A Simple Way to Fight Childhood Obesity
The most recent edition of the journal, Pediatrics, reported the results of an interesting study that sought to examine obesity in first grade children...
10 Eating Tips for a Healthier College Football Bowl Season
Bowl season brings specific eating challenges for football fans. Tailgating is often centered on binge eating and drinking. Anxious and celebratory supporters often live...
Could Football Fade Away Like Boxing?
I have no idea if Dr. Oz is a good or bad doctor but I do know this: He is an Oprah Winfrey creation,...
It’s Time to KO Concussions
Editor’s Note. This is one in a series of articles posted on The Sport Digest blog in recent weeks. The Digest will continue to...
Research: Sports Concussions Linked to Substance Abuse, Suicidal Thoughts
Concussions are connected with substance abuse and suicidal thoughts in adolescents, new research presented at a St. Michael’s Hospital conference on sports-related brain injuries...
Study: HS ADs Face Barriers to Hiring Athletic Trainers
As youth and high school sports injuries continue to make headlines, a new study published in the Journal of Athletic Training revealed that high...
“Zero risk” from Zika virus unless you’re pregnant, says Brazilian President’s chief of staff
Jaques Wagner, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff's chief of staff, says it must be explained to athletes and spectators coming to Brazil for the Rio...
Death of Soccer Official Calls Attention to Continued Problems in Youth Sports
The death on May 4 of Ricardo Portillo in Salt Lake City once again places a spotlight on bad behavior in sporting activities and...
Lance Armstrong Being Sued by The Sunday Times for £1 million
Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong is being sued for £1 million ($1.6 million/€1.2 million) by British newspaper, The Sunday Times, over his libel action against...
UCI Presidential Hopeful Cookson Reveals More Details of Proposed Independent Anti-Doping Unit
Brian Cookson has released more details of his proposed independent anti-doping unit if he is elected as President of the International Cycling Union (UCI), with...
