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Person in wheelchair stretching after lifting weights
April 4, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

If You’re Sore After a Workout, Should You Be Concerned?

Low-level, dull soreness that goes away with rest or physical activity is normal — but if it lingers or worsens, see a healthcare provider

Male standing outside, grasping his shoulder
February 18, 2025/Orthopaedics

When You Don’t Need Surgery for a Torn Rotator Cuff

Rest, physical therapy, pain relief medication and steroid injections may be able to help instead

A person holds an ice pack on their arm
December 18, 2024/Primary Care

How Long Should You Ice an Injury?

20 minutes is the max — and you may actually need a lot less

Large hand with athlete-taped wrist and fingers gripping football on the field
October 16, 2024/Orthopaedics

Understanding the Concussion Protocol, From Little League to the NFL

Concussion protocol describes the steps needed to test for concussion and return to play — timelines vary

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someone putting kinesiology tape on another's knee
September 5, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

Can Kinesiology Tape Help Your Athletic Performance?

Elastic therapeutic tape can provide extra support, but it can’t improve your stats

Mouth showing missing tooth and glass of milk with saved tooth immersed in the liquid.
August 28, 2023/Oral Health

What To Do When You Knock Out a Tooth

Act quickly to increase the chances that your tooth can be saved

Person inhaling smelling salts from packet.
June 27, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

What Smelling Salts Do to Your Body

Unproven and unregulated, they aren’t the best choice to boost performance

Children playing soccer, basketball and baseball in background with Atheltic cup in foreground.
April 14, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

Does Your Kid Need an Athletic Cup?

Protective equipment like sports cups can help avoid injury

Person in pool swimming freestyle down a lane.
December 17, 2022/Exercise & Fitness

Injured Foot? Try These Cardio, Core and Strength Workouts

Rethink your exercise routine to maintain — and maybe even gain — fitness during recovery

Selecting the right running shoe
January 19, 2021/Exercise & Fitness

How to Pick a Running Shoe

Tips for finding your perfect running shoe

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