5 tips to help athletes stay focused and positive as the coronavirus pandemic affects sports seasons When cases of COVID-19 first began to spread across the U.S., young athletes had to adjust quickly to online school – and a canceled spring sports season. Now, as schools navigate reopening, athletes are still adjusting and tentatively preparing […]
Read MoreTwo new studies of elite athletes found that working out amplifies the immune response to a flu shot. If you are an athlete, you may gain greater immunity from a flu shot than people who are less active, according to two complementary and timely new studies of exercise and vaccinations. The two studies, which involved […]
Read MoreChild mental health care workers say families will likely face increased anxiety as schools reopen. Some classes will be in-person, online, or a mix of both. Dr. David Fitzgerald, the director of the UConn Health Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic, said school this year comes with a lot of added stress. In school, there […]
Read MoreIt’s easy to see how you might gain weight during the pandemic, especially if you are spending most of your time at home. Comfort food recipes have been trending on Google. You find yourself thinking that a cookie sounds good—or a beer. So as sheltering-at-home restrictions ease up, people are becoming concerned about “COVID curves” […]
Read MoreMost people think that the ‘fullest’ life is one in which you take every day of your life – each minute in each hour – and you do something novel with it. You have to try something new, experience something different, go somewhere you’ve never been before, eat something amazing. What’s more, you see other […]
Read MoreWith Thanksgiving a food filled memory, Chanukah and Christmas on the way, and New Year’s shortly after that, the last couple months of the year is a busy time for many. While the holiday season brings a lot of joy, the sheer amount of events you have to attend and errands you have to run […]
Read MoreWhen summer fruits and vegetables start to disappear from grocery stores, and the action shifts indoors to watching sports and munching on unhealthy snacks, it helps to have a diet plan in place to avoid weight gain. First, remember that farmers’ markets are still open across the country. You can buy local as long as […]
Read MoreAugust is that awkward transitional month of the year that no one really knows how to go about it. If you love summer, you’re most likely sad to see the warm weather and vacation season come to a close, but if you’re all about autumn, the 31 days of August can drag on forever. But […]
Read MoreMatt Kunz, a former walk-on linebacker and four-year player at Notre Dame, understands the intricacies of coaching kids as well as anyone through years of working with young athletes as young as 6 through the collegiate ranks. He knows what works, and what doesn’t, when it comes to helping kids be their best both […]
Read MoreThe days are getting longer, sunnier and warmer, meaning it’s time to get yourself out from the comfort of your winter pajamas and increase you energy levels with some exercise. If you want to feel confident about your body this summer, now is the time to start your fitness plan! But finding motivation to step […]
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