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Sports specialization worries medical experts

Bob Kowalski Sports & Fitness

Playing only one sport throughout the year can bring a level of expertise, but when it comes to youth sports, this specialization can also bring injury. Young athletes are increasingly suffering sports injuries that can be attributed to overuse. Some medical experts consider these injuries preventable, but the solution is not clear.

Are we marketing fitness all wrong?

Natalie Thomas Sports & Fitness

According to a recent poll by fitness equipment maker Nautilus Inc., most Americans don't understand the basics of health and fitness. The poll found that nearly 75 percent of people surveyed didn't know you have to burn 3,500 calories to lose one pound of fat. Only 35 percent of those surveyed knew eggs are a good source of protein. An astounding 87 percent thought women who weight train get manly muscle bulk.

What’s behind the increase in amateur baseball litigation?

Albert Figone Sports & Fitness

Coaches at all levels have traditionally assumed a special role in the lives of athletes and success of teams. In the past, winning coaches achieved results employing techniques that could legally be considered "wanton" or "grossly negligent" in any other context.

Study: Southern diet leads to higher risk for heart disease

Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied Healthcare

Consuming a Southern diet can increase the risk of heart disease, according to a new study. Published in the journal Circulation, the study investigates the relationship between a Southern diet — often including copious amounts of fried foods, sugar-sweetened beverages, eggs, processed meat, liver and other organ meats — and the risk for coronary heart disease (CHD).

Surf’s up, but stay safe from head injuries

Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied Healthcare

Hitting the beach is a traditional summer activity. For many this also means hitting the waves with a surfboard. Surfing gained greater recognition in the United States during the 1960s with music and popular films. There are an estimated 2.2 million surfers in the United States. Worldwide, there are now close to 37 million athletes who surf. As with all sports, there is a risk of injury. When injury does occur, the head and neck are areas of vulnerability.

Sports participation helps athletes score points beyond the field

Bob Kowalski Sports & Fitness

We've all been made aware of the benefits that participating in sports, or even simply exercising, can bring for our short- and long-term health. But does involvement in athletics result in success that extends beyond health? "Sports have the potential to develop many of the personality characteristics valued in life: determination, perseverance, strong work ethic, cooperation, teamwork, fair play, honesty, and much more," said SHAPE America President Steve Jefferies.

The surprising connection between healthy living and hearing

Patricia Sarmiento Medical & Allied Healthcare

I'm a self-diagnosed health nut. I love reading articles, tweets and blog posts about healthy living. My motto has always been that the more I know, the better I’ll be able to take care of my family. They're all very familiar with the routine. But I have to admit that in all my time worrying about things like heart health and cancer prevention, I overlooked a very important part of wellness — our hearing.

When the big toe becomes a big problem

Heidi Dawson Sports & Fitness

The big toe joint. Also known as the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ). It's not something most of us ever really think about. However, if you're someone who suffers from knee pain, hip pain, lower back pain or tight calf muscles, maybe you should be paying a little more attention to it. This is especially true in runners and even those who walk any distance regularly, for exercise or not. So, really, most people.

Fitness motivation: The real secret to total transformation

Jeff White Sports & Fitness

For many of us, getting in shape is difficult, and staying in shape is even harder. We work so hard to get the results we want, only to lose those gains as soon as we get them. Then there are those who get so frustrated they quit because they think they will never reach their fitness goals. It is estimated a whopping 50 percent of people who start exercising quit within the first six months.

What’s the driving force behind fitness technology? Millennials

Suzanne Mason Sports & Fitness

Many millennials are turning to apps and wearable technology to stay fit. According to a survey by Goldman Sachs, about 25 percent of millennials consider eating right and exercising an important part in maintaining their health, compared to less than 15 percent of Generation X and baby boomers.

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