Holiday meals are commonly associated with an excessive intake of food and drink. Here are some sensible recommendations for more health-conscious holiday choices, especially when it comes to athletes in your family. Involve Children in Meal Preparation: With more...
Tell me you have not heard this before – fruits and vegetables are good for you.As both a pediatrician and sports medicine doctor, I’ve probably used that line (or something similar) many a time.I routinely get the nodding approval/...
Making plans for your child to attend summer camps for sports or a summer dance intensive?Many kids take the “Summertime, and the living is easy” route from a popular song.No worries about school, homework, projects or tests.Several other ...
I often hear teenagers and families asking about protein to help build muscle. Damaged muscles occur during exercise, and protein is an essential muscle component that can help with repair and rebuilding. Every day, athletic teens need 1.2-1.5 grams per...
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