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The Link Between Sleep and Sports Performance

A good night’s sleep can do more than provide rest—it may improve your athletic performance. Discover the relationship between sleep and physical health and learn how to improve your sleep quality.
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Preventing Sports Injuries: 8 Tips for Athletes of All Ages

From your choice of equipment to how you prepare to practice and play, preventing sports injuries lies (mostly) in your hands.
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Keeping Exercise Safe: Warm Up to Win, Cool Down to Conquer

When it comes to exercise, the focus is usually on the workout itself—whether it’s a run, a weightlifting session or a yoga class. But the practices that bookend your exercise routine, namely warming up and cooling down, are just as important.
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How to Prevent Winter Sports Injuries All Season Long

Whether you’re hitting the slopes, the trails or the backyard, outdoor winter sports can be fun for the whole family. With proper precautions and the right gear, you can also prevent many types of injuries.
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Recognizing Dehydration Symptoms in Athletes

Athletes of every age, ability and activity are at risk of experiencing dehydration symptoms. Maintaining proper hydration before, during and after exercise is key to performing your best and getting the greatest benefit out of your workouts.
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Preventing Pickleball Injuries

Pickleball-related injuries range from mild sprains to severe muscular strains and joint complications. Thankfully, many players can effectively prevent and treat these injuries by knowing what causes them, how to prevent injury and what recovery looks like.
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The Top 10 Signs You Might Need a Concussion Test

The Top 10 Signs You Might Need a Concussion Test

If you’ve ever watched a sporting event on TV or in person, you’ve probably seen at least one athlete taken off the field with a concussion. This type of traumatic brain injury is common, particularly among athletes, but would you recognize the symptoms if you or a loved one needed a concussion test?
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The Most Common Endurance Sports Injuries and How to Treat Them

The Most Common Endurance Sports Injuries and How to Treat Them

Participating in endurance sports like running, swimming, or cycling can put you at a higher risk for sports injuries. Find out what steps to take if you’re athletic performance has been affected by a sports injury.
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7 Tips to Help Your Child Avoid Sports Injury This Season

The sports season is straight ahead. Taking some basic precautions now can help your child avoid sports injury later. Find out what you can do.
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How Weekend Warriors Can Stay Well

How Weekend Warriors Can Stay Well

Regular exercise can lower your risk for heart disease, but spotty exercise practices can lead to serious problems. Learn how being a “weekend warrior” can take a toll on your heart and how to exercise safely.
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