No athlete, regardless of gender, age, and competition level, is immune to injuries. And in America, over 8.6 million recreation and sports-related injuries? are reported yearly. Athletes depend on their resilient and robust bodies to participate in the rink, court, and field and when an injury stops your ability to participate, it affects your social…
Michael Phelps, the most decorated athletes in Olympic history (with an impressive 28 medals) made history in more ways than one when, after the 2012 games, he told the press that he had struggled with longtime depression so consistently, that he sometimes thought of taking his life. His story is a stark reminder that although…
Bodybuilding uses continuous progressive resistance training to increase and develop one’s muscles for aesthetic reasons. A person who engages in such an activity is generally known as a professional bodybuilder. Bodybuilding has evolved over the years, from its humble roots of building arm muscles to the current emphasis on building the chest, back, biceps, and…
There are approximately 3.5 million sports injuries each year in the US, with sprains and strains being the most common. Recovering from a sports injury can be stressful if all you want to do is get back to your favorite hobby, but this stress can slow down recovery times due to higher levels of cortisol…
Article: Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a chronic form of inflammatory arthritis that affects 2-3 million Americans. It is a degenerative autoimmune disease that causes extreme pain and stiffness in the spine, back and/or peripheral joints. While there is currently no cure for AS, there are plenty of ways to help manage the pain and help…
More than one in six Canadians have hay fever and there are many other allergies people deal with on a regular basis, including food, pet dander, and mold allergies. For someone wanting to join in with sports, allergies can be downright debilitating. Imagine trying to participate in a sport while your eyes are streaming and…
In athletes, sports hernias are one of the most common causes of pain in the hip and groin area. Each year, sports hernias affect around 5% of adult athletes, which amounts to thousands of students, professionals, and amateurs alike. It’s most common in those who play high-contact sports such as hockey, football, soccer, and the…