Few activities give such a feeling of freedom and adventure as surfing, but like most sports, injuries of various kinds can result. While most dedicated surfers will take precautions to prevent becoming hurt, accidents with your board and the uncertainty of the ocean...
The word ‘osteoporosis’ means ‘porous bone’, and refers to the gradual dissolution of the bone tissue leading to weak bones that can fracture easily. Although most people think of bones as being solid, the skeletal system is actually made up of living bone tissue that...
The bursa might be looked upon as pillows or cushions meant to protect the joints from friction between them and other body parts like tendons or bones. Bursas (also called bursae) are plump sacs filled with a fluid to provide cushioning and prevent irritation and...
Those who engage in body building understand that this goes far beyond a simple exercise program. Body building is an activity that demands concentration, dedication, and stamina. The goal of body building is to create a sculptured body where the well-developed...
If you have begun to feel like one of those hamsters running endlessly in a wheel, perhaps it’s time to step back and take a look at how your life is going. We’ve all heard how the modern world has provided us with a mountain of labor saving devices, but it seems...