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  1. Ball handling is an essential skill in basketball, especially for youth sports. It involves dribbling, passing, and controlling the ball effectively. Mastering ball-handling techniques and moves is vital for young players to succeed on the court. In this article, we will discuss the importance of ball handling, the significance of practicing, and some essential techniques and moves to enhance your skills. Ball handling is the foundation of basketball. It allows players to maintain possession, maneuver through defenders, and create scoring opportunities. Without proper ball-handling skills, players may struggle to contribute effectively to their team's success. Dribbling, a fundamental aspect of ball handling, enables players to move the ball up the court, evade defenders, and set up plays. Players must develop good dribbling skills to become well-rounded basketball athletes. Practice makes perfect when it comes to ball handling. Regular and focused practice sessions are essential for youth players to improve their skills. Dedicating time to dribbling drills, such as stationary dribbling, crossover dribbles, and speed dribbles, can significantly enhance a player's ball-handling abilities. Repetition and consistency are key factors in developing muscle memory and improving overall ball control. Practicing ball-handling techniques not only boosts confidence but also helps players become more comfortable with the ball, leading to better decision-making during games. Techniques and moves play a significant role in ball handling. Learning different techniques, such as the basic dribble, behind-the-back dribble, between-the-legs dribble, and crossover dribble, allows players to outmaneuver defenders and create scoring opportunities. These moves help players maintain their dribble under pressure and open up passing lanes. By mastering various techniques, players can become more versatile and unpredictable, making it harder for defenders to anticipate their next move. In addition to techniques, players should also focus on developing specific moves. Moves like the hesitation dribble, spin move, and euro step can help players break through defenders and create space for shots or passes. These moves require practice and coordination, but once mastered, they can become powerful weapons in a player's arsenal. Incorporating these moves into training sessions and game scenarios will help players become more confident and effective on the court. In conclusion, ball handling is a vital skill in youth basketball. Players need to practice regularly and focus on developing proper techniques and moves. By mastering ball handling, players can improve their overall performance, contribute to their team's success, and become more versatile athletes. So, grab a basketball, hit the court, and start practicing your ball-handling skills to take your game to the next level in youth sports. ------ This content was created for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
  2. In the world of youth sports, soccer has always held a special place. From the moment kids lace up their cleats and step onto the field, they are introduced to a sport that not only promotes physical fitness but also instills valuable life skills. Within this dynamic game, one position stands out as the unsung hero – the soccer goalie. As young athletes embark on their soccer journey, understanding the fundamentals, vital role, and importance of this position is crucial. Fundamentals are the building blocks of any successful endeavor, and soccer goalie training is no exception. To excel in this role, aspiring goalies must develop a strong foundation in various areas. First and foremost, agility and reflexes play a vital role. A goalie must be quick on their feet, ready to dive and block shots from any direction. Additionally, mastering hand-eye coordination is essential as they are required to make split-second decisions, catching or deflecting the ball with precision. Footwork is another fundamental aspect that cannot be overlooked. Goalies must have exceptional footwork to position themselves correctly, ensuring they are always ready to make a save. Lastly, communication skills are key. A goalie serves as the eyes and ears of the team, directing and organizing the defense to prevent the opposing team from scoring. The vital role played by a soccer goalie cannot be overstated. They are the last line of defense, the final barrier between the opposing team and victory. A goalie's primary objective is to prevent the ball from entering the net, but their responsibilities extend far beyond that. They must read the game, anticipate the opponent's moves, and make split-second decisions to block shots or intercept passes. A goalie must possess mental toughness, staying focused and composed even in high-pressure situations. They are the backbone of the team, providing support and confidence to their teammates, knowing that they have their back. The importance of a soccer goalie cannot be emphasized enough. They are the ultimate team players, sacrificing personal glory for the collective success of the team. A skilled goalie can turn the tide of a game, making critical saves that inspire their teammates and demoralize the opposition. Their presence alone can boost the morale of the entire team, knowing that