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Can Fiber Help With Athletics?
Athlete’s foot is an infection of the foot caused by fungi called dermatophytes which invade the "dead" outer layers of the skin. It is also called tinea pedis.
This fungus requires a warm and moist environment. Wearing poorly ventilated shoes and socks that harbor...
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8 Diet Tips to Help Athletes Reach Peak Performance
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"Pleasure" fibers may help in human bonding
An international team of scientists has discovered nerve fibers in the skin that transmit pleasure messages to the brain, a finding they say may... Read more »
When the Athlete Has a Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Source: eOrthopod
Much has been written about the evaluation and treatment of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears. That's because they are the most common knee... Read more »
Brace Yourself: Knee Braces May Not Help Athletes' Weak Knees ...
Source: eOrthopod
In almost any group of athletes, there will usually be someone wearing a knee brace. Knee bracing has become a common way to give extra support for... Read more »
New Findings about ACL Repair May Help Athletes Plan Timing of...
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After an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair, some patients have trouble getting their full quadriceps muscle strength back. This study checked... Read more »
Fiber
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Fiber is a substance foundin plants. Dietary fiber -- the kind you eat -- is found in fruits, vegetables, andgrains. It is an important part of a... Read more »
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