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Attention, chocolate lovers: You may not be able to help yourselves. Swiss and British scientists have linked the widespread love of chocolate to a chemical "signature" that may be programmed into our metabolic systems.
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Sprains
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
A sprain is a stretch or tear of a ligament. A ligament is a band of tissue that connects two bones. The sprain occurs when the ligament is extended beyond the normal range for a particular joint.
What are the causes and risks of the injury?
Sprains occur when a joint is knocked out of position by a fall, hard blow, or other injury. Some common causes of sprains include the following: