Cure those cricks and cramps: follow these strategies to keep rebellious muscles from cramping your style

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Most muscle cramps are caused by overuse. Methods to relieve cramps include stretching the muscle and massaging the muscle lengthwise. Prevention techniques and tips for relieving cramps in specific body areas are included.

Author: Schwade, Steve
Care and treatment, Stretching exercises, Muscles, Muscle cramps

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Early escape: staying warm in surgery could speed hospital release

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A study found that staying warm during surgery promotes healing and lowers the risk of infection. Use of special blankets in the operating room keeps skin warm and allows blood to carry oxygen to tissues.

Author: Schwade, Steve
Research, Equipment and supplies, Surgery, Body temperature, Operating rooms

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