Summer is a great time to enjoy fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables, and maybe a few citrus- or fruit-infused beverages. But during the laid-back vibe that summer emits, you might be tempted to surrender to
As you cheer your child on from the stands, the last thing you may be thinking about is whether he or she will have a concussion this year. To be honest, it’s one of the
Fewer Americans are seeking health care from primary care physicians (PCPs), with nearly a third of all men and close to one in five women reporting that they don’t have a relationship with a primary
According to the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, athletic hip injuries account for some 6 percent of all sports injuries and their prevalence is increasing. These injuries are serious business and may
When temperatures soar past the nineties and sometimes hundreds during summer in North Texas, reaching for a cold beer can almost seem like second nature. With all of the barbecues, lake trips, happy hours, pool
You may have found yourself in the grocery store, holding an item that is organic in one hand and a conventionally farmed item in the other, weighing the pros and cons. You’ve heard that organic
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
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