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| PREPARING FOR THE 2019 BB&T ATLANTA OPEN, JULY 20 - 28, ATLANTIC STATION Atlanta loves tennis! It is home to over 1,000 tennis centers and clubs, some of the largest ALTA and USTA chapters in the nation, top ranked university tennis programs and local heroes on the pro circuit. Excitement builds as we prepare for the 2019 BB&T Atlanta Open, held July 20 - 28, 2019 at Atlantic Station. This year, the ATP World Tour 250 event grows from a 2 to 6-acre facility, expands premium seating and shaded viewing areas, and brings more tennis fun for the entire family! Proudly serving as the official orthopedic and sports medicine provider of the 9-day event, OrthoAtlanta physicians, with co-medical directors, Snehal Dalal, MD, and Joseph Wilkes, MD, are the key medical point of contact for the visiting players, coaches, and officials. If you're attending this year's tournament, stop by the OrthoAtlanta booth in the Partner Pavilion to say hello. And, don't miss the annual OrthoAtlanta Ball Toss on Friday night when one lucky spectator will win a $1,000 gift card. » Learn More | 
| DEHYDRATION AND ORTHOPEDIC INJURIES IN SUMMER HEAT Are you drinking enough water? As warmer weather approaches, summer sun, hot temperatures, and a more active lifestyle become more common. It's recommended that you stay hydrated, especially in hot weather or when engaging in intense physical activity. It is also important to stay hydrated when you are a spectator at an event, from ball games to tennis matches and concerts, sitting for long periods in the hot afternoon sun. Staying hydrated not only boosts your immune system, but it can help prevent other injuries, such as orthopedic injuries. OrthoAtlanta explains some surprising links between dehydration and orthopedic injuries in this article. » Learn More |
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Childhood Brain Tumor Survivors Face More Struggles
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TUESDAY, June 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Adult survivors of childhood brain tumors often face intellectual and financial struggles, a new study finds.
Advances in treatment have prolonged the lives of many childhood brain tumor patients, but survivors may have to contend with a numbe ... |
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FDA Warns Two Kratom Marketers About False Claims
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TUESDAY, June 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday took two kratom marketers to task over false claims that their products can treat or cure opioid addiction.
The latest salvo is part of the agency's continuing efforts to alert consumers about th ... |
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Many Young Men Putting Health at Risk to Bulk Up
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TUESDAY, June 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Image is everything for most teens and young adults, and 22% of young men and 5% of young women turn to potentially dangerous methods to "bulk up," a new study says.
These unhealthy methods -- dubbed "disordered eating behaviors" -- in ... |
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Buyer Beware: Many Stem Cell Clinics Lack Docs Trained in Treatments
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TUESDAY, June 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- There's a good chance the doctor treating you at a stem cell clinic doesn't have any professional training related to your illness, researchers report.
Anesthesiologists, dermatologists, plastic surgeons, radiologists and family doctors are amo ... |
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AHA News: Mom, Entrepreneur, Former NFL cheerleader – and Stroke Survivor at 39
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TUESDAY, June 25, 2019 (American Heart Association News) -- Growing up on a farm in northern Illinois, Cassie Perry participated in beauty pageants, joined the debate team and enjoyed competitive horseback riding. After college, she was a cheerleader for the Indianapolis Colts and the Chicago Rus ... |
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AHA News: Genetics May Help Predict the Right Blood Pressure Drug for You
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TUESDAY, June 25, 2019 (American Heart Association News) -- Medication can play a huge role in reducing high blood pressure, a leading cause of stroke, heart attack and other serious health problems. Yet given the wide selection of drugs for doctors to choose from, figuring out which drug works b ... |
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Money Worries Around Food May Spur Migraines
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TUESDAY, June 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- It's a link that few might consider, but new research suggests young adults who worry about affording groceries may be more likely to suffer migraines.
The study, of nearly 15,000 Americans aged 24 to 32, found that migraines were common amon ... |
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Could Antibacterial Triclosan Weaken Women's Bones?
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TUESDAY, June 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Triclosan, a chemical commonly added to a myriad of consumer products to kill bacteria, may be bad for women's bones, a new study suggests.
"We found that higher triclosan levels in urine were associated with lower bone mineral density in the f ... |
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