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Lifestyle and home remedies

By Mayo Clinic staff

Depending on your risk of heart, eye or skeletal complications, your doctor may recommend that you avoid competitive sports and certain recreational activities.

High risk

  • Weightlifting
  • Ice hockey
  • Football
  • Rock climbing
  • Surfing
  • Scuba diving

Medium risk

  • Basketball
  • Racquetball
  • Squash
  • Running
  • Skiing
  • Singles tennis
  • Touch football
  • Soccer
  • Baseball
  • Biking
  • Lap swimming

Low risk

  • Bowling
  • Golf
  • Skating
  • Snorkeling
  • Brisk walking
  • Modest hiking
  • Doubles tennis

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Aug. 1, 2008

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