Sports

Beginner’s Guide to Developing an Exercise Routine

Exercise is one of NRC’s seven recommended ways to maximize your health. If you want to exercise but aren’t sure where to begin, we can help! If you feel like your daily life doesn’t allow you to get fit (not enough time, no money for a gym membership, etc.), we have some “work-arounds” that may help. Read More >

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Making Baseball Safer for Kids

It isn’t surprising that children who play contact sports are at a greater risk for injury than children who don’t play them. Baseball players in particular risk several types of injuries. These can result from “overuse” or a single incident where a player gets hurt. Read More >

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Physical Activity, Sports, and Head Injuries

You might think you know about concussions, but did you know that even one concussion may have serious, long-term consequences for your brain and can increase the chances that you will have another concussion in the future? Read More >

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Girls and Sports

The American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Sports Medicine and Fitness recently published a review of the research and information about female athletes. The article summarizes information about eating disorders, menstrual problems, and bone mineral density. Read More >

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