they have a reliable guardian protecting their goal. Goalies also teach valuable life lessons, such as resilience, perseverance, and responsibility. They learn to accept defeat gracefully and bounce back stronger, always striving to improve their skills. In conclusion, the role of a soccer goalie is fundamental, vital, and of utmost importance. As young athletes delve into the world of youth sports, understanding the significance of this position is crucial. Developing the necessary fundamentals, such as agility, reflexes, hand-eye coordination, footwork, and communication skills, is essential for success. Goalies play a vital role in the team's defense, serving as the last line of protection. Their importance extends beyond the field, teaching valuable life lessons and fostering personal growth. So, next time you witness a soccer game, take a moment to appreciate the unsung hero guarding the net – the soccer goalie. ------ This content was created for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
  3. As you most likely already know, golf was a sport that was invented centuries ago. Although what you might not know is that mini golf was not far behind the invention of regula golf. Miniature golf as we know it today was first shown in a London newspaper back on June 8th, 1912. It did not take long for this new idea to be incorporated in the United States, where it first came into play in 1916. The golf course that hosted this new miniature course was none other than the famous Pinehurst that nearly everyone knows today! This was difficult to maintain at first, because it was the grass and greens of a normal golf course. It was not until 1922, ten years later, that an artificial green was created. After this huge step in the evolution of mini golf courses, a man named John Garnet Carter really evolved this miniature sport. He patented the game and helped take it around the country in 1927. In the Great Depression, mini golf courses around the nation were put to a halt. It was not until 1954 that mini golf courses took another large leap forward with the foundation of the Putt-Putt corporation. The corporation helped standardize mini golf while still allowing for each course to be unique in its own way. It was also around this time that people began to introduce wacky obstacles onto the course like pipes and windmills. These still make for some of the most fun mini golf courses to play today! A lot has happened since 1954 with one major step coming into play that has made mini golf courses even more popular. Besides them being a popular tourist attraction, one major evolution that has arguably come off the golf courses, is the introduction of miniature golf competitions and tournaments. Mini golf tournaments have been around since 1930, but they are much more common now. They are so popular that there is actually a professional mini golf league within the United States that travels around the country and hosts tournaments. The prizes are so large that you could win over one hundred dollars just by playing mini golf. Just like real golf tournaments they have purses with the money being split amongst the competitors. Not only is there a professional mini golf league in the United States, but there is also a World Minigolf Federation. While these are not necessarily the evolution of the mini golf courses themselves, it does affect the courses in a secondary way. By this we mean that the quality of mini golf courses have increased over time to either host a professional tournament, or simply grab tourists' attention. After reading this article we hope that you have a newfound appreciation for mini golf courses. The history and evolution of these courses start back further than even we had in mind. Again we hope you had as much fun reading this article as we did writing it and stay tuned for more articles like this coming your way soon! ------ This content was created for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
  4. With the golf grip being one of the most important parts to any player’s swing, we felt like it was a very important topic to cover in this article. There are so many different ways that people hold a golf club, especially when putting, but today we are just going to cover a few of the basic golf grips. Even if you are an expert that has been playing the game for years, you will still learn something from this article. We also recommend that you grab a club while reading this so you can get started on the grip right away. To be clear, this golf grip will be explained as if you are a right handed golfer. This is due to a vast majority of golfers being right handed, so we apologize in advance if you are a left handed golfer. Enjoy! Step By Step: How to Hold a Golf Club Correctly Hold the club at your waist with a square face on the ground Grab the club with your left hand first, and it will rest towards the top of the club. Stretch your fingers down the club shaft and place your palm so that “it makes a straight line diagonally across your fingers” Close your left hand, feeling the top of the handle rub against your palm Then place your right hand on top of your left thumb, covering your left thumb completely Proceed to interlock your right pinky (or little) finger with your left index finger Start Swinging! That specifically is known as the interlocking grip and is arguably the most