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Stress fractures in female runners
45% of competitive female runners develop stress fractures, small cracks on the surface of the bones in their legs and feet. The women most likely to suffer these injuries are those who restrict food and those who have irregular periods. Restricting food can stop a...
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Does running help alleviate premenstrual syndrome symptoms?
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is the term used to describe the physical, mental, or behavioural changes that some women experience before their menstrual periods begin every month. PMS can cause discomfort in different parts of the body, and it can also cause disturbing...
What’s the best sanitary wear for running?
Practicing good hygiene is as important during menstruation as at any other time of the month, and good hygiene for sportswomen is no different, it goes without saying that sanitary napkins or tampons should be changed frequently especially before and directly after a...
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When is the best time of the month to run a race?
As already mentioned, all women have different menstrual cycles, so, the best advice is to start making a running log, a recording of how you feel each day during your run. This way you will be able to see if a pattern establishes itself. Many women find that they...
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Are runners at an elevated risk for osteoporosis?
It is generally accepted that exercise promotes bone health. However, research which has been undertaken on the relationship between intensive exercise, bone health, and estrogen (estrogen is a hormone responsible for growth and development of reproductive organs and...
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The doggone Olympic marathon road
With the Olympic games just a few weeks away, there is till much bad press about whether all the infrastructures will be ready in time, despite the escalated budget for the games. But what's the rundown on the marathon route? I got to wondering about this seriously in...
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