Choosing the right sporting footwear can improve your performance and prevent injuries. This applies to any sport, but it's particularly important for footballers.
Football is a demanding sport, and it requires a lot from the boots worn by players. They need to facilitate rapid changes of direction, provide plenty of grip and be extremely flexible too. Just as importantly, boots can also protect against injury by providing ankle support and cushioning against the impact of other players' studs.
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Feeling tired is usually just a sign that you haven't been getting enough shut-eye lately. However, if you are constantly exhausted despite going to bed early every night, there could be a deeper reason for your fatigue. Could any of these three health issues explain your exhaustion?
1. Sleep Apnoea
Sleep apnoea is a serious health issue that causes sufferers to momentarily stop breathing during their sleep. The lack of oxygen jars sufferers awake multiple times every night; although, many don't remember it in the morning.
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People that need to wear eyeglasses to see properly are often faced with a dilemma when it comes to sun protection. While prescription glasses can be made photo-chromatic to exclude some sun, you may need more protection than your photochromic lenses offer. Wearers of contact lenses find themselves in even more trouble, particularly in places where they face direct sunlight and other eye irritants.
Prescription sunglasses are an option for sun-protection for those with sight impairments, allowing you to stylishly protect your eyes from glare and dirt without sacrificing your sight in the process.
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If you have epilepsy, you may have explored a range of treatment options, ranging from medical marijuana, to conventional pharmaceuticals, to alternative treatments such as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation or TENS machines. The opinions regarding the use of TENS machines when you have epilepsy vary. Here are some tips to consider:
1. Some manufacturers report potential adverse effects of using TENS machines when you have epilepsy.
Some manufacturers claim that there have been anecdotal reports of people with epilepsy experiencing adverse effects using TENS machines.
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A day out at the theme park is a lot of fun, and as an occasional treat there's not much risk to your health. However, if you just can't get enough of roller coasters and ride regularly, then you could be risking serious damage to your neck, which is affected by the strain of many popular rides.
Neck pain can seriously affect your day-to-day life and prevent you from enjoying even the gentlest roller coasters.
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