common golf grip known to man. There are many other ways to hold the golf club, but that is the best one that we have found and it is the most common one after all. Don’t worry, we will still talk to you about some other grips if you would like to try those instead. This grip will most likely feel really weird when you start out, especially if you were a baseball player growing up. It is the interlocking of the pinky finger and index finger that will likely throw you off the most. Ten Finger Grip Another extremely common grip, especially amongst beginners, is the ten finger grip. This is pretty simple and is very comparable to a baseball grip, for those who have played the sport. The steps are essentially the same as shown above, besides the interlocking of the pinky and index finger. This is the most common grip, because it is exactly how you hold almost every other object in your life. This grip can also add a little extra power, because all of your fingers are now on the club. People with small hands may also find this grip helpful! As you can see, there are so many different ways that you can hold a golf club correctly. The overlapping, interlock, and ten finger grip are the most common grips in the sport with the interlock grip being my personal favorite. Don’t forget to use either the ten finger grip or claw grip for putting though! Either way just try out the different grips and feel what works best for you! ------This content was created for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
  5. If you are looking to get your child started in golf, this article has some tips to help you. Golf is a lifelong sport and a great one for your children to learn at a young age. Golf promotes overall physical fitness, hand-eye coordination, discipline, a love of the outdoors and it encourages quiet time. The very nature of golf encourages friendships because the pace is easy and allows for conversation. One option is to speak with an employee of a sporting goods store. Many have separate departments dedicated to golf. Although they may not be tour pros themselves, they can point you in the right direction. They will have brochures that give you more specifics and have a variety of options. They may also suggest YouTube channels that focus on beginner golf. Another option is to find a golf store. The staff here will be more knowledgeable than a general sporting goods store. The staff here will fit your child for the best clubs and may offer one-on-one lessons. Many golf stores also have a simulator which can be helpful for young golfers. Staff here can also direct you to golf professionals who offer group and individual lessons. One other option is to speak with other golfers. Whether friends or golfers you regularly see on the course, it is a great place to start. They offer tips and guidance to your child. They may know someone who gives lessons. Golfers are a friendly group of people who have a passion for the game and want to see it grow. Finally, a simple internet search can help you find people who offer lessons. Be sure to read the reviews and be diligent when searching. No matter where you look for golf lessons for your child, it is important to ask questions. Think of the price you pay as an investment in a lifelong activity. ------ This content was created for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
  6. For most golfers out there you have been accustomed to wearing your golf shoes during every round. Although if you are new to the sport then you might be confused as to why people wear certain shoes just to golf. Well you are in the perfect spot today as we will talk you through everything there is to know about golf shoes and why people wear them. So, why wear golf shoes? To attack the main question head on, we begin the article by answering this simple question. Despite the initial question being a simple one, the answer to it is not so simple. The first reason is simply to add grip to the bottom of your feet. By reading this article you have most likely golfed before and have also likely slipped while swinging. We don’t mean you do a 360 and fall over, but even a small backfoot slide can make for a bad swing. Well to combat that problem golf shoes were invented! There are two different kinds, shoes with spikes and then spike-less shoes. We will get to these differences soon enough. The second main reason why people wear golf shoes is for extra power. When it comes to added grip you can afford to put more of your weight into the ground and not be worried about falling over when doing so. Therefore, adding grip in turn adds power to your swing which is another great reason why you should invest in some golf shoes today. Now getting back to the different types of golf shoes, again we have shoes with spikes and spike-less golf shoes. We have tried both ourselves and have found that the spike-less golf shoes actually seem to give more of a grip than that with spikes. Although if we are being honest, the spike-less shoes are brand new, so of course they seem perfect now. The main difference between the two shoes outside of the spikes themselves would be the cost. For whatever reason shoes with spikes seem to consistently cost more than spike-less golf shoes. Besides the cost, the materials are typically the same in both types of shoes and most golf brands now make both kinds. So even if you are set on one brand, you can still have the option to choose between golf shoes with spikes or spike-less shoes. After using golf shoes for a while you will start to notice that you will be uncomfortable without wearing them. For us, we definitely feel a little off when not wearing our golf shoes. In the end, it doesn’t really affect your game that much, but it will affect your confidence, so pick your poison there. Whether you want to wear golf shoes or not is really up to you as well, but again once you start wearing them it will be hard to stop. We hope you found this article helpful and have learned about the importance of golf shoes! ------ This content was created for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
