The dimpled exterior of modern golf balls is a design that dates back to 1905. The purpose of the dimples is to maximize the lift of the ball and minimize its drag while in the air; it’s a concept that the Wilson Sporting Goods Company have...
A root canal can save a tooth when infection or inflammation affects the tooth's nerve. The center of each tooth is filled with a soft substance called pulp, which contains connective tissue, nerves and blood vessels. When the pulp is injured or...
Once considered a game of the elite and privileged, golf now has a following across all social and economic classes. The origins of golf and wooden golf shafts can be traced to the late 15th and early 16th century.
Golf remains one of the most popular pastimes in the United States, with around 28.6 million golfers playing at least one annual round in 2008. With that level of popularity comes a large and vibrant market for golf equipment, including golf...
A famous player tying his cleats on soccer field may be silently delivering on a multimillion shoe deal, trying to obtain a sports network shot of the cleat brand. He is following in a tradition of nearly half a millennium of soccer cleats. Henry...
Over half of all Americans are overweight, and with this comes a higher risk of weight-related diseases like cancer and stroke, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. The foundation of basic weight loss revolves around expending...
A throbbing toothache can begin at any time and without any prior warning. It usually requires immediate attention to relieve the pain since it can interfere with normal daily activities. An abscess can form within the tooth or in the surrounding...
Beneath the hard outer structures of a tooth lies a small quantity of soft tissue known as the dental pulp. This tissue contains blood vessels, nerve fibers and connective tissue that build the tooth during its development, according to the...
Most of us at one time or another suffered the discomfort of a toothache. Who can forget the throbbing pain when eating or when a hot or cold liquid makes contact with your tooth's nerve? The worse type of dental pain results from infection or...
In 1457, King James II of Scotland attempted to ban golf because it caused men to neglect their proficiency in archery, a skill which was essential in war. The Scots eventually lost to the English but their game survived to become a major part of...
Golf balls have undergone several transformations throughout the history of the game. From the "gutta percha" and leather-covered "feathery" golf balls of the early 1900's to the high-performance four-piece golf balls of today,...
In no other sport, even baseball with its "live-ball era" vs. "dead-ball era" debate, is the sport's ball analyzed as closely as it is in golf. Since every player uses his own golf balls in competition, it bears analyzing how one player's golf...
Golf is one of the world's oldest sports, tracing its roots back at least to the 1400s. While it started out with humble beginnings in Scotland, it's grown to be a multimillion-dollar industry, with skilled players enjoying the game all over the...
If you are a golf purist, blade irons are the ultimate in simplicity, style and performance. All clubs were originally made from wood, but blacksmiths began forging irons by hand after the invention of the hardier rubber Gutta-percha balls. These...
Choosing the right golf ball can translate into lower scores and more versatile shot-making ability, but with all of the brands on the market, selecting the one best-suited to your game might be difficult. Fortunately, modern golf ball technology...
Rashes cause changes in the color and consistency of the surface of your skin. Rashes on the face can occur for a number of reasons, including diseases, allergic reactions or sensitive skin. Facial rashes can cause a number of disconcerting...
