Sports Medicine

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Most people aren't exercising enough each week. Here are tips to help reach those goals

Baseball players' vision problems shine light on lingering concussion symptoms

When to see a doctor about Achilles tendon pain

Achilles tendon pain

Can you float yourself to better health? What the science says about sensory deprivation tanks

Flotation tanks

Sports concussions eventually could be diagnosed via a sideline saliva test

Q&A: Local expert explains Ben Simmons' back injury and path forward

High school and college football deaths more common during conditioning sessions, new report says

High school and college football fatalities

Stiff muscles are a counterintuitive superpower of NBA athletes

New study suggests soccer headers may be tied to balance problems in players

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Sports Medicine

University of Iowa researchers develop bioactive gel to treat knee injuries

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Study examines the body's response to Bikram yoga

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Study: Fast food just as effective for recovery as sports supplements

Sports Eye Safety Month: Eye injuries and protective eyewear

Breathing tips for a better workout

Sports massage therapy can speed recovery, prevent injury

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Mantras, visualization improve athletic performance

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ACL injuries in female athletes linked to genes

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Smart sports garment improves performance, prevents injury

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Pennsylvania Marijuana Anxiety

Anxiety diagnoses have fueled growth of Pennsylvania's medical marijuana program

Jefferson Health donation

Jefferson Health receives $28 million donation from Sidney and Caroline Kimmel

Prostate Cancer Treatment

Prostate cancer is unlikely to kill men if it's low risk and treated according to best practices,...

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