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The thymus is a vital organ for the proper development of the immune system of newborns. With the immune system compromised, newborns with a dysfunctional or non-working thymus are prone to infections and disease. As you age, the thymus reduces in size and becomes weaker.
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Pain that runs from the shoulder to the top of the neck is a fairly common occurrence, with more than half the population experiencing an episode of neck pain at least once, according to the "British Medical Journal."
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The deadlift is an advanced weightlifting technique to improve both upper- and lower-body strength. A tight lower back after deadlifts can occur for several reasons, and not all of them are beneficial. Learn how to assess your lower back tightness after deadlifts to improve performance and prevent further injury.
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While the reverse crunch effectively trains your abdominals, it can be a painful exercise to perform for some individuals. The way the reverse crunch is performed plays a large role in keeping the exercise pain free; however, some people will require modifications to the exercise so that pain does not occur.
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Your biceps muscle is located on the front of your upper arm and runs from your elbow to your shoulder. Performing exercises that require arm flexion, where you bring your forearm toward your upper arm, requires the biceps muscle to work to produce movement.
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