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The serious dangers of overexercise
Noelle Talmon Sports & FitnessAs people are increasingly kicking up the level of intensity and frequency of their workouts, they are encountering more problems, and not necessarily the results that they seek. Rare conditions are becoming more common, including the syndrome known as rhabdomyolysis, or "rhabdo" for short. Untrained athletes are more susceptible to rhabdomyolysis, although professional athletes can also experience extreme muscle strain, according to WebMD.
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USGA Rules: Playing a wrong ball
Jamie WallaceIn this month's Rules of Golf feature, let's take a look at what happens when you accidentally play a wrong ball. While we all know this happens occasionally in recreational play, you might think it would never happen at the highest levels of the game. The video above from the 2014 U.S. Open at Pinehurst shows this is not the case.
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The shoulder dilemma: So versatile, yet so prone to injury
Sheilamary Koch Sports & FitnessThe shoulder is the body's most mobile joint area. It allows humans to do amazing things like move their arms gracefully in complex patterns, pull their bodies up a steep rock face or power a ball at blazing speeds. It also lets people do ordinary things like shrug, take food out of the freezer and make a bed.
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Darren Woodson: Be compelled to drive your business forward
Julie Bernhard Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe seats of the Hilton Anatole hotel were filled in anticipation for the opening session of this year's Sunbelt Builders Show featuring former Dallas Cowboy Darren Woodson as a keynote speaker.
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Today’s sports venues are taking the viewing experience outside
Katherine Radin Sports & FitnessHigh ticket prices have often discouraged fans from seeing a game at their local sports arena or stadium. Teams have recognized this, and in recent years have allowed fans to watch the big game on large screens outside with hundreds, if not thousands, of other individuals like themselves.
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How to help patients stick with a fitness routine
Jacqueline Hansen Medical & Allied HealthcareGetting into a fitness routine may be near the top of a patient's to-do list, but there are so many other things they could be doing with their time — especially during the summer. But giving up an hour of their time a few days a week doesn't seem so bad, does it?
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Golf Q&A: Georgia State Director of Golf Joe Inman
William SouléJoe Inman is the former head coach and current director of golf at Georgia State University. He played collegiately for Wake Forest where he was a three time All-American and a three-time Atlantic Coast Conference champion.
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7 delicious foods full of health‑boosting antioxidants
Michael Joseph Food & BeverageYou know when you read these lists about healthy eating and all the foods sound barely edible? Well, this article is going to be completely different. I'm going to present seven of the best sources of antioxidants, and they all taste delicious.
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Sleep might be the next performance‑enhancer
Bob Kowalski Sports & FitnessAthletes constantly try to find any edge — using technology, nutrition, training and sometimes chemistry to get a step ahead of their competition. The newest performance-enhancer might be the oldest: sleep. Researchers in the United Kingdom studied elite athletes and their sleep patterns, determining that as many as half of them suffered from insomnia or insufficient sleep, Reuters reported. Athletic performance can be affected, and anxiety over lost sleep further inhibits the athletes, the researchers found.
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Golf Q&A: Oklahoma coach Ryan Hybl
William SouléRyan Hybl just completed his eighth season as the head coach at the University of Oklahoma. He capped off the season by bringing the Sooners their second national championship in school history after his team defeated the reigning champion Oregon Ducks in the final round of match play in the 2017 National Championship at Rich Harvest Farms.
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