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The June Runners World magazine advertisement reads,

“Your friends don’t understand what you see in RUNNING. They just see how RUNNING drags you home early from the best parties. And how it kicks you to the curb the next morning before…

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Power = Size x Speed. So, what hurts more: being hit by a big thing, slowly? Or, being hit by a little thing, quickly? The producers of Fox’s Sports Science looked to answer that very question. Check out this YouTube video which looks to see what…

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If it hurts to touch a point that’s in the middle of one side of your buttocks, you probably have piriformis syndrome. This chronic condition is very difficult to diagnose, because other injuries may produce exactly the same symptoms. Similar pain…

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The passing of another year means it’s that time again; time to look to the future and resolve to create that better you.  For many, personal health and fitness become the centerpiece of the New Year’s table, so where better to begin…

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With the low temperatures and adverse weather, it’s no wonder that many exercisers choose to hibernate and sweat in the gym instead of going out in the elements.  But a great debate among all those fit is one of determining which…

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For those guys out there suffering from osteoarthritis, you may be surprised (or shocked) to learn all those shock absorbing walking shoes and popular clogs, designed to provide relief and protection, may actually be doing more harm than good.

According to…

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Physiotherapist and acupuncturist Phyllis Berger recently published a new, interesting book: The Journey to Pain Relief, which describes an innovative pain management approach that taps into the body’s inherent ability to heal.

Involved with pain management since 1994, Berger discovered…

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Ice or heat? As straightforward as this question sounds, these two choices are often points of hot debate amongst athletes attempting to soothe injured body parts. Yet despite strong arguments from both sides, here’s the simple truth: ice and…

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Americans are using painkillers more than ever before, according to data from the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and a recent article from the Associated Press (AP). The volume of five major painkillers sold and distributed in the United States by…

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