Outdoor Recreation: Gear Maintenance, Safety & Fitness

Leisure activities like kayaking or rock climbing provide significant wellness benefits when coupled with proper gear maintenance and safety skills.

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Irritable Bowel vs. Gallstones

Abdominal discomfort is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care. Irritable bowel syndrome and gallbladder disease are frequently diagnosed in patients who have abdominal pain. According to a 2005 "American Family Physician" review, IBS affects 10 to 15 percent of the U.S. population. A 2012 report in "

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