  7. Let's face it: Training is interesting; nutrition is not. On the one hand, you have a deeply-engaging activity that pushes you hard, helps you get better, and makes you feel on top of the world. On the other hand, there it is: that plate full of broccoli, rice, and chicken. And who could blame you that you find nutrition boring? It's not the most exciting of topics. One possible way to make it more engaging would be to illustrate the importance of nutrition and why not paying attention will always hinder your athletic efforts. Let's see… The Car Analogy If you're a youth athlete, you might find it challenging to understand the comparison, but allow me to try: Think of the family car for a moment. Unless it's an all-electric Tesla, it needs fossil fuel to run, so your parents probably visit a gas station once or twice per week. If you've ever witnessed one of these fill-ups, you've probably noticed there are multiple types of fuel, each with a unique price. In most cases, the expensive fuel is also of higher quality. For most cars to run well and last serious mileage, their owners need to get the more expensive fuel. This allows the engine and every other component of the vehicle to run smoothly and last longer. In contrast, putting low-quality fuel in the car prevents the engine from working optimally and makes the car wear out quicker. And the same goes for the human body. The food we eat is the fuel for the body, and its quality greatly determines how we feel, how well we can perform, and how healthy we can be in the long run. The Critical Importance of Good Nutrition I get it. You still might find nutrition boring. I probably felt the same way back in the day. But do you know what? I wish someone had sat me down and explained the importance of good nutrition back then. The foods you eat contribute to your current and future self. This is because your body is in a constant state of breakdown and build-up. Billions of old and worn-out cells get replaced with new ones each day. For this to happen, the body needs good nutrition and a wide range of essential nutrients. But here is where things get even more interesting: Just as your body needs a wide range of nutrients to function optimally, it also requires good nutrition for you to excel in your sport. Good food allows you to feel well, perform at your best, recover more quickly, and be at the top of your game. Good nutrition also allows you to develop and grow well. Research finds that malnutrition can slow down children's growth and prevent them from developing fully before they reach adulthood. And finally, developing good nutrition habits while you are young is incredibly beneficial for later in life. Too many people never think twice about their nutrition and only start doing so after they are well into their adult years. By that point, they've ingrained their habits too deeply, and changing them is much more difficult. ------ This content was created for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
  8. A crucial trait for any aspiring athlete is to learn how to engage the right muscles. Strength training is essential because it helps them build a foundation and gain superior neuromuscular efficiency. Before ever thinking about specialized training, every young athlete needs to have a firm foundation they can build upon. Specifically, young athletes need to work on mastering four movement patterns that will get them stronger, more balanced, and less likely to get injured. But is Strength Training Even Safe For The Youth? As a coach or parent, you’ve probably heard that weight training stunts growth in children. This idea first came from Japan back in the 1960s. A team of researchers noted that children who performed manual labor tended to be shorter than their peers. Over the following decades, scientists proposed that excessive loading could damage growth plates and hinder development. But, that was also said to occur from fractures, which are more common in contact sports. A study from the National Library of Medicine, titled "How does exercise affect bone development during growth?" in 2006 refutes this and suggests the opposite: Not only is physical activity not a cause of stunted growth, but it can also allow children to achieve peak bone mineral density and volume as they grow up. Plus, we also need to consider that correlation does not imply causation. Besides doing hard physical labor, these children could have also been underfed, which is far more detrimental for growth. Four Strength Activities For Young Athletes 1. The Squat The squat is one of the most natural and important movement patterns every athlete needs to master. The movement helps strengthen the entire lower body and improve whole-body balance. It also teaches young athletes how to explode from the feet up. The best part is, you can pick from countless variations to keep the engagement high. For instance, jump squats are fun and help build tons of lower body power. 