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Baseball player Scott Podsednik stole 35 bases with the Royals and the Dodgers last season, but it’s now May and he has yet to take a Major League at-bat this year. Sports Illustrated wonders when Podsednik will return to form- if ever. Why? Plantar faciitis. This some-what mysterious but incredibly agonizing foot inflammation has sidelined […]READ MORE

While many exercisers are quick to turn to free weights for mass building, resistance bands are often overlooked. These elastic bands can be used to work your muscles through a full-range of motion that you don’t regularly get with free weight curls and extensions. Unlike free weights, resistance bands also provide constant tension on the […]READ MORE

What is organic food? Food that is labeled “organic” has been grown or raised without chemical fertilizers, pest killers (pesticides), weed killers, or drugs. This means that farmers and ranchers who grow organic food use only natural pest killers and fertilizers, feed their animals only organic food, don’t give their animals antibiotics or hormones, and […]READ MORE

Plyometrics help build power, strength, and speed, and also help you practice landing skills. When you practice these skills, a sports performance specialist can give you specific instructions and watch to be sure you are landing correctly. Jump and spin. On the same spot, bend your knees and jump into the air. Spin one-quarter turn […]READ MORE

Summer is a great time for exercising and playing outside. Even if you live somewhere like Hampton Roads where it gets hot or humid every afternoon, there are ways you can stay in shape by being active in the great outdoors. Just make sure you take the appropriate precautions when you participate in strenuous activity […]READ MORE

When you’re trying to manage your household with low vision there are two steps you can take to help make your daily life easier: adjusting your lighting and labeling and marking difficult to read items. Lighting You should always position lighting so that it is aimed at what you want to see, and away from […]READ MORE

Back injury is best avoided at all costs. After the first time you have injured your back, it becomes more vulnerable to future injury. A back injury can alter your entire quality of life and possibly your livelihood, especially if it returns or becomes chronic. The time you take to use the right lifting mechanics […]READ MORE

Weight training is a form of resistance exercise. A good fitness program includes resistance exercise 2 days each week or more, and includes 8 to 10 exercises that work all the major muscle groups. It’s best to allow at least one day of rest between these exercises. But when it comes to weight training, it’s […]READ MORE

Every year, thousands of older adults fall and hurt themselves. Falls are one of the main causes of injury and disability in people age 65 and older. Those who have had a stroke or have multiple sclerosis or osteoporosis are also at greater risk for a dangerous fall. Thankfully, there are numerous ways to avoid […]READ MORE

For many people, eating out is something they do to relax and socialize. You don’t have to give this up when you are on a low-sodium diet, but it is important to be more careful about what you order in a restaurant. Sodium is not just in table salt. You can also find it in […]READ MORE