Gemma Underwood, 41, found she was unable to move her upper body the morning after an intense work out and was later rushed ...

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“I thought I’d just over done it a bit at karate but the pain was disproportionate to the workout. I always get slightly sore ...

It's normal to feel some pain or soreness after a workout. But how much is too much, and more importantly, how do you get relief? NPR's Life Kit helps you build out your post-workout recovery routine.

Gemma Underwood, 41, developed rhabdomyolysis, a life-threatening muscle condition, due to dehydration during an "intense" ...

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“Heat therapy (e.g., sauna, warm baths) is known to reduce stress hormones like cortisol. Cold exposure (e.g., cold showers) ...

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A karate student thought she was just sore after an intense class but a deadly disease was breaking down her muscles and turning her pee to 'cola'. Gemma Underwood attended her regular karate ...

A KARATE student thought she was just sore after an intense class - only to discover it was a deadly condition breaking down her muscles and turning her pee into ‘COLA’. Gemma Underwood, 41 ...