Football and soccer injuries
(Back and Neck Injury). If you play sports, these are some things you need to know to stay safe. If you're a parent, no doubt you'll want to know the latest news in sports safety.

Improving Swimming Technique
(Swimming). Guest Author Ilkka Keskinen of the Deptartment of Physical Education at Jyväskylä University, answers the question "what exactly are these problems which it is so difficult for the coach to solve in training technique?"

Millions at Risk of Heat-related Illness
(Women's Health) Find out how to lower your risk of heat-related illness.

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
(Asthma) Learning CPR can mean the difference between life and death for someone close to you.

Beginning an Exercise Program
(Exercise) Starting an exercise program can be overwhelming. What exercises should you do? How often? How long? With proper planning, you can start exercising and reach your goals.

Yoga and Swimming by Haley Cope
(Swimming). If you have ever watched a good swimmer, one of the things you notice is the ease and grace of their movements It looks as if they are exerting very little effort, while those around them struggle to keep pace. What's their secret? It might be yoga!

Protect Your Health with Exercise
(Exercise). There's a new name for being overweight and out of shape. It's called Sedentary Death Syndrome and you may be at risk if you don't exercise. Find out easy ways to get off the couch and stay active.

Foot Facts or Fiction?
(Physical Therapy). Are you curious about how many miles you walk per year or how much bodyweight is placed upon each foot as you walk? If so, then see how well you know your foot facts from foot fiction!

Variety... the Spice of Exercise!
(Weight Loss). A recent study from the University of Florida says that adding variety to your workout may ensure that you stick to it.

Improve Your Sex Life With Exercise
(Exercise). If you need a little more pep in your sex life, why not try a little exercise? Not only will you improve your health, you'll boost your libido as well.

Yoga and Your Feet: Sole Mates
(Yoga). Did your grandfather ever say, "Be good to your feet and they will be good to you"? He was right! Yoga is great for your feet, and if you treat your feet well, it will enhance your Yoga practice. This is a two-way street that will lead you to bliss!

Should You Exercise With An Injury?
(exercise). Don't ignore the signs of a potentially serious injury. Learn how to interpret your body's warning signals and stay active through the recovery process.

Metabolife Recalls Diet Bars
(Weight Lose). Diet product manufacturer Metabolife has recalled its Diet & Energy bars due to a labeling error which misrepresents the nutritional content.

The Vitamin Police
(Nutrition). Do Dietary Supplements Need Tighter Regulation?

Working Out On The Road
(Exercise). Do you ever skip workouts when you go out of town? Maybe you find it hard to stick to a routine when your daily schedule changes or when you don't have the equipment you normally use. Whatever the reason (or excuses), here are some solutions.

Top 10 First Aid Myths
(First Aid). You've probably heard one sometime in your life. Maybe you've even tried one. But do they really work? Some first aid myths are harmless, while others can be very dangerous. Take a look at the top 10 most common first aid myths.

Strong Body, Strong Soul, Part 2
(Yoga). Part 2 of this 2-part series focuses on the lower body. Strength training can enhance the power of your standing poses... if you pay attention to these tips.

Swimmer's Shoulder
(Swimming). No one works hard, swimming lap after lap, just to get injured. But that may be the cause of swimmer's shoulder. Lap after lap - done the wrong way too often or too fast.

Summer Sports Safety
(Back and Neck). From surfing to jumping on a trampoline to water skiing, prevent injuries to the back and neck with these safety tips. Helmets, life jackets, and common sense can go a long way to a safe and happy summer.

Ten Signs of a Weekend Warrior
(Physical Therapy). Did you know that weekends may be hazardous to your health? Take this self test and see if you might be suffering from weekend warrior woes.

Postpartum Fitness
(Exercise). You've had your baby and now it's time to get back into your exercise routine. Where do you start? Get basic tips for safe exercise to help you lose weight and generate more energy to take care of your baby.

Never Too Old To Be (Or Get!) In Shape
(Men's Health). If you're looking for some inspiration to get in shape this spring, Sean Milligan's story might be it. He's really a remarkable guy.

Spring Into Fitness & Stretch Your Hamstrings
(Physical Therapy). Muscles that are very tight may not work optimally in the body. Spring into action and learn various methods to stretch your hamstrings.

ATC's - The Original Sports First Aiders
(First Aid). Ever wonder who those people are who run out on the football field when an injury occurs? Most likely an Athletic Trainer.

Exercising During Pregnancy
(Exercise). If you've got a little one on the way, taking care of yourself is your top priority. Find out how to exercise during pregnancy.

Five Mental Toughness Tips
(Tennis). Get your mind to be a partner, not an extra opponent, on the tennis court.

Exercise During Cancer Treatment?
(Cancer). Yes! Recent research supports that exercise during radiation and/or chemotherapy is beneficial to cancer patients' overall well-being. Need something more specific to get you going? Try this one - evidence shows it's effective in relieving common cancer treatment side-effects.

The Skinny on Carbs
(Diabetes). Carbohydrates are the key to successful dietary treatment of diabetes. Find out how carbs raise blood glucose levels, and how tools like carb counting and exchanges can provide tighter blood sugar control.

MRI
(Orthopedics). Ever wonder how a MRI works? This technology developed about 30 years ago has significantly changed medicine by adding a new perspective and amazing tool to aid in treating many conditions.

The Truth About the Fat Burning Zone
(Exercise). Is working in your 'fat burning' cardio zone the best way to burn fat and lose weight? Find out!

Basics of a Healthy Diet
(Nutrition). What’s in a healthy diet? Regardless of the type of diet you eat, most all nutrition professionals agree on three basic concepts...

