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How the ‘madness’ took over: TV and the NCAA tournament
Ross Lancaster Sports & FitnessThis week, much of America will be focused on brackets, as the annual NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship — better known as March Madness or simply the NCAA tournament — gets underway. It culminates, as always, with the Final Four, to be held this year at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
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Be your own PR expert: What you can learn from pro athletes
Nick Merrill Sports & FitnessThe world gasped when Muhammad Ali publicly spoke out against the Vietnam War in 1967 and refused to join the military. More than 40 years later, athletes are still committing the same mistakes with their public image.
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Managing the injured runner
Heidi Dawson Medical & Allied HealthcareRunners are a notoriously difficult "breed" to handle for the physical therapist. In fact, a colleague of mine has an orthopedic surgeon friend who says he would "rather treat heroin addicts than runners." Ouch! The reason behind this response is that when an injury that requires a rest from pavement pounding rears its ugly head, runners tend not to respond that well to the advice that they should put their feet up for while.
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Give extra care to the caregivers you train
Lisa Dunklin Sports & FitnessAccording to the National Alliance for Caregivers, 65.7 million (29 percent) of America's population have taken on the task of caring for a family member. The resulting stresses encompass financial, psychological and physiological concerns.
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Gemba walk: How to stay in touch with your players
Rey Hernandez Sports & FitnessWhen I first started teaching in the 1970s, we had a principal at our high school who would visit the physical education department almost daily. I didn't know it then but the principal was "going to the gemba."
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Sleep: The most important part of the day
Jeff White Sports & FitnessWe live in a fast-paced society. Everything needs to be done now, and there's always more we have to do. Being able to do it all is good, but to do it all at the expense of getting a full night's sleep or adequate rest can be detrimental to your health.
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Is the money spent each year on supplements creating benefits?
Cynthia Sheppard Solomon PharmaceuticalA recent study in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggests not. In fact, the researchers question whether Americans are wasting money. There is actually significant evidence to advise against routine supplementation.
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Pectoralis minor: Far from a minor problem
Heidi Dawson Medical & Allied HealthcarePectoralis minor is the smaller sibling of the larger and more talked about pectoralis (pec) major. But for such a small, seemingly insignificant muscle, it can sure cause some problems. But why is it often so troublesome?
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As costs soar, officials wonder if Sochi is ready to host Olympics
Suzanne Mason Civil & GovernmentThe Winter Olympics are less than a week away, but the preparation in Sochi, Russia, has been seven years in the making. When the Russian city was awarded the Olympics back in 2007, officials estimated the cost would be $12 billion. But Sochi has spent $51 billion, topping the $40 million China spent on the 2008 Summer Olympics. Despite the jump in the cost, is Sochi ready to host the Olympics?
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Tips to avoid a Super Bowl hangover
Jessica Taylor Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe football season is nearly over, and now it's time to put all your focus into one last game — the Super Bowl. We all know you're going to get together with some family and friends Sunday, have some drinks and eat some food that's definitely not the healthiest for you. When you wake up the next day, thoughts of "I really don't want to go to work today" are going to be roaming through your head. Don't fret; you're not the only one
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