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Free-fall jump into jeopardy

Article Abstract:

Master Sgt. Scott Gearen attributes his survival and fast recovery from his near-fatal parachuting accident to his rigorous body building and fitness regimen. Gearen is back on the job in the Air Force and is contemplating on executing a high altitude, low opening jump to celebrate his 10th year of recovery.

Health aspects, Injuries, Accidents, Physical fitness, Parachuting, Parachute troops, Paratroops, Gearen, Scott

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Losing your grip? Don't let repetitive strain injury destroy your training or your career

Article Abstract:

Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) are caused by repetitive hand movements, such as pounding incessantly on a typewriter for hours, and result in sharp pain in the wrist and forearm area. To alleviate such conditions, massage therapy, ultrasound treatments or ice packs may be administered.

Prevention, Overuse injuries, Repetition strain injury

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Outgrowing your blue genes

Article Abstract:

Depression results in about 33,000 suicides annually. However, scientific research have made significant inroads in determining its causes while drugs have been developed to counter depression.

Management, Depression, Mental, Depression (Mood disorder)

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