Fall sports are in full swing and for many young athletes that entails spending hours on the field. Fortunately, serious injuries are rare, but sports concussions remain a concern among players, coaches, trainers, and families. UR Medicine concussion expert Dr. Jeff Bazarian shares new information, which emerged from research in the past year. Mainly: Athletes […]
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What you do before & after the Thanksgiving feast counts the most
Thanksgiving is a time to gather with the people we love and reflect on the many things we have to be grateful for. It can also turn into a week of indulgence and gluttony. If you’ve been healthfully mindful and vigilant about your diet lately, then you might be feeling a little anxiety creeping in […]
Read MoreTop Reasons Why Young Athletes Need to Strength Train
Young athletes are sustaining injuries they never should because they are not properly prepared at the high intensity that they are being asked to perform. The answer to the problem? We need to be advocating and encouraging our young athletes to strength train. Here are seven reasons why this is so imperative. Physically Prepare for […]
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