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Mountain Biking Pedal Power Pays Off: Benefits Outweigh Risks

Mountain Biking Pedal Power Pays Off: Benefits Outweigh Risks

Recent research into injuries that are sustained by trail users and mountain biking indicates that it is not dangerous and that the health benefits outweigh the risks, despite misconceptions depicting the sport as being injury-plagued and reserved for thrill seekers. Researchers from Curtin University encourage those who are hesitant to give mountain biking or hiking …

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Mountain Ginseng Properties Examined

Mountain Ginseng Properties Examined

Many ancient Chinese medicines are known to be effective, but are not commonly understood. Among those are the root of mountain ginseng which is popular for its pharmacological like properties. Mountain ginseng can carry an expensive price tag, which is most likely due to it being quite scarce, making it a bit inaccessible to those …

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