# body talk

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'A lot of players taking painkillers' - Physio and ex-Dubs hurler reports injury increases in 2020

Joey Boland says he has seen a lot of players present with hamstring and ankle injuries.

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Mar 12th 2021, 7:00 AM

Bellybutton, ankles and pelvic floor: 10 body parts that take on new significance when you're pregnant

I was suddenly hyper-aware of the shape of my feet, writes Sheena McGinley.

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Apr 30th 2019, 4:33 PM

People can say I'm fat but I'm built like Wayne Rooney - Shaw ready to silence critics

The left-back is ready to win a Manchester United contract following a gruelling pre-season training routine in Dubai.

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Jul 27th 2018, 9:27 AM

Prince Fielder the unlikely cover star of ESPN The Magazine's 2014 Body Issue

The Texas Rangers outfielder proves that athletes come in all shapes and sizes.

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Jul 9th 2014, 10:15 AM

Research finds targeted health programme lowers obesity in children

The Junior Health Minister says the government will review the findings of the study.

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Feb 24th 2014, 3:15 PM

Column: Positive body image or normalising excess weight? The line for plus-size fashion

We need to find a healthy balance regarding body image – and that means not celebrating extreme sizes, writes Lorraine Courtney.

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Feb 21st 2014, 7:00 AM