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Skip the resolutions and have a better new year
Bob Kowalski Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWhen the new year brings a chance for a fresh start, you might be inclined to join the crowd and make a list of resolutions. That's a noble idea, but you don't need to commit to an overwhelming or overly ambitious program in order to give yourself forward momentum.
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Golf Q&A: Karen Conway of Patriot All‑America Invitational
Patrick DunnKaren Conway has close to 20 years of professional experience in the sports realm, working for teams like the Arizona Diamondbacks and Phoenix Suns in community relations roles and holding other nonprofit organization positions.
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Top 5 things to do if you suffer lower leg pain when running
Heidi Dawson Sports & FitnessPain and muscle tension in the calves and shins is one of the most common problems I see in runners. On my website, the page "Calf Tightness When Running" gets almost twice as many views as any other page on the site.
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What is the right course of rehab after total knee replacement?
Heidi Dawson Medical & Allied HealthcareOsteoarthritis of the knee is an extremely common complaint. In fact, it is the most common joint disorder in the U.S. today. Past the age of 60, symptomatic knee OA affects 10 percent of men and 13 percent of women.
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Golf Q&A: C.J. Gatto of ACDS
William SouléC.J. Gatto is a former college golfer from UNLV. Following his graduation in 2008, he competed professionally both in the United States and around the world. In 2012, he co-founded and became the executive director of American College Development Solutions (ACDS), an international company designed to help aspiring junior golfers to prepare to play college golf.
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Warming up and cooling down: What does new research tell us?
Sheilamary Koch Sports & FitnessWhat keeps athletes and weekend warriors in the game has a great deal to do with what happens before and after their "real" workout or competition. New research shows that longer, more intense warmups may be key to reducing injuries a whopping 40 percent for sports like soccer and basketball. On the other hand, some popular post-exercise recovery techniques don't hold up to scientific scrutiny.
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Study: 6 OTC supplements contain banned stimulants
Lynn Hetzler PharmaceuticalResearchers recently identified four banned and potentially harmful stimulants in six over-the-counter supplements. The investigators found the four DMAA-like stimulants in weight loss and preworkout products that are currently available online. The researchers published their findings earlier this month in Clinical Toxicology.
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The low-down on skiing injuries: Frequency, type and prevention
Heidi Dawson Sports & FitnessJust where has 2017 gone? We're rapidly hurtling toward the holiday season and with that, many people turn their attention to planning a skiing vacation. Peak ski season in Europe tends to run from December to March and slightly longer in some areas of the U.S.
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Brain drain: Costas’ comments echo concussion doctor’s memoir
Seth Sandronsky Sports & FitnessPlaying football "destroys players' brains," according to veteran sportscaster Bob Costas, speaking at a sports symposium Nov. 7. "You cannot change the nature of the game," said Costas, who personalized his comments. "I certainly would not let, if I had an athletically gifted 12- or 13-year-old son, I would not let him play football."
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5 simple tips for healthy eating this holiday season
Jacqueline Hansen Sports & FitnessThe holidays are quickly approaching, and you know what that means ... pie, cookies, hot cocoa and holiday parties. Each year, we give ourselves a free pass (or two), but then January hits and the guilt sets in.
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