Kinesio tape all the rage at the Olympics

If there is a way to start a trend, the Olympics is definitely an avenue for it.  Yes, I’m talking about that black thing that US beach volleyball player Kerri Walsh has been wearing during these Olympics.  Normally, we’d never even know she was really wearing this Kinesio tape except that beach volleyball has gotten [...]

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Why the Olympics draws you in

I absolutely love the Olympics.  It’s once every four years and for many of the athletes, it’s an opportunity of a lifetime for them to showcase just how much hard work they have put into their sport.  For some, winning the gold completely changes their lives.  There have been some remarkable feats already alone.  I’ve [...]

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Olympics!

Games of the XXIX Olympiad

 

I’ve been really excited about this Olympics.  I actually find all the controversy surrounding it and China quite fascinating.  There’s just so many layers to it.  I do think, however, that no matter what the Games should be in the spirit of what the Olympics was all about, ie NO POLITICS!  [...]

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Gene doping, mice, and Mt. Everest

Since the Olympics are fast approaching, the use of doping is a hot topic of debate.  We’ve seen many high profile athletes fail drug tests or admit to have using performance enhancing drugs.  Now, researchers are looking at another way to test for gene doping.  This week, they embarked on their journey to go to [...]

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