2. Push Pushing, such as the classic push-up, is extremely valuable for athletes, especially in sports where upper body strength plays a role. Examples include baseball, basketball, volleyball, and tennis. Pushing activities strengthen the chest, shoulders, and triceps while also improving core stability and making young athletes more balanced. 3. Pull Pulling, such as row exercises, is particularly engaging for young athletes, and most find it easy to learn. The best part is, rowing motions strengthen the entire back musculature and help further develop the core. For instance, resistance band rows are non-threatening and an excellent way for youth athletes to get started. 4. Hip Hinge The hip hinge is by far one of the most challenging movement patterns to teach, but one that plays a huge role in a young athlete’s development. This hip-dominant pattern requires good body awareness and an ability to maintain a proper spinal position while loading the posterior chain musculature. Once an athlete masters this movement, they can better emphasize their back, glutes, and hamstrings to produce power on the field. Specifically, the hip hinge translates to superior lateral movement, acceleration, and deceleration. The most notable movement emphasizing the hip hinge is the deadlift. But, many strength and conditioning coaches begin by teaching bodyweight hip hinge with a stick on the athlete’s back. ------ This content was created for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
  9. Are you a young athlete that just lost a close game? Or are you getting tired of the sport you once loved? Are you discouraged because you feel like your hard work isn’t paying off? Well believe us when we say, we know exactly how you feel. Playing sports can be tough, especially at a young age when it is so important to you and you are working your hardest to excel. What you need to know is that even college and professional athletes struggle on a daily basis. Even the pros have bad games or lose big moments, but what makes them different is that with their determination and perseverance they keep pushing forward. Even before they became professional athletes they were in your shoes at one point, believe it or not. You know, there is a great story about perseverance and it is about Michael Jordan himself. You most likely know him as one of the best basketball players of all time, but he was not always that good. In fact, for most of his life he believed his older brother was the best basketball player in the world, but that is a different story. This story is centered around one of the most important times that Michael Jordan failed and how it changed his life forever. A lot of high schools host tryouts for their sports, or at least high schools used to back in the day. Well of course Michael Jordan had to try out for the basketball team too and he did in ninth grade. The only problem was that he didn’t make the team! That’s right, Michael Jordan didn’t even make it on his high school basketball team on his first try. Although he didn’t quit and used it as fuel to make him even better and he practiced all summer. This is where his determination, work ethic, and perseverance come into play. Starting with determination, even after working hard for his tryouts he still didn’t make it. Although he was determined and sought out on playing basketball which is where his work ethic came into play too. I imagine that you are just as determined and have a high ethic which is why you are still reading this. Well believe us, you can do it! Do not let this one failure or feeling stop you from pursuing your dreams. Always keep the end goal in mind and remember that your workouts and practices are only helping you get to that destination. Now you should still do your best to enjoy the journey along the way, but never lose sight of your end goal. With perseverance you can accomplish anything! Never stop working hard, rely on your determination and work ethic when things get tough. Read this all again if it helps you and gets you motivated. Do whatever healthy things you need to, to get yourself working towards your goals and succeed. Even though we do not know you, we believe in you and are rooting for you no matter what! Go crush your goals! ------ This content was created for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
