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Psychology & Psychiatry

Commit to a 'wellness streak' to help manage work stressors

Now that we're well into 2022, how is your New Year's resolution going? Did your new year, new me goals make it past the first week of January?

Jan 12, 2022

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Pediatrics

Where's the best place for your child's sports physical exam?

(HealthDay)—Student athletes usually need a sports physical. And the best place for that exam is at their primary care doctor's office, according to updated guidelines from leading U.S. medical experts.

May 22, 2019

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Health

Study: Concussion rate in high-school athletes more than doubled in seven-year period

Concussion rates in U.S. high-school athletes more than doubled between 2005 and 2012, according to a new national study using data on nine team sports.

May 6, 2014

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Overweight & Obesity

Does Facebook make you fat?

Time spent on social networking sites comes at the expense of other activities – including physical activity, new research by the University of Ulster has revealed.

Sep 11, 2012

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Psychology & Psychiatry

How team sports change a child's brain

Adult depression has long been associated with shrinkage of the hippocampus, a brain region that plays an important role in memory and response to stress. Now, new research from Washington University in St. Louis has linked ...

Mar 21, 2019

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Teen team sports participation benefits adult mental health

(HealthDay)—Among individuals exposed to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), team sports participation in adolescence is associated with better adult mental health, according to a study published online May 28 in JAMA ...

May 29, 2019

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Other

Sports safety: Get geared up and always warm up

April is Youth Sports Safety Month. Each year, more than 3.5 million children under the age of 15 are treated for sports injuries nationwide. Roughly half of these injuries are sustained in solo activities, while approximately ...

Apr 20, 2012

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Pediatrics

Ask the Pediatrician: How can I help my kids handle disappointment when things get canceled?

My kids really love playing sports and are worried about more COVID-19 cancelations. How can I help them cope?

Apr 12, 2021

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Pediatrics

Health cautions for young male athletes

(HealthDay)—Exercise has many health benefits for boys, ranging from a lower chance of obesity to improved self-esteem. It may also reduce risk-taking behaviors. However, some sports come with cautions, especially those ...

Aug 1, 2019

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