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Smelling salts trigger a deep breath that wakes people up. There’s no strong evidence that smelling salts directly improve athletic performance. No study has associated long-term risks with the use of ...

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NFL players used to get a quick jolt from smelling salts on the sidelines, using them as a fast way to perk up during games. But now the NFL is banning smelling salts -- not just because they don't ...

When it comes to competition, many of us are looking for an edge, particularly when we are pushing our bodies to the max. What can I do to get stronger? Faster? More alert and focused? Some athletes ...