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Injuries: To ice or to heat?

Injuries: To ice or to heat?

We all know how important it is to maintain an active lifestyle. It's also important to know how to treat injuries, both acute and chronic, that may occur as a result of activity and exercise. Common treatments for injuries involve the application of ice or heat, but do you know which type of injuries call for which treatment? And do you know the safest and most effective way to apply these treatments? Patrick F. Leary,...Read More »

The Dangers of Dehydration

The Dangers of Dehydration

Every day, an average adult loses more than 10 cups of water simply by sweating, breathing and eliminating waste, according to the Mayo Clinic. During the hot summer months, this amount can easily increase. If a person does not compensate by replenishing his/her water supply, a potentially life-threatening condition can occur - dehydration. While mild dehydration can be easily treated and prevented, severe dehydration can be much more complicated. Dehydration occurs when your body does...Read More »

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