A Beginner’s Guide to Marathons
Planning to go the full 26.2? Running USA estimates that a record 541,000 people finished marathons in the United States in 2013, a significant increase from the 353,000 who finished the 26.2-mile trek in 2000.
Is it Ever OK to Push Through the Pain During Exercise?
You often hear stories of Olympic or professional athletes who heroically fight through pain or injury to secure a win. It’s not even uncommon to come across a story of your average marathon runner gritting
Overuse Overload
As girls’ participation in youth sports has risen, so, too, have their rates of overuse injuries. A recent study of overuse injuries — damage to bones or soft tissues that develops over time instead of
Top Scary Health Myths Men Can Stop Worrying About
No one is immune to a good myth, especially when it’s regarding our health and well-being, and with the advent of the internet, it’s even easier to succumb to the newest health myth and the
The Difference Between Muscle Soreness and Injuries
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
Permission to Play, Doc?
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
Can You Effectively Treat Back Pain with Home Remedies?
After a move, you find that your back is aching from all the boxes. Or maybe a day of yard work has your back throbbing. Or maybe you’re finding that your back pain is more
Arthritis: Not Just for The Elderly
When you think about arthritis, your brain may immediately think of elderly adults with swollen, painful joints, and who have trouble walking or tying their shoes. While arthritis does indeed cause problems for many older
Why Younger Patients Are Opting for Joint Replacement
Within recent years, the number of joint-replacement surgeries has gone up, but not just among the older population. The number of Americans choosing joint-replacement surgery is increasingly moving toward a younger demographic. Research presented at
How to Maintain Your Health and Fitness This Winter
Now that winter is here, the days are shorter and North Texas temperatures have finally dropped. It’s often difficult to make yourself hit the gym or go for a run if it’s already dark when