Once gold-medalist Michael Phillips was in training, he was up to his neck in water and seemed to leave his self-destructive habits behind. Could it be that there&rsquo;s something about water that&rsquo;s just plain health-inducing? Well, making an ample

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A strap can reduce the stress on the muscles. Learn more from our experts about tennis elbow.

When you have symptoms of lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), wearing a brace can help you feel better. The brace takes some of the pressure off of where the tendon attaches to the bone, which can make people feel better. 
 
There are literally hundreds of different varieties of braces, and some of them are better than others. Fit is important: Some are too tight, which might make you feel like your circulation is cut off, while others might be too loose and flop around when you&#39;re playing tennis or any other sport.&nbsp; 
 
Therefore, it&rsquo;s important to get one that fits well, has Velcro and a little bit of softness to make it comfortable to wear.&nbsp; Many people now use full-length elbow sleeves, which can give you some added, gentle compression and cover more of the muscles towards the wrist. 
 
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How can a brace help treat tennis elbow?

Tenex is a procedure that treats tendinopathy in a very different and new way using vibrations to break down scar tissue that traps the nerve. Learn more from our experts about Tenex surgery.

Tenex is a procedure that treats tendinopathy in a very different and new way. 
 
To perform this outpatient procedure, the doctor begins by numbing a small area that has been sore, by the tendon. Under ultrasound guidance, he or she then makes a tiny incision (about the width of the end of a pen). With ultrasound guidance, the doctor inserts the Tenex instrument into the incision and points it at the tendon. The instrument vibrates the tendon and, just like a singer can vibrate a glass and break it without breaking the glasses of the window because it&rsquo;s the correct frequency, the Tenex can break down the scar tissue that traps the nerve tissue in the tendon. Once the scar tissue is broken down, it&#39;s rinsed away. The doctor places a small steri-strip on the incision to complete the procedure -- no stitches required, and no anesthesia. 
 
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What is Tenex surgery?

Certain medications, supplements, and lab tests may affect or be affected by etonogestrel implant. Learn more from our experts about an etonogestrel implant.

The following drugs may cause hormonal birth control methods to fail:
<ul>
	<li>anticonvulsants</li>
	<li>antiretroviral drugs</li>
	<li>aprepitant</li>
	<li>barbiturates</li>
	<li>bosentan</li>
	<li>cobicistat</li>
	<li>dabrafenib</li>
	<li>griseofulvin</li>
	<li>mifepristone</li>
	<li>mycophenolate</li>
	<li>rifamycin</li>
	<li>systemic retinoids</li>
	<li>tranexamic acid</li>
</ul>
If you are taking ulipristal, etonogestrel can lead to side effects and should be avoided. 
 
If you use the etonogestrel implant, you should avoid St. John&#39;s wort and sweet wormwood, also called artemether. 
 
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How does an etonogestrel implant interact with other medications?

The hormone-releasing IUD is a very effective method of birth control. Pregnancy rates during the first year of use are about 2 pregnancies in 1,000 women. Learn more from our experts about how effective a hormone-releasing intrauterine device (IUD) is.

Hormone-releasing intrauterine devices (IUDs) are 99.9 percent effective at preventing pregnancy. However they do not protect against sexually transmitted diseases.

How effective is a hormone-releasing intrauterine device (IUD)?

Before seeing a heart specialist, you should be prepared to give the details about what led you to your appointment. Learn more from our experts about a cardiology appointment.

Very little direct preparation is required before seeing a cardiologist. Try to be aware of any of your past medical problems including surgeries. It helps to know of medical problems in your family, especially related to the heart. Bring a list of any prescription and over-the-counter medicines you take. Be prepared to discuss any symptoms you are experiencing that seem abnormal.&nbsp;

How should I prepare before seeing a cardiologist?

If you are a man over 40 or a woman over 50, have a history of smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes you may be a candidate for a computerized tomography (CT) heart scan. Learn more from our experts about who should get a CT heart sca

If you have two or more of the below symptoms you may be a candidate for a computerized tomography (CT) heart scan:&nbsp;
<ul>
	<li>Men over 40 or women over 50</li>
	<li>History of smoking</li>
	<li>High blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes</li>
	<li>Family history of heart disease</li>
	<li>Inactive lifestyle</li>
	<li>High stress levels</li>
	<li>Overweight</li>
</ul>
Regardless of risk factors, you could be at risk for heart disease, the number one killer of both men and women in the United States.

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