Sneezing is normally a protective mechanism that keeps potentially harmful things out of our respiratory system.
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The speed of a sneeze clocks in at a rather impressive 35mph in some cases.
Hamstring tears typically happen because of overstretching.
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It isn’t just powerlifters who are at risk of a muscle tear – they can happen to anyone.
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Air travel is safer than you might think, despite the publicity surrounding the recent Singapore Airlines incident. Here’s what’s going on to distort your perception of risk.
NSW Waratahs Women versus Brumbies Women at Allianz Stadium in Sydney.
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Despite the fact that there are similar injuries in men and women’s rugby, women should not be viewed merely as smaller versions of men.
Christian McCaffrey and the San Francisco 49ers will try to stop the Kansas City Chiefs from winning their third Super Bowl in five years.
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Oh, yeah, and there’s a game, too.
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffered a torn Achilles tendon after being sacked by Buffalo Bills defensive end Leonard Floyd.
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Two days after Rodgers’ injury, the NFL players union called on the league to convert all playing fields to natural grass.
Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III falls to the court after suffering a toe injury during a playoff game in May 2021.
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The gargantuan feet of NBA players are the stuff of legend. But nearly two-thirds of their injuries occur below the waist, and they have a 25.8% chance of incurring an ankle injury every season.
Clash of the tight ends?
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As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare to take on the Philadelphia Eagles, The Conversation takes a critical look at some of the biggest news stories from the past NFL season.
Medical personnel attend to Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin after he collapsed on the field during an NFL game in Cincinnati on Jan. 2, 2023.
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ESPN commentators avoided speculation and struck a compassionate tone.
Make sure you include a good warm-up.
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Aches, pain and injuries are often reasons people put off exercise.
Road traffic crashes are the most common cause of facial injuries in Nigeria.
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More Nigerians should be encouraged to have health insurance to reduce the burden of treating facial injuries.
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We need a uniform regulatory framework balancing the risks and benefits of e-scooters, and clarifying avenues for compensation.
Reconsidering the rules of the game may help prevent concussions and other injuries.
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Girls’ rugby is a sport with higher than expected concussion rates. As the sport grows in popularity, preventing concussions is more effective than treating them.
Cirque du Soleil contortionist Aruna Bataa makes it look so easy.
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Circus is exciting, though sometimes unpredictable. At any moment during rehearsal, performance or travel, injuries can occur.
Most running injuries happen because of overuse.
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Running injuries don’t have to be inevitable.
Musculoskeletal injuries can cause severe pain and lead to greater problems.
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A biomedical engineer explains how human-made materials inserted in the body hold hope to repair painful injuries more efficiently than bone grafts.
Tendon and muscle injuries are the most common.
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Top tip: take it slow when you get back to training.
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Once his leg fracture heals, his leg can potentially be just as straight and strong as it was before. But his foot and ankle are more of a worry.
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The guidelines are informed by a review of the best available evidence. The less you drink, the lower the risk of harm to your health.
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Comparing presentations to Victorian hospital emergency departments in May 2020 to those in May 2019 reveals some important differences.