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Secure Child Helmet

How to Properly Secure Your Child’s Bicycle Helmet

Tags: bicycle safety, child helmet safety, child safety

51,000 people were injured in 2010 because of failure to wear a helmet while riding a bike. Dr. Brindle has bike helmet tips for you and your child.

Social media and stress

Video: Social Media and Relationship Stress

Tags: anxiety, relationships, stress

More and more people are using social media to find new relationships. But as helpful as it can be in establishing a relationship, social media can lead to stress when Like turns to love online.

marathon runners

Marathon Mortality: Rare, Real, or Both?

Tags: exercising, heart disease, marathon mortality

How dangerous is marathon running, really? Two thirds the of runners who die during marathons have underlying heart conditions – enlarged hearts or blockages of the coronary arteries. Half marathons are much safer – about four times safer than a full marathon.

Sun protection

What You Should Know About Melanoma

Tags: melanoma, skin cancer, skin care

Summertime is around the corner, and that means more time in the sun for activities like swimming, biking and having fun at the beach or playground. Keep yourself safe while you soak up the sun.

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Avoiding Heat-Related Illness During Summer Months

Tags: Competitive Edge, dehydration, dizziness, electrolytes, headache, heat stroke, hyperthermia, hyponatremia, hypovolemia, nausea

The summer months are approaching, bringing an increased risk of heat related illness ranging from exhaustion to heat stroke — especially for athletes.

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Don’t Let Back Pain Beat You On the Golf Course

Tags: back pain, Competitive Edge, exercise

The most common site of injury and complaint in recreational, amateur and professional golfers is the low back, representing 23 to 35 percent of all injuries.

ACL-injuries-in-teen-athletes

ACL Injuries in Teen Athletes

Tags: ACL, anterior cruciate ligament, Competitive Edge, subluxation

Learn the basics of these injuries, which are prevalent in the young, active population.

nutrition-bars

What You Need to Know About Protein

Tags: amino acids, bread, cereals, Competitive Edge, dairy, fish, meat, nutrition bars, protein, soy

Protein is a necessary part of your diet, especially for athletes and highly active people. Learn the best way to get this basic building block for your body’s cells.

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See Better, Play Better!

Tags: Competitive Edge, eyesight, sports, vision

Your vision is composed of many skills that affect how well you play your sport.

Acupuncture-for-back-pain

Acupuncture for Back Pain

Tags: acupuncture, back pain, Competitive Edge

As an athlete, you train and condition your body to perform at its maximum ability, but there are times when the body cries out in pain from injury or overuse. Pain can hinder your ability to perform, and it’s especially important to seek help for back issues.