Injuries Stories
- In the debate regarding CrossFit training, the high risk of injury is often brought up by critics. But how prevalent is it and what can we do to be safer?
- As fascinating as the boiling water challenge looks, hospitals in the U.S. say you definitely shouldn't be tossing boiling hot water into the air. Here's why.
- Could taking selfies cause physical harm? One doctor in California says there has been a rise in cases of "selfie wrist" which is a form of carpal tunnel.
- As firearm-related deaths have increased since 2013, experts are urging more efforts in the United States to protect children from preventable deaths.
- From heart attacks to physical injuries, Christmas time may not be all that festive for everyone. Here are a few risks that could peak during the season.
- Need a reason to book that massage session you've been putting off? Here are five possible health benefits to reap, both for your body and your mind.
- Do you remember the last time you replaced your shoes? Here are four simple footwear tips to boost your performance and decrease your risk of injury.
- You might be slowing down or worsening your wound healing without realizing it. Here are five simple changes you can make to accelerate the process instead.
- Stretching is important to reduce the risk of injury during a workout session. But the act can also help deal with stress and prove useful for diabetes patients.
- Excessive drinking was responsible for over 3 million deaths around the world in 2016, a WHO report found. Causes included injuries, digestive disorders, cardiovascular diseases, etc.
- High-intensity interval training or HIIT can be highly effective when performed correctly. Here are 4 precautions to help avoid common mistakes.
- Rhabdomyolysis is a condition which releases harmful proteins into the bloodstream, potentially causing kidney damage and low calcium levels.