loss by capturing hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) in a bottle. It contains a natural
Strains and Sprains
What’s the difference between a strain and a sprain? Both strains and sprains are injuries caused by over-stretching. The muscles, tendons, and ligaments in your
Back in Action: A 5-Step Injury Recovery Plan
At a time when regular exercise among Americans seems to be at an all-time low, those who take the time to work out have reason
Shoulder Injuries
The shoulder is the most flexible joint in your body. You take advantage of that flexibility every time you scratch your back, throw a ball,