Youth sports have grown consistently over the last few decades, with more kids participating insports than ever before.(1) Many positives can come with starting early. One is that they can startstructuring their healthy lifestyles early in life. Since sports are…
In a historic moment, the Haiti Women’s Football team made it to the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time. It is an outstanding achievement in many ways, especially considering that the nation has been going through so many…
Measuring muscle mass or strength is relatively simple. However, measuring the endurance of sportspeople is much more challenging. Without any reliable way to measure endurance, it would not be easy to keep track of the effectiveness of physical training. Thus,…
Nowadays, we witness that children are less and less engaged in physical activity. Instead, they spend more and more time indoors in front of TV screens and computers, socialize more and more through social networks and spend little time socializing…
So, you decided to start exercising, that’s great, as wanting is the first and most vital thing.However, desire is not enough, as it should be supported by adequate motivation and the right kind of planning. Regretfully, studies show that people…
You’ve dieted and exercised for a week or two and decide to check your weight on thescales. As expected, you acquire weight. Ick! You may lose so little weight that it makes nodifference. When you feel that your efforts are…
Athletes need to train all year round. However, cold weather poses certain challenges, especially when it is freezing outside or snowing. It is not just about low temperature and higher risk of certain infections. It is also about an increased…
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women after skin cancer. The chances that any woman may die due to breast cancer are 1 in 39 in the US. Yes, these numbers are massive and cause for concern1.…
Winter is not a reason to stop exercising. In fact, staying active during winter may help reduce the risk of seasonal ailments and boost immunity. However, winter also poses some challenges. These issues are not insurmountable. Instead, they just require…
Young bodies are flexible and heal faster. However, young people are relatively active and at increased risk of sports injuries. Injuries in children and adolescents differ from that in adults. Compared to adults, the body’s water content is higher in…
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