Skill and training are essential for every athlete. Another factor that has a massive impact on an athlete’s performance is optimal nutrition. No matter what sport they play, young athletes need the right fuel to train and perform well and meet their growth demands. Here are some game day nutrition tips for young athletes to help them deliver a top-notch performance. Carbohydrates for Energy Carbohydrates or carbs are a source of energy. Choosing foods like crackers, whole-grain bread, … [Read more...] about Game Day Nutrition Tips for Young Athletes
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Baseball Safety for Children
Baseball is one of the most popular youth sports in the United States, and like any other sport, it comes with a risk of injuries. Just like baseball is a team sport, it also needs the collective effort of parents, coaches, teammates and officials to ensure the safety of its players. Here are some essential baseball safety tips to keep in mind to protect children from injuries. Preventing Injuries Pre-Season Before the season starts, ensure that your child is healthy. It’s advisable to get … [Read more...] about Baseball Safety for Children
Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Every year the month aims to raise awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s and dementia. The month is a great opportunity for individuals, businesses, and charities to hold events to support awareness. Here’s what we know. Alzheimer’s vs. Dementia Often “dementia” and “Alzheimer’s” are used interchangeably, however, these two conditions aren’t the same. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive form of dementia and dementia is a … [Read more...] about Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
Differences Between Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease
There are different but similar symptoms between Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease, both are a kind of inflammatory bowel disease. They both include inflammation in your digestive system. It’s important to know which symptoms frequent which disease as Crohn’s can be more complex to treat. The difference lies mainly in the location of the distress in the gastrointestinal tract and how each of these reacts to the treatment. (Kerr, 2020) Ulcerative Colitis Ulcerative Colitis is a disease … [Read more...] about Differences Between Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease
Preventing Soccer Injuries in Children
One of the most popular team sports in the world, soccer (also known as football, outside of the United States) is a great exercise that helps improve agility, coordination, balance and develops the ability to do teamwork among young ones. (Advanced Solutions International) An estimated 15.5 million people play soccer in the United States. More than 700,000 girls and boys played soccer in US high schools in 2008-09, leading to growing participation in the game. (Koutures et al.) Since it … [Read more...] about Preventing Soccer Injuries in Children
Migraine Headaches – When to visit the ER
A migraine causes severe headaches in the form of throbbing pain or pulsing sensations. It can also cause nausea, vomiting and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Migraines can last for hours or days at a time. Medication does help make the migraine less painful and might help prevent migraines too. The right combination of medicines, lifestyle changes and certain self-help remedies can help with migraines. (Mayo Clinic, 2020) There are 4 stages of a migraine - prodrome, aura, attack and … [Read more...] about Migraine Headaches – When to visit the ER
Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
Heatstroke occurs when your body overheats due to exposure to high temperatures or due to physical exertion in high temperatures. Heatstroke is a serious condition in which your body’s temperature increases to 104˚F or higher. It requires emergency treatment and if untreated, can cause harm to your brain, kidneys, heart and muscles. (Mayo Clinic, 2020) There is a spike in heatstroke in the summer months and ways of avoiding these sun-related conditions, especially for children are proper … [Read more...] about Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
May is Mental Health Month
May is recognized as Mental Health Month to create awareness around mental health and break the stigma attached. Since 1949 it is observed each year in May. Today more than ever, it's essential to understand that mental health is an integral component of overall health. The illnesses related to it are as common as illnesses in other body parts – they are familiar and treatable. Heightened Awareness The COVID-19 pandemic followed by the economic downfall has adversely affected … [Read more...] about May is Mental Health Month
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptoms
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also referred to as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) or systemic exertion intolerance disease (SEID), is a disorder that causes extreme fatigue or tiredness, which usually does not go away with rest, has no detectable underlying cause and cannot be explained by any medical condition. (Sampson, 2020) It is a new state of fatigue that lasts for months and can cause you to not be able to participate or carry out normal day-to-day activities at home, at work or in … [Read more...] about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptoms