Tag: injuries

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How long does it take to build muscle?

Healthy and strong muscles are essential for proper body functioning. Also, some people may want to achieve a physical appearance that is enhanced by muscle development. Skeletal muscles are composed of contracting muscle fibers that make movement possible. Muscle contraction also plays a role in how a person sits and stands – in other words, […]

Young Athletes: Injuries And Prevention

High profile events like the Olympics bring the hope that witnessing and celebrating dedicated athletes at the top of their game, will inspire young people to take up sport and physical activities that help them develop confidence, lead more satisfying lives, and not least, secure long-term health by reducing their risk for developing chronic illness […]

Stroller, carrier injuries send two children to the ER every hour

According to Nationwide Children’s, an average of one child aged 5 years and younger is treated in hospital emergency departments every 45 minutes for a stroller-related injury in the United States. The study, published in Academic Pediatrics, determined injuries associated with stroller and wearable carriers in the U.S. between 1990-2010 using data from the National […]