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can sports make me taller?

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Stronger yes, : Sports and exercises are  good  with well nourished diet make you stronger, muscular, make you healthier , but if you want to be taller it depends on the genes you inherited from your parents and their forefathers. Develop healthy mental attitude , be happy what you are.

Question 2

how can i lose wight by sport?

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Doing sport: activities, you lose more calories.

Question 3

is  sport is good for my body?

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Yes: As a general rule, we have adapted sports that benefit us mentally and physically by promoting physical exercise and sportsmanship. Some sports are more physical than others and the proper safety equipment and training should be utilized.

Question 4

are sports drinks good for kids?

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Not necessary: Sports drinks are not medically necessary unless the child is involved in highly cardiovascular  (running, swimming, soccer, basketball, etc) sports for over an hour at a time.  If so a sports drink can help replete electrolytes lost thru sweating.  However stopping every 20 min or so for water breaks is better.  Sports drinks contain a lot of sugar- think of them as a snack, not as health food.

Question 5

why is badminton a healthy sport?

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Good for you: Badminton and sports in general have many benefits, it is known that moderate to vigorous exercise improve health and well-being, and decrease the risk of obesity, heart disease stroke and certain types of cancer
Also exercise improve the chances of quitting smoking in smokers, improve cognitive function and reduce stress, anxiety, and depression
ask your doctor if you have heart or lung condion

Question 6

what's a sports physical consist of?

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Sports physical: Medical history and general medical exam of eyes, ears, mouth, heart, lungs, musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Particular attention is given to major joint range of motion and stability. Ordinarily takes 15-20 minutes. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Question 7

what do they do in a sports physical?

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History and Physical: You should be asked about past medical history, including any heart, breathing, muscle problems, injuries, or family history of heart problems. You should get a head to toe exam, including a hernia exam for males. You will have your weight, height, and blood pressure taken. You may have urine tested, you might get blood tested depending on the doctor and the requirements on the form.

Question 8

in sports, what does "overload" mean?

Accepted Answer

Overload: I have heard that term in relation to overloading muscles to fatigue.

Question 9

are sports the best route to success?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: The best road to success is to get as much education as possible.  While sports figures who are successfuly have high visibility and usually terrific lives and incomes, the road is long with tremendous numbers who do not make it.  A lot of athletes sacrifice their education to achieve sports success, and when they do not make it big time, they have nothing left.

Question 10

what can i use for facial dark sport?

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It depends.: If you mean dark spots, it depends on what they are. They can be solar dyschromias (sun damaged areas), melasma, lentigines, or even melanomas,  just to name a few. All are treated differently. You should see a facial plastic surgeon or possibly a dermatologist.

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