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
Prevention
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
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
What to Know About Colonoscopies
Colonoscopy is an outpatient procedure in which your colon and rectum are inspected. This procedure helps examine, diagnose and treat lower gastrointestinal tract diseases. A long and flexible tube is inserted in the rectum and advanced to the other side of the large intestine. The tube has a tiny video camera at the tip which allows a clear view of the entire colon to the doctors. (Mayo Clinic, 2020) In case of any issue or if necessary, polyps or any abnormal tissues can be removed for a … [Read more...] about What to Know About Colonoscopies
7 Swimming Pool Safety Tips
Swimming is not just a fun activity, but it’s also one of the best forms of exercise. During summer, many families spend quality time together and have fun in a backyard pool. While a backyard pool is beneficial for kids, it also comes with a huge responsibility for parents to ensure that everyone is safe. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drowning kills more children aged between 1 to 4 years than anything else except congenital disabilities. Drowning can … [Read more...] about 7 Swimming Pool Safety Tips
Vaccines and Children: When and Why
Although most parents are familiar with the “childhood vaccination schedule” – a detailed plan for when your child should get certain immunizations helps to protect them from preventable diseases. As the list of recommended vaccines has grown or changed over the years, so has the list of questions about vaccination schedules. Did you know? Why are vaccines important and why it's essential to have an immunization schedule? In this article, we try to explain these points in detail. Why … [Read more...] about Vaccines and Children: When and Why
Best Exercises for Kids
Most kids like to play all day long. Their energy levels are unmatched, and that's why it's even more critical to help them direct this energy into a lifelong habit – physical exercise. It plays a vital role in building your child’s overall health and wellbeing. How Does Exercise Benefit Kids? Active playtime is highly beneficial for kids from all aspects – physical, mental, and emotional. Physical benefits Kids develop strong muscles, flexible joints, slim body, improved … [Read more...] about Best Exercises for Kids
Big Benefits of Quitting Drinking
Stress at work, home and personal relationships was amplified by COVID-19. Many of us who were casual or occasional drinkers turned a weekend treat into a weekday habit. You’ve noticed the changes; it’s like adding gasoline to a fire. Don’t beat yourself up over it. There are big benefits of quitting drinking and we’ll share them with you here so you can become motivated. How Are You Feeling? The biggest indicator that overindulging in alcohol is how you feel. Here’s the triple … [Read more...] about Big Benefits of Quitting Drinking
Does My Child Have ADHD?
ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a common childhood disorder. It affects how you pay attention, your ability to sit still, and how you control your behavior. ADHD can happen in children and teens and even last into adulthood. It is usually detected during a child’s early school years when they begin having problems paying attention. Symptoms of ADHD It is usual for children to have trouble focusing or behaving sometimes. However, children with ADHD don’t grow out of … [Read more...] about Does My Child Have ADHD?
