Little Hits Damage the Brain, TooAlice G. Walton
Big hits and concussions aren't the only brain injuries football players need to be concerned about. Little hits also harm the brain.
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Lift Like a GirlCharlotte LoBuono
Certain muscle fibers in elite female athletes care not just as good as those of men, they are better.
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Joint Effort: Avoiding OsteoarthritisEsther Entin, M.D.
You can lower your risk of osteoarthritis and increase your chances of staying mobile and pain-free for years to come.
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Helping Kids Sidestep DepressionEsther Entin, M.D.
Exercise not only reduces kids' depression, it lowers their chances of becoming depressed as teens.
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Karate KidsEsther Entin, M.D.
Martial arts are great for kids. They offer exercise, discipline and camaraderie. But they also pose serious risks.
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Find Your Competitive EdgeAlice G. Walton
Want to up your fitness? Get a little more competitive.
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A Safer Kind of Football PracticeAlice G. Walton
A simple change to kids' football practice routines can reduce the risk of brain injury by over a third.
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Athletes and ConcussionNeil Wagner
The brain tsunamis that concussions set in motion can change the structure of athletes' brains.
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Not for Elite Athletes OnlyBeth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
The sports nutrition market including supplements posted sales of $6.3 billion in 2014. The question is, do supplements help?
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Delay of Game?Esther Entin, M.D.
NFL players who started playing before age 12 brains' show more damage than those who began later.
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A Plan of Action for Desk Jockeys, Couch PotatoesNeil Wagner
Guidelines for workers and employers to help get more people off their seats and on their feet.
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Brain Impact of Football Hits Seen in Even High School PlayersCharlotte LoBuono
Scans of high school players' brains show how hard hits jar the brain and disrupt cells' communication.
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Young Pitchers' Overuse Injuries Can Interfere with Shoulder DevelopmentEsther Entin, M.D. and Charlotte LoBuono
Too many pitches can permanently injure young shoulders, causing ongoing rotator cuff problems.
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Video Game Improves Ball Players' Vision and SkillsCharlotte LoBuono
A video game helped baseball players improve their vision. The results were seen on the field.
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How to Keep Those Holiday Pounds OffNeil Wagner
The holidays are a great time...to gain weight. Here are tips for ways to avoid picking up pounds.
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Brain Changes Are Seen in More Ex-Football PlayersAlice G. Walton
Former football players may have "pronounced" brain abnormalities, even if they do not have dementia.
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Frustrated Football Fans Find Consolation in FoodBeth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Win or lose, NFL teams' records affect their fans' eating patterns...for better and worse.
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Exercise As a Treatment for DepressionEsther Entin, M.D.
Exercise is a valuable treatment for depression, especially for those who have trouble with antidepressants.
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Alternative Medicine: Does the Research Support the Movement? Part 3: YogaAlice G. Walton
Yoga has some proven benefits and unproven claims. What you can, and can't, expect it to do for you.
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Little League Safety: Protecting Future All StarsEsther Entin, M.D.
Tips to keep Little Leaguers injury-free. Learn the rules and risks and stay out of the ER.
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Punch Drunk: Repetitive Brain InjuryAlice G. Walton
Chronic head injuries can cause dementia, violence and death. Helmets may not help.
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Eight Surprisingly Simple Ways to Boost Your PerformanceAlice G. Walton
Doing your best is a balancing act involving practice, calmness and drive. What research has found.
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Nutrition for AthletesLona Sandon, M.Ed., R.D.
Elite athletes can teach us all a lot about eating right. Who knew chocolate milk was the perfect recovery drink?
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Sports-Related Concussions: Risks and RecoveryJordana Bieze Foster
Concussions can be difficult to spot, especially when young athletes hide their symptoms to keep playing.
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Sports Injuries and the Aging AthleteJohn E. Morley, M.D.
Not long ago, a man named Al Hanna successfully reached the southern summit of Mt.
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