Resume play: new splint may speed return after injury
Article Abstract:
Splints made of a material called plastizote may be soft enough to avoid harming other sport participants as well as firm enough to protect an injury. The splints are lightweight and may be worn between games, but they may not be appropriate for all types of fractures.
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Prevention
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0032-8006
Year: 1995
Care and treatment, Materials, Fractures (Injuries), Fractures, Splints (Surgery), Splints
Publication Name: Prevention
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0032-8006
Year: 1995
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Gain from gains: can selenium stave off the biggest threats?
Article Abstract:
A research project found that people with blood selenium levels of about 103 micrograms per liter had a 60% lower risk of getting cancer or heart disease than those with 60 micrograms. Good sources of selenium include grains, seafood, Brazil nuts and muscle meats.
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Prevention
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0032-8006
Year: 1995
Health aspects, Prevention, Heart diseases, Cancer, Cancer prevention, Nutritional aspects, Selenium in human nutrition, Selenium (Nutrient)
Publication Name: Prevention
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0032-8006
Year: 1995
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