From playing professionally to pick-up games, those who participate in a sport are no stranger to injuries. From swelling to fractures, these conditions can prevent you from competing at full strength or even put you on the sidelines. Some common causes can occur from inadequate stretching, conditioning or warm-up exercises. No matter the severity, physical [...]
Many Americans start drinking coffees in the morning as a way to kick start them into their day. A jolt of hot coffee can give temporary effects of sharpness and alertness as the caffeine has a stimulating effect on the brain and increases heart rate. Another beverage that we forget to consider a caffeinated substance [...]
Nearly everyone has suffered from foot discomfort at some point in his or her life. A poll conducted by the American Podiatric Medical Association found that more than half of all Americans had missed a day of work because of foot problems. Bearing in mind that the feet are the major weight-bearing part of the [...]
Knee injuries are very common. With an assortment of reasons, including abrupt injury from sports or a fall, or conditions that develop over time (like arthritis), discomfort in your knees means walking, exercise or just getting out of a chair can be difficult. Though not every source of knee pain can be prevented, there are [...]