  10. Are you an aspiring young athlete? Perhaps you dribble and shoot hoops? Or maybe you enjoy track running, kicking a ball, or striking it with a bat? You might also enjoy a much different activity and aspire to make a career out of it. Whatever your case, one thing is clear: You're young, eager, and want to prove yourself. More importantly, you want people to notice your talent, hard work, and determination. You're the hardest worker in your team, and you often feel like you're doing the majority of the work on the track or field. But you struggle. Despite your best efforts, things rarely go your way, and you can't seem to do well with others. Let's see what we can do about that. The Importance of Team Play Michael Jordan once famously said, "Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships." As a person with six NBA championship wins, it's safe to assume his words hold a lot of truth. He is arguably one of the greatest basketball players, but even he couldn't win games or championships alone. Individual displays of ability are important, and each team member should work hard to give their best performance on the field. But teamwork allows collections of people to create synergy and achieve things they would never be able to do on their own. Good teamwork occurs when emotion, intuitiveness, shared goals, and sheer athletic efforts work together in perfect harmony. It's when one plus one equals three, sometimes four. It's when the team creates a dynamic of belief, motivation, and enthusiasm for winning, even when the odds are against them. How to Become a Good Team Player In Three Simple Steps 1. Respect Others The first step to becoming a good team player is to realize that each team member has value and can offer something unique. To get invested in team play, you need to respect others and believe in their ability to play their role and help your team win. Without respect for others and a belief in their abilities, you will always struggle to be selfless on the field and do what's best for the team. Think about it this way: Why would you risk an opportunity to score a point when you don't believe that passing the ball to another teammate can lead to a win? 2. Realize That Unity Creates Strength We all have our limits, strengths, and weaknesses. Becoming a team player is about recognizing that, as individuals, we all have our weaknesses. But, by pooling our talents, strengths, and efforts together, we create synergy. We become strong, and we can achieve a lot more than we imagine. 3. Know That You Can't Do It All Yourself In business, there is a state of mind known as the superhero syndrome. Aspiring entrepreneurs believe they should do everything alone, so they try. But, this approach often leads to burnout and loss of motivation. The same goes for team sports. Maturity is about recognizing that you can't do it all yourself and that you should let other team members handle some of the load. This will help you focus on what you're great at, perform as best as possible, avoid burnout and injuries, and give your team members a chance to contribute and grow. ------ This content was created for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
  11. There are many reasons why your child should play sports and we will be outlining them for you today. It helps them improve both their physical and mental health as well as build lifelong friendships with their teammates. We understand that not all children will go on to be superstar athletes, but there is so much more to youth sports than just that. One of the first reasons why your child should play sports is much more obvious and that is that it keeps them in good physical shape. With nearly all sports today they are either running around on the field or using the quick parts of their body right for activities like wrestling or sprinting. It will certainly increase your child's cardiovascular strength by simply getting them out of the house and up and moving instead. Now it is time to look at the mental health benefits of playing sports as well. Sports can be used to teach your children a lot of things such as teamwork and integrity. Assuming that your child is playing a team sport as many do, teamwork certainly plays a big part in the sport. It will often be one of the first times that your child realizes that it is not all about them but rather the betterment of the team Instead. These life lessons go way further than sports themselves, as for the majority of jobs they will likely be working on a team for the rest of their life as well. So sports certainly serve as a good way to get them to start working on a team and shifting their mindset without any real punishment. As for integrity, every single sport has a set of rules and most sports come with umpires or referees to call out any rule violations. It is safe to say though that children play these sports a lot of the time by themselves with friends rather than strictly in organized leagues. This means that it is up to the children to be honest and call out the rules, even if it includes calling themselves out or their teammates for breaking the rules. Again this teaches them an important value that will matter for the rest of their lives without any major consequences. Last but not least, youth will form bonds through sports that can last a lifetime. Even if the friendship is only when they are on the team together, it is still great to get children to interact with each other and have fun with someone their own age. Especially in high school sports, some of the best friendships come between players on the same sports team. To conclude, your child should play sports for reasons such as improved physical and mental health as well as intangible things like morals and friendships. Sports really do have the possibility to play a big part in your child’s life and you should give them that privilege to explore this healthy activity. ------ This content was created for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
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