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Category: Health & Fitness
“The Ripples Are Big”: Storying the Impact of Doping in Sport Beyond the Sanctioned Athlete
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Recent doping allegations within track and field include systemic doping (e.g. Russian Athletics), corrupt administration (e.g. the International Association of Athletics Federation; IAAF), and leaked…
Read MoreTips for Exercise Success
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Struggling to stay on track with your exercise plan? Michele Kerulis offers three tips to help keep you active and reach your health and fitness goals.
Read MoreExercise Adherence Tips
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As many as 80% of people who begin an exercise program do not stick with it. While initially, many people are motivated to begin an exercise program. It even can be fun. But what does it take to stay…
Read MoreBody Image and Physical Activity
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What is Body Image? Body image refers to the thoughts, feelings, and perceptions you have about your body appearance and shape. How Does Body Image Influence Physical Activity? How you feel…
Read MoreWhen Building Muscle Turns into Muscle Dysmorphia
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Photo Anchor: Muscle and Brawn URL: https://muscleandbrawn.com In today’s world, action figures, men’s magazines, television shows, and movies often portray the ideal body for men. The ideal…
Read MoreStress Management Tips for Good Health
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Following simple stress management tips can improve your health. Stress has been related to health problems such as heart attacks, strokes, ulcers, migraines, and sleeping problems or disorders.…
Read MoreDisordered Eating in Athletes: Understanding the Basics and What We Can Do About It
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Updated January 8, 2021 (originally published July 31, 2014) by Dana K. Voelker, West Virginia University; Jenny Conviser, ASCEND Consultation in Health Care, LLC; Hayley Perelman, Yale University…
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