Articles about Sports and Health in Japan

A few health issues when camping in Hokkaido

Date: 2006 | | Read Article

Hokkaido, which is the endemic area of Echinococcus, provides free check-ups for residents.

Health Benefits of Cycling

Date: 2006 | | Read Article

A major study of 10,000 civil servants suggested that those who cycled 20 miles over the period of a week were half as likely to suffer from heart disease as their non-cycling colleagues.

Health Benefits of Cross Country Skiing

Date: 2006 | | Read Article

Cross-country skiing is widely recognized as one of the healthiest activities you can do. There are 3 major reasons for that.

Snowboarding

Date: 2006 | | Read Article

Unlike skiers, who can step out when they lose their balance, snowboarders are more likely to topple over and the natural tendency is to fall onto an out stretched hand (hence the term'FOOSH' used in the Emergency Department to describe this action.

Pre Season Winter Training

Date: 2006 | | Read Article

Injury prevention, and if you are fit enough at the start you can get straight into it and not have to deal with those first few days when after your first day riding in 4 months you can hardly walk let alone ride! You get more out of your riding if you are fit no matter what level you are at, instead of doing 4 runs and having to go chill in the cafe for a couple you can ride right through the day.

Hypothermia and Safe Winter Camping

Date: 2006 | | Read Article

Being out of the path of avalanches and possible falling snow can also mean the difference between a great trip and serious injury. Some people take the time to build a small snow wall around their tent which can help cut the wind and make sleeping that much more comfortable.