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Ice is usually the best choice when you hurt yourself is ice for the first 48-72 hours, then heat. (Photo: Penn State Hershey)

Ouch!

Will Heat or Ice Ease Your Pain? To ice or not to ice — that is the question. Or maybe the real issue is to heat or not to heat? Either way, whether you’re dealing with a one-time injury or chronic aches and pains, a few simple guidelines will help you know whether it’s best to
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Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan in scenes from

Exciting & Exotic

Fifty Shades of Kinky Sex Fifty Shades of Grey performed phenomenally in the box office this Valentine’s Day weekend. From single women to curious couples, it seemed like everyone’s plans revolved around movie times. So with a $93.01 million record debut, tens of
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To prevent heat stroke, athletes should be properly hydrated before practice and take frequent water breaks in the shade. (Photo Daniel Friedman)

Keep Your Cool

Helping Athletes Beat Late-Summer Heat As the summer is coming to a close, preparations commence for the new school year: back-to-school shopping, learning new schedules and classes and preparing for the fresh curriculum that lies ahead. But for high school and middle school
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