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What does an ice bath do?

specialmom

Ice baths are a thing in the sports world apparently. Both of my sons who are in high school and participate in sports have now had ice ...

2 answers | 1 comment

How can I help my 8 y/o from continuing to gain weight so fast?

Teddyjacks

My 8.1 y/o daughter is 49 inches tall and weighs 63 pounds. This bumped her into the high bmi category. She eats well and doesn't wa...

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Possible calf strain/pulled muscle?

Normalguy87

18, Male, Healthy So around three days ago my right calf and foot started feeling odd. In what I can only describe as the muscle feeling...

3 answers | 1 comment

I feel muscle pain in the back of my thighs while sitting.

unjayc

It starts right after I take a sit and it feels worse than having sat for hours for a healthy person. I try to sit as little as possible...

2 answers | 2 comments

Small sensations like "elastic pings or snaps" in my outer thigh

Jenn660

I was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this or knows what this is. I have been experiencing what I can only describe as smal...

2 answers

What do think is the best way to choose a Running Shoe?

Sara_MHModerator

A good pair of fresh running shoes can make all the difference. Stores that specialize in fitting you specifically in running athletic s...

3 answers | 9 comments

Do you really need 10,000 steps?

Emily_MHManager

A recent Harvard Health study determined that maybe you don't. "The study concluded that among older women, as few as 4,400 steps per ...

1 answer | 2 comments

resting bpm is 60 , if i do training it shoots up to 200, should i be concerned?

Alex_17

i'm an 18 year old male, with a bmi of 21 and i did do a lot of cardio training ,as i am a cross country athlete. when i train i use a fi...

2 answers

Can high blood platelets cause increased bug bites?

AllisonCD

So I like kayaking and swimming in our local lakes in Colorado. I have O blood type. I release a lot of CO2 I’m sure because I love to s...

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Muscle-cramp fighting foods

Kirstie_MHModerator

Stretching and getting regular physical activity are the best way to prevent muscle cramping, but nutrition also plays a part: https://...

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Anyone with gastritis who needs to gain weight?

NewStart66

I have gastritis and GERD and really need to gain a lot of weight. Any good meal plans you would recommend? I am a wreck. Thanks.

4 answers | 10 comments

Flu-like symptoms after exercise

Jaune

I love running, using aerobic equipment and lifting weights; however, I ususually experience flu-like symtoms for days, sometimes weeks, ...

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