Some sports are much more physical compared to others. As such, sports like boxing and mixed martial arts mandate well-fitted mouthguards. In contact sports, mouthguards have already been so common that some athletes even create their custom versions of a mouthguard. Conor McGregor’s vampire mouthguard is a great example. Some martial artists also put on …
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Injury is common among athletes, especially those involved in contact sports. However, there are measures that you can adopt to avoid injuries during strenuous physical activities, even if you are not a professional athlete. Wear the Right Gear Having the proper protective attire, whether you are in an official game or during practice, is important. …
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Energy therapy has been around for centuries. It has been used to reduce stress, relieve pain, and accelerate healing. Practitioners believe that there is a field of energy in each person, and sometimes that energy can be blocked, causing physical or even emotional pain. They believe that the body is capable of self-healing. So most …
Fitness is a typical ultimate goal to reach, with many making it their New Year’s resolution. But not a lot of people really manage to meet this goal, as some give up in the first few months of the year. How do you avoid falling into the same trap? Commit to Your Fitness Goal It’s not always …
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A deviated septum makes one of the most common congenital conditions. A few cases arise from injuries from road accidents and sports. This is a condition which results from a displacement of the nasal septum which divides the nasal passages to one side. This, in most cases, will cause one nasal passage to be smaller …
Did you know that the incidence of total knee replacement (TKR) in the United States has been progressively increasing over the past decade? According to the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, more than one million Americans undergo knee arthroplasty annually. This is equivalent to a 400 percent increase in the cases of TKR worldwide. …
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It’s one of those ancient health advice parents always say: never go to bed with wet hair; otherwise, you’ll get colds or flu. But then, everybody’s been there — you’re super tired, so stressed out by a long day that you want to shower fast, slip into your pajamas, and dive right in your bed …
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Do you remember the last time you had your teeth checked? If you haven’t seen your dentist in a year, you’re likely overdue for dental cleaning and checkup. The American Dental Association recommends dental checkups every six months, sometimes more often, depending on your dentist’s instructions. With this in mind, you should set an appointment …
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When people think of burning calories, more often than not, they seem misinformed. They think it’s about strict maintenance of dietary intake or that it involves engaging in extreme sports. However, burning calories these days no longer requires extreme activities nor worrying about “holiday weight gain” during the winter or holiday time. Having fun on …
Injuries are common in the sports world, and they present many challenges for both the individual and any team that they represent and play for. Some accidents have ended careers because of permanent physical damage, but as hard as it may be to believe, that’s still the easy part. The mental and emotional trauma can …
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