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Muscle soreness can be expected after you exercise. Pain, on the other hand, could indicate an injury. Knowing the difference can help you remain active or can be a warning that you need to see a doctor...

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If you like to exercise outside, it’s tempting to just soldier through a cold weather snap without changing your routine too much. However, cold winter temperatures can greatly affect everything from your muscles to certain medical conditions...

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Kuechly’s retirement triggers questions about football health concerns

As Luke Kuechly’s surprise retirement from the Carolina Panthers reverberates through fan circles and the NFL, the health dangers that pro football players face is getting yet another round of scrutiny...

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6 things parents should know about concussions

Dr. Chris Felton of Novant Health Ballantyne Family & Sports Medicine often deals with misconceptions about concussions among young athletes...

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4 key injury tips for parents of athletes

Playing fields will soon fill with young athletes launching into fall sports. Parents need to be aware of injuries, which are a part of sports whether your child is a beginner, veteran, or a player for their school team or a recreational squad...

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6 do’s and don’ts for sports parents

Millions of American children participate in sports, and with those athletes come parents and their influence. Dr. Eric Warren, medical director of Novant Health Sports Medicine, played football in high school, treats athletes and is a sports parent and softball coach...

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