In March of this year, the American Academy of Neurology released new guidelines for recognizing and managing sport-related concussions. These guidelines could help protect the brains of athletes at all levels of play, from professional football to youth soccer. In a phrase, the new concussion guidelines recommend “when in doubt, sit it out.” Concussions occur […]
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Off to College: Tips for the first week of school
Sending your child to college is a transition for them and also for the family, but it can be a whole lot easier for everybody with a little extra preparation and some wisdom–with these tips to help ease the adjustment and navigate this exciting new world away from home: Moving In * Don’t overpack. […]
Read MoreSavor the End of Summer
The old adage is entirely true: time does (sadly) fly when you’re having fun…in the summer, of course! To make the most of those final, fleeting days, fill them with fun, sun, sipping and savoring. Print this list and rest assured you won’t feel as though you skimped when the school bell rings. Make […]
Read MoreRaspberry Vanilla Refrigerator Oatmeal
This easy, no-cook “summer porridge” has make-ahead convenience and is packed with nutrition to get your day off to a healthy start. Make it in individual mason jars for a perfect serving size and an easy grab-and-go breakfast straight from the fridge (it’s eaten cold). Take it along to work or anywhere. Great to serve […]
Read MoreSUMMER FITNESS: THE DOS AND DON’TS OF WORKING OUT IN HOT WEATHER
Your hot-weather cheat sheet to having fun, staying cool and getting the best results. 1. Don’t Wait for Your Thirst to Tell You When to Drink Once you start thinking about a nice, cold glass of water, you’re probably already 1 to 2 percent dehydrated, says Jessica Matthews, an exercise physiologist for the American Council […]
Read MoreStay Fueled with These Seven Nutrition Tips For Student Athletes
As a student-athlete, does your diet change between seasons? Contrary to popular belief, the dietary needs of a track star or tennis champion actually remain unchanged whether he or she is training or not. The main difference is in the amount of calories and fluids a student-athlete consumes while they are preparing for a competition. […]
Read MoreCommon Summer Health Hazards: How to Prevent and Treat Them
With summer fun often comes summer fouls. Here’s how to sidestep some top seasonal ailments so you can savor your summer days. Sunburns Why now? Allow us to harken back to high school earth science: During the summer, the earth is closest to the sun, which means those glowing rays are at their strongest level […]
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