Overuse injuries are very common among young athletes for a number of reasons. Kids and teens are still growing into their adult bodies, meaning muscles and tendons aren’t yet at full strength, and the pressure to excel means more kids are focusing on one sport and practicing year round, stressing the same muscle groups over […]
Hockey Concussion Rates Similar To Other Contact Sports
Hockey is one of the more popular sports in Minnesota, but now that we’re learning more about the long-term effects of concussions and head injuries, some are questioning the safety of the sport. Many people assume that checking, the ice and the boards make hockey a dangerous sport for head injuries, but a new study […]
Motion Control Shoes May Help Some Runners
New research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that certain runners may benefit from motion control running shoes. According to researchers, athletes with flat feet or whose feet naturally roll inward when running may be less likely to suffer injuries if they invest in motion control shoes. “Our study is the first […]
Volunteering Could Improve Your Health
If you resolved to volunteer and do more charitable work in the new year, your may also being doing good by your health. According to new research out of the University of Albany, doing good for others has beneficial effects on numerous aspects of a person’s health. In order to come to this conclusion, researchers […]
Renewed Efforts To Cut Sugar Around The World
Efforts to cut back on sugar consumption and increase overall health appear to be working in other countries, and the United States may want to take note. Sugar South of the Border Mexico added a peso-per-liter tax on sugary drinks back in January of 2014, and two years later the country has seen a modest […]
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