Athletic activity in youth offers many benefits, including the development of fitness, motor skills and social skills, along with fostering a lifelong appreciation for physical activity and teamwork. But nothing has the potential to put a damper
You may have heard the common suggestion that we should consume eight glasses of water a day, but individual needs aren’t necessarily one-size-fits-all. Knowing more about your body’s fluid needs will help you estimate how
Yesterday, you enjoyed a long jog and your thighs are now feeling the burn. When do muscle aches and pains cross the line between soreness and a sports injury? The American College of Sports Medicine
Summer is winding down, and that means fall sports practices are preparing to ramp up. Before your young athlete gets back in the game, a pre-participation physical exam can determine whether it’s medically safe for
When retired maintenance mechanic Jessie Hunt noticed his knee beginning to swell more than five years ago, he was told a shot was the best option. That idea didn’t appeal to him, so he made
Popping backs, knees that crack when you stand up, wrists that snap when you rotate them— we’ve all had experience with talking joints. But what are they trying to say, and should you be concerned? We
If you live in Dallas-Fort Worth, you can expect more than 230 sunny or partly sunny days per year, so heading outdoors for a run can seem appealing. But add in the fact that the
When it comes to baseball, North Texas loves its Texas Rangers. But with the mercury rising and the sunsets coming later, it can be safe to say many don’t enjoy the heat and damaging rays
The official first day of summer falls in June, which for many people means a lot of time outdoors. Although getting out during the warm weather provides its own health benefits, heading outdoors without the
Chances are good you’ve heard about atrial fibrillation (AFib), a condition that affects some 2.7 million Americans, according to the American Heart Association. But did you know that technologies the patient actually wears are being
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