Pressure to Perfection: Are Adolescent Boys Risking Their Health When Building Muscle?

Colin Lane recently saw a client in his mid-twenties undergoing hip replacement surgery due to wear and tear.

Colin Lane saw a range of injuries during his 18 years as a physiotherapist for Cork’s senior footballers. But recently there was a “twist”: A client in his mid-20s undergoes hip replacement surgery due to wear and tear. Those injuries say something about the physical stress that some young athletes put on themselves. He has … Read more

Diuretics: How Do They Help Lower High Blood Pressure?

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Diuretics, also known as water tablets, are drugs used to increase the amount of water and salt expelled from the body as urine. Know for which condition your doctor might recommend this medicine. Diuretics, often called water pills, help remove excess salt and water from the bloodstream through urine. There are different types of diuretics … Read more