Painful Matters..When is Pain Really a Gain?
(Physical Therapy). When one has pain, is pain really a gain? Find out when and when not to hurt.

Heads Up: Avoiding Head Injuries
(Physical Therapy). Football players, such as Troy Aikman, will suffer one or more concussions during their professional sports career. Stay heads up in life and learn about more concussions and head injury. Learn how to play it safe.

8 Weeks to Increased Fitness in the Pool
(Swimming). Have the basics of a workout figured out, but other than getting in the pool, you don't know where to start? Maybe you are stuck in a rut and want to try something different? Here's a plan to help you get fitter (and maybe faster) in the pool.

Shoulder Separation
(Orthopedics). Shoulder separations are the result of a disruption of the acromioclavicular joint. This injury can cause pain and swelling of the shoulder.

Expert Reviewers Wanted for New First Aid Guidelines
(First Aid). All persons with expertise in emergency care and/or occupational first aid and safety worldwide, are invited to participate in the official update of the National Guidelines for First Aid Training in Occupational Settings.

Head Injuries
(Physical Therapy). Football players, such as the Troy Aikman, will suffer one or more concussions during their professional sports career. Stay heads up in life and learn about more concussions and head injury. Play it safe this SuperBowl Sunday.

Football Sporting Injury Quiz
(Physical Therapy). Do you know the safest helmet in use today? What are your chances of suffering a head injury during football play?

Head Injury Tool
(Physical Therapy). Clear Thinking or Cloudy Thoughts....keep out of the dark with this quick online tool.

Hip Recall
(Arthhritis). Approximately 17,500 hip replacement components which were implanted have been recalled due to a glitch in the manufacturing process. The patients who have the recalled hip implants face possible revision surgery.

How Does Anesthesia Work?
(Anesthesiology). It may seem unbelievable, but all the details about how anesthesia works have yet to be worked out. Here is a discussion of what we DO know about how anesthesia works.

Insider Tips for Finding a Good Surgeon
(Surgery). Find out about this Guide's insider strategies for locating the best surgeons for herself and her family.

Running Injuries
(Orthopedics). Injuries among runners are an unfortunate, but all to common, occurrence. Understanding an injury is the key to effective treatment.

Swimmer's Shoulder
(Swimming). No one works hard, swimming lap after lap, just to get injured. But that may be the cause of swimmer's shoulder. Lap after lap - done the wrong way too often or too fast.

Stretching for swimmers
(Swimming). Links to information on stretches for swimmers and other athletes.

Orthopedic Trivia
(Orthopedics). How much do you know about common orthopedic conditions? What joint is most commonly replaced? What does the word orthopedics mean? Find out here!

Sports Nutrition
(Nutrition). Nutrition information for sports, endurance athletes, weight lifters and active adults: from supplementation and ergogenic aides to hydration and energy.

Athletes and Eating Disorders
(Eating Disorders). Athletes, usually known for carefully conditioning their bodies, can also be at a high risk of developing eating disorders. These websites explore this paradoxial phenomenon.

Medicine and Running
(Running). Medical advice and information from the professionals.

Wilderness First Aid
(First Aid). Snakes and bugs and bears…Oh My! Learn some first aid tips to pack along with your canteen.

Osteoporosis
(Orthopedics). Osteoporosis is a common condition that affects millions of people. Find information to help understand this common disorder, and information on.

Winterize the Body
(Physical Therapy). Make sure to take care of the body this winter. Try these ten steps and stay healthy while hitting the slopes.

Painful Matters..When is Pain Really a Gain
(Physical Therapy). Not all pain equals gain. This article tells you when to Hurt and When Not to Hurt.

Tackling Sports Injuries
(First Aid). First aid essentials from the sidelines or in the game.

Dry Land Training for Swimming
(Swimming). Add dryland work - flexibility exercises, plyometric work, swimming while wearing weights, and resistance training to improve your swimming..

Free Weights or Machines?
(Exercise). Want to know if free weights really are better than machines at building muscle? Read on!

One More Good Reason to Exercise
(Senior Health). Put on those jogging shoes Ladies! This new study shows the benefits that intense exercise can have for your bones.

How To Find An Orthopedic Surgeon
(Orthopedics). Finding an orthopedic surgeon can be a difficult task. Here are a few steps to complete if you don't know where to turn to next.

Weight Training for Cycling
(Bicycling). Lift weights in the off-season to make yourself a stronger cyclist.

Bicycling Injury Management and Prevention
(Bicycling). Information about prevention and treatment of some of the more common cycling injuries.

Swimming Injury Management and Prevention
(Tennis). Information about prevention and treatment of some of the more common swimming injuries.

Tennis Injuries and Prevention
(Tennis). Information about prevention and treatment of elbow, shoulder, ankle, foot, and other tennis injuries.

Exercise is an Effective Antidepressant
(Mental Health). A new study at Duke University finds that it also keeps depression from returning. Exercise alone seems to work better than exercise and Zoloft together.

Orthopedic Injuries
(Orthopedics).Here you have access to quick information on some of the most common orthopedic conditions, from arthritis and ankle sprains, to bunions and bursitis.

Needy Knees...In Need of Physical Therapy
(Physical Therapy). Chrondromalacia...is not a sick knee joke. Anterior knee pain is real and may be helped by physical therapy. Understand what it is and how it may be helped.

Abdominal Workouts
(Exercise). Ever wonder how to work your abdominals correctly? Would you like to know a good ab workout? This article is for you. Get answers to common questions and much more.

Cast Care
(Orthopedics).Caring properly for a cast is an important part of the healing process. This article explains some tips for cast care.

Repetitive Strain Injuries
(Repetitive Strain Injuries). This guide can show you how to teach your child to safely use a computer and a backpack.