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Cycling provides many health benefits including cardiovascular conditioning. (Photo: Thinkstock)

Ready, Set, Bike

Cycling Provides Many Health Benefits Getting outside on two wheels can improve health and fitness, build muscles and boost your mood. Plus, for most people, it’s fun. “It’s a practical thing in that it’s getting us out of our cars and using our own power for transportation,”
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A study by researchers from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston found women on the birth control pill are less likely to suffer ACL injuries. (Photo: The Soccer Mom Manual)

Birth Control Benefits

Birth Control Pill May Lessen ACL Injuries Researchers from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have found that women who take the birth control pill, which lessens and stabilizes estrogen levels, were less likely to suffer serious knee injuries, according to an
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