Barely a day passes without reports about the dangers of concussions in sports. The news is rarely good. Take, for example, reports this morning that the NCAA has agreed to a settlement of a class-action head-injury lawsuit. The agreement includes the creation of “a $70 million fund to diagnose thousands of current and former college … Continue reading Concussions should remain a top concern for young athletes
Every day, people across the country take ibuprofen to help ease the aches and pains of daily life. Many athletes, typically those in long high-endurance events, take ibuprofen several times during the course of a race or long training session. But does frequent use of ibuprofen pose a health risk? Ibuprofen, most commonly known as … Continue reading Athletes and Ibuprofen
Ever find yourself nervously munching on chips when your cherished team isn’t doing so hot? You aren’t alone. A recent study conducted by France’s INSEAD business school had some interesting findings about how wins and losses can affect our eating habits. On Mondays, following a Sunday NFL game, participants in the study consumed 16 percent … Continue reading The Dangers of Football Games on Your Diet
Okay, so the title might be clickbait… but we can all agree that preparing for a marathon requires just as much strategy and dedication as the race itself because of the commitment needed in training, exercise and in the mental preparation for the 26.2 mile race. We sat down with Scott Quinby, MD, the medical director … Continue reading Marathon running tips to prep you for the big race
From Pop Warner to the NFL, concussions and head injuries have replaced broken bones and torn ACLs as the top concern of many football moms, dads and players. In this Hangout, Roger Khetan, M.D., Cherese Wiley, M.D., and Jason Wander, M.D., physicians on the medical staff at Baylor University Medical Center, joined Mark Barisa, neuropsychologist … Continue reading WATCH: This Might Keep Your Young Athlete Out of Sports
It’s time to put the spotlight on safety and help prevent head injuries in children. Beyond having some good old-fashioned summer fun and learning new skills, you want your kids to stay safe while playing sports. And while most parents assume team coaches and leaders are up to speed on concussion risks and prevention, that … Continue reading The Concussion Discussion for Kids
Attention to all parents of teenagers out there; you are probably already aware of the many risks that your teen faces on the march to adulthood. From drugs and eating disorders to driving way too fast, you have plenty of things to worry about. Unfortunately, there is something else that should be on your radar … Continue reading The Growing Use of Steroids Among Teens
If there is any headline that will catch my attention or scare the triple-decker burger or beer right out of my hand, it’s: “DEAD AT 50 FROM HEART ATTACK,” and when you hit 34-years old, like I did recently, this really starts to catch your attention. A few weeks ago, we all saw this headline again. This … Continue reading Talking Health With Men: Understanding the Language of Cavemen
What makes a good city? Is it the restaurants? The public transportation system or the schools? What about how healthy a city is? For the fifth year in a row, the American College of Sports Medicine has come up with a list of the “fittest” cities in America, also including the “least fit” cities. This … Continue reading Learning From America’s Fittest Cities
The tragic bombing at this year’s Boston Marathon has led to many discussions about safety and security at large public sporting events. Something heard often in early reports from Boston was that victims were being treated at the finish line “medical tent” or “aid station” designed to support runners. But what’s under that medical tent? The … Continue reading Boston Marathon Brings Attention to Medical Aid Stations at Sporting Events
