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Tufts Lacrosse Players Hospitalized After Navy SEAL Workout: NJ Docs Explain What Did It Tufts Lacrosse Players Hospitalized After Navy SEAL Workout: NJ Docs Explain What Did It
Tufts Lacrosse Players Hospitalized After Navy SEAL Workout: NJ Docs Explain What Did It A dozen of Tufts University's 50 lacrosse players were sidelined earlier this month with a muscle-destroying illness following a grueling workout led by a Navy SEAL, school officials said. As of press time three of the reigning NCAA Division III National Championship players remained in the hospital recovering from rhabdomyolysis, or, as it's more simply known, "rhabdo," Tufts officials said. Nine players required hospitalization, and experts say it should not have gotten to this.  Update: The Boston Globe reported Wednesday, Sept. 25, that all of the players have now be…

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Avoiding an Asthma Attack Avoiding an Asthma Attack
Avoiding an Asthma Attack It isn’t always clear why some people have asthma and others do not. What we do know, however, is that it’s probably due to a combination of environment and genetics. Asthma can’t be cured, but its symptoms can be controlled. What is Asthma? Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus. This makes breathing difficult, and triggers coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. For some people, asthma is an annoyance, while for others, it can be a major issue that may lead to a life-threatening asthma attack. What Triggers Asthma? Exposure to certain irr…

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