Women's Gymnastics Brings High Risk for Concussion

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• June 7, 2023
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Gymnasts make it look easy, but mastering those floor exercises and balance beam moves can take a toll on the brain.

Researchers studying preseason and regular season concussion rates in college sports found that women's gymnastics led all others for its concussion rate ...

Keep Your Kids Safe From COVID While Playing Sports

• September 25, 2021
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COVID-19 shouldn't keep budding athletes on the sidelines. But it's critical to keep them safe from the coronavirus while playing sports.

The National Athletic Trainers' Association has some timely tips.

COVID vaccines for those 12 and older have been a game change...

Help Young Athletes Keep Their Competitive Edge During Pandemic

• Robert Preidt
• November 9, 2020
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There are a number of ways that young athletes can maintain their conditioning while away from their sports during the coronavirus pandemic, an expert says.

"Although competitive practice or play isn't an option for most right now, athletes should create and stick to a r...

Female Athletes Shortchange Themselves on Nutrition

• Robert Preidt
• June 14, 2020
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Many female athletes lack knowledge about nutrition, which could harm their performance and put them at risk for health problems, a researcher says.

A review of two decades of literature on female athletes older than 13 found "a lack of general knowledge of nutrition...