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Getting head strong: how not to miss workouts - or good times out - because of aching migraines

Article Abstract:

An estimated 18 million Americans suffer from migraine headaches, but there are some effective treatments on the market such as sumatriptan succinate and lidocaine. Although exercise may prevent or reduce migraines, athletes should not exercise immediately after the onset of pain.

Author: Brown, Kathryn Sergeant
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1996
Migraine

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The cold facts: exercising when you're under the weather

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Excessive physical exertion during a cold can magnify the symptoms, and exercising with a fever can put an abnormal strain on the heart. It is best to limit the intensity of exercise during a cold. One recommendation is to keep the heart rate below 60%.

Author: Pear, Marcia J.
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1992
Cold (Disease), Common cold

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All the right moves

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Athletes can retrain their bodies through movement reeducation to prevent injuries and improve performance. Three of the most widely known programs are Rolfing, Feldenkrais and the Alexander Technique.

Author: Pear, Marcia J.
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1993
Usage, Training, Mind and body therapies, Alexander technique, Mind body medicine, Rolfing

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Subjects list: Health aspects, Care and treatment, Exercise, Athletes
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