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Head injury research widespread, but solutions remain elusive
Bob Kowalski Medical & Allied HealthcareConcussions are prevalent at all levels of sports, often stalling or ending the athletic careers of professional athletes and school-age children alike. The injuries are widespread in the military, too, causing the branches to lose the services of valuable trained recruits.
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The low down on foam rolling
Heidi Dawson Sports & FitnessFoam rollers have been around for a while now and have become a permanent feature in the weekly routines of all levels of athlete, from professional to weekend warrior. Their most common use is for something called "self-myofascial release." But how many actually know what that is, how it works and what we are trying to achieve by rolling up and down on these torturous cylinders of foam?
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Military, sports leagues turn eyes toward concussions
Bob Kowalski Medical & Allied HealthcareNow that football season is finished, a prime storyline going forward is player safety, particularly in regard to concussions. The NFL doesn't hold a monopoly on that topic, though. It ranges from the highest level of sports to the youngest players, covering activities on a variety of athletic fields.
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Can mindfulness help childhood obesity?
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareChildhood obesity is a serious problem in the United States. Despite recent declines in the prevalence among preschool-aged children, obesity among children is still too high. For children and adolescents aged 2-19 years, the prevalence of obesity has remained fairly stable at about 17 percent and 12.7 million children and adolescents for the past decade.
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Zika virus now threatens Summer Olympics
Bob Kowalski Sports & FitnessThe world-class athletes that will descend on Rio de Janeiro for the Summer Olympics in August understandably make a point of keeping themselves healthy. After all, more than Olympic glory is riding on their fitness.
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Downhill skiing is no time for head games
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Sports & FitnessSki season is in full swing, and so is the risk of serious head injury. However, the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) reports that due to an ever-increasing use of helmets by skiers and snowboarders, the risk is decreasing. During last year's ski season, the rate of helmet use was at an all-time high, reaching 78 percent. This was up from the previous season's rate of 73 percent.
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Sour grapes? Move over beer, wine is taking over the Super Bowl
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageLove watching the Super Bowl, but not so much eating wings and drinking beer? Well, you are not alone in that, and you are in for a treat. A recent Nielsen report states that while beer spending rises about $40 million in the week before game, wine is not too far behind.
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To play or not to play: The value of recess in schools
Brian Stack and Erica Stack EducationParents of today want their children to be the best, the fastest and the smartest. In pursuit of meeting these goals, many schools have added more time for instruction and testing for core content areas. The added time often comes at the expense of recess, physical education, and many other forms of movement breaks and activities. As parents of five children under the age of 10, we see the impact of this shift in our own community school each and every day.
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How to film your hunt
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureWith the proliferation of inexpensive and easy-to-use video equipment, it is becoming more and more common to see hunters film their own hunts. The days are gone where only the extremely wealthy or people with their own hunting shows could film their hunts. I wouldn't say that taking video of your hunt is easy, but it is probably not nearly as difficult or expensive as you would think.
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Candida yeast: The top 3 dangers
Jeff White Medical & Allied HealthcareCandida is a bacteria that we all live with. It grows on various parts of our bodies and there’s nothing we can do about it. The majority of the time there are no problems, but if it turns into an infection it may require prompt medical attention.
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