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Category: Exercise

Exercise Treats and Prevents Depression

We all know physical activity can do wonders for lifting the mood, but new research shows that regular exercise may actually prevent the onset of depression. Although earlier research has demonstrated the positive effects of exercise on mental and physical… More...
Exercise Better Than Drugs for Common Diseases

Exercise Better Than Drugs for Common Diseases

We all know regular exercise is critical for health, but new research shows it is actually as effective as drugs for several common diseases. In a study published in the British Medical Journal, physical activity was as effective as pharmaceuticals… More...

Preventing ACL Injuries in Athletes

Female athletes are two to nine times more likely to suffer from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries than males. New research suggests that gender disparity is likely the result of body type and landing techniques. ACL injuries are an extremely… More...

Chiropractic Enhances Benefits of Exercise for Back Pain

Countless studies have demonstrated the benefits of exercise therapies for relieving musculoskeletal conditions like chronic back pain. Now recent research shows that spinal adjustments, commonly used by chiropractors, may actually enhance the benefits of exercise therapies for back pain. Many… More...

Watermelon Juice Soothes Post-Exercise Muscle Soreness

Stock up on your favorite summer fruit while you’ll can: a new study found that watermelon juice can naturally alleviate muscle soreness after exercise. Watermelon juice has previously been found to have antioxidant properties which may boost muscle protein and… More...
Children's Sports Injury Data Collected by Text Messages

Most Common Kid Sports Injuries

While physical activity is beneficial for children’s health, it can lead to sports injuries in the growing bodies of young people. Research about sports injuries has been conducted in an effort to prevent injury and keep athletics as safe as… More...
Marathon Runner's Knee Healed by Chiropractor

Marathon Runner’s Knee Healed by Chiropractor

Knee pain can be the result of a wide variety of underlying causes. One such cause of knee pain that is often overlooked as even a possibility is entrapment of the saphenous nerve. The saphenous nerve is the largest sensory… More...
Comparing Sports Injuries Between Kids and Teens

Comparing Sports Injuries Between Kids and Teens

With pediatric health-care providers facing the epidemic of obesity, it is more important than ever to promote athletic activities among young people. Fortunately, participation in youth sports has grown steadily over the past four decades. Along with that increase comes… More...
Yoga for Back Pain: How Often Should You Practice?

Yoga for Back Pain: How Often Should You Practice?

Practicing yoga has been shown to be beneficial to health, including reducing low-back pain. If you’re interested in this natural, non-invasive option, you may be wondering how much time you will need to invest to experience the benefits. Perhaps just… More...
Risk Factors for Leg Pain in Runners

Risk Factors for Leg Pain in Runners

With the growing popularity of community-based races, more people are running for fun than ever before. While running is associated with a wealth of health and wellness benefits, some athletes experience overuse injuries while running and training for races. One… More...