Football is a collision sport, and injuries are part of its reality at every level. Many cannot be eliminated, but good technique, conditioning, equipment and rules reduce their frequency and severity. The most common injuries Quarterback injuries Quarterbacks face specific risks: shoulder and elbow strain from throwing, ankle and knee injuries when hit in the … Read more
Always, from the moment your feet leave the ground until they are back on it. That includes climbing up, setting or removing the stand, sitting, and climbing down. Falls from tree stands are a leading cause of serious hunting injuries, and many happen during the climb or the transition onto and off the platform, before … Read more
No. It is physically impossible to swallow your own tongue. The tongue is a muscle firmly attached to the floor of the mouth by a band of tissue called the lingual frenulum, and to the jaw and hyoid bone at its base. It cannot slide down the throat. The myth is persistent, though, and it … Read more
It depends on the kind of spare. A full-size spare can be used like a normal tire, while a temporary spare, often called a “donut”, is only meant to get you to a tire shop. Temporary “donut” spares Most temporary spares are designed for about 50 to 70 miles of driving and a maximum speed … Read more
For many people with a healthy, uncomplicated pregnancy, running is safe. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) says that people who ran regularly before pregnancy can usually continue, with their health care provider’s approval and some adjustments. Pregnancy is not the time to start running for the first time or to train for … Read more
The short answer: no more than 2 hours at room temperature, and only 1 hour if it is hotter than 90°F (32°C), for example at a picnic or in a hot car. After that, throw it away, even if it looks and smells fine. Why two hours? Bacteria such as Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus and Clostridium … Read more
Yes, as long as it is fully cooked. Shrimp is one of the lowest-mercury seafoods, and the FDA and EPA list it among the “Best Choices” for people who are pregnant or breastfeeding. It provides protein, iodine, vitamin B12 and some omega-3 fats, all useful during pregnancy. How much seafood is recommended The FDA/EPA advice … Read more
