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Sport

Popular Sports that Aussies Play Into Adulthood

Australia is a sports haven, full of athletes of all ages and both genders, playing a wide variety of different sports. So what are the sports that Australians play as adults, and why do they play those sports? As revealed by recent Valued Opinionsâ„¢ poll data, the most popular sports in […]

Health

What are SLAP Tears and How to Treat

Two famous men remind us once again of, well, our humanness. According to USA Today, injured New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez would most likely undergo shoulder surgery in late October. Meanwhile in Hollywood, a rep for Adam Sandler confirmed that the actor has recently undergone a procedure for a […]

Fitness

Why MMA Training Is So Popular?

Working out as we knew it has changed forever. We have discovered more in the last 20 years when it comes to strength and conditioning then the previous 50! The latest covers of health and fitness magazines aren't bodybuilders with huge muscles like Dorian Yates and Lee Haney. What fills the covers […]

Travel and living

How To Prepare for a Hiking Holiday

If lounging in the sun or dragging your heels around a theme park isn’t your idea of holiday heaven there’s every chance you might be happier slipping into a pair of boots and setting out on a hiking trip. Hiking holidays offer a combination of exercise and sightseeing that other […]

Sport

When Professional Jocks Were Geeks

We’re all well aware of the struggle between brains and brawn, but some people were blessed with both. A surprising number of athletes have incredible academic pasts, and some were even hoping to follow a much geekier career path. Here are some of the smartest jocks in all of professional […]

Home & family

The Happiest Place For Women in Australia

GO WALKABOUT WINNER: Noosa, Qld Forget that bargain apartment next to the freeway -a good “walking town” is a better investment. A study from the Department of Health in Victoria found that women who walk daily to and from work can reduce their lO-year risk of cardio heart disease. Last […]

Sport

Why Sports Scholarships Are Hard

One of the best things about studying in the United States is the emphasis on sports and how deserving sportspersons are offered athletic scholarships to pursue their education. However, while this seems to be an extremely attractive proposition for sports people who may not have great academic grades, such scholarships […]