Bullying or competitive play? In sports, it can sometimes be difficult to tell the two apart. While intimidation can be a natural part of competition, studies have shown that kids who are teased in gym class or sports are less likely to participate in physical activity one year later. As athletes and parents of athletes, […]
Read MoreThe school year is coming to a close, the weather is getting nice, and the students are getting antsy. For parents, these last few weeks before summer can feel like a marathon, attempting to keep your children from completely checking out from the classroom mentally—without losing your own sanity. Looking for some fresh ideas? Here […]
Read MoreDad is often the guy you sit down to watch a big game with or have a couple of beverages with while firing up some goodies on the barbecue. However, with Father’s Day fast approaching, you could consider alternative ways of appreciating dad while being active. There’s nothing quite like bonding in the great outdoors, […]
Read MoreOver the span of 13 years, there have been more than 640,000 cases of insect-borne illnesses including Zika, West Nile, and Lyme disease. In 2016 alone, there were more than 96,000 cases, compared to the 27,000 in 2004. “The numbers on some of these diseases have gone to astronomical levels,” said the CDC’s director of […]
Read MoreBy: Heidi Strickler, RDN, CD Both local road travel and long-distance air travel can throw a wrench into an athlete’s eating routine and can compromise performance and overall health. Trouble sleeping, lack of refrigeration and familiar foods, time zone and climate changes, increased reliance on eating out, motion sickness, and inconsistent meal timing are just […]
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