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Meniscus Tear Knee Injury
Like a lot of knee injuries, a meniscus tear can be painful and debilitating. They can happen when a person changes direction suddenly while runnin...
Read moreHeat Exhaustion
After you've recovered from heat exhaustion, you'll probably be more sensitive to high temperatures during the following week. Heat exhaustion is s...
Read moreRotator Cuff Tear
A rotator cuff tear is a rip in the group of four muscles and tendons that stabilize your shoulder joint and let you lift and rotate your arms (you...
Read moreMuscle Strain
The amount of swelling or local bleeding into the muscle (from torn blood vessels) can best be managed early by applying ice packs and maintaining ...
Read moreWhat are Knee Ligament Injuries?
Ligament injuries in the knee -- such as an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) -- can put you on the sidelines -- fast. Medial collateral ligament (M...
Read moreTake The Plunge: Get Into Swimming
When she first stepped into the pool, Makeda Pennycooke didn't know how to swim. If you're swimming outdoors, sunscreen is a must. Apply a water-re...
Read moreWeight Training Basics
The same principles apply just as much to everyday athletes who work out in the local gym or at home, says Chester S. 'Many people are setting up e...
Read moreHyponatremia
Hyponatremia (low blood sodium) is a condition that means you don’t have enough sodium in your blood. Water pills (diuretics) and some antidepressa...
Read moreBenefits of Pilates
'It is an education in body awareness,' says Galliano, who owns Live Art Pilates studio in Los Angeles. Can Pilates exercises really give you a was...
Read moreBasics: Build Muscle for Better Health
'Three to four hours after a strength- training workout, you're still burning calories,' says Seibers, a creator of fitness videos including the 'S...
Read moreFitness Basics: Swimming is for Everyone
Angela Lane has great memories of swimming during her childhood, spending endless summer days at the pool to find refuge from the Arkansas heat. 'S...
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