Brain Function
Basketball Neural Warm-Up
Neural warm-ups are essential. They will produce higher performance and give you the edge you need on the court before the game. However, just standing in line shooting free throws, [...]
5 Ways Working Out Makes You Smarter
The life of a student-athlete is not easy. Balancing school, sports and other activities is a constant juggling act, with minimal downtime. But what if I told you all that [...]
Why Every Human Being Should Run Sprints
Raise your hand if you’d like to do at least one of the following: Lose weight Build muscle mass Increase your chance of living longer Improve brain function Reduce your [...]
Why Neck Training is a Must For Every Athlete—Not Just Football Players
Every strength coach or trainer feels they have the best and most well-balanced program when it comes to preparing their athletes for the demands of their sport. Whether that entails [...]
What Counts as Play? 5 Criteria of the Most Vital Activity for Kids
Kids don't play nearly as much as they used to. This might sound odd to some, as many are confused by what actually constitutes “play.” Kids are still “playing” little [...]
A Simple Spit Test May Revolutionize How We Diagnose Concussions
Diagnosing the severity of a concussion could soon be as simple as collecting a swab of saliva. New research from Penn State University has found that a select number of [...]
3 Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Body’s Internal Clock (And Why It’s Making You Feel Terrible)
The human body is a marvel. Every day, it goes through a stunning number of invisible functions and processes in an effort to keep you functioning at optimal levels. These [...]
Study: Playing Sports May Make You Smarter
Buffalo Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick finished in the top 1% of his high school class and graduated from Harvard University with a degree in economics. What if it [...]
Study Finds Teen Sports Injuries Linked to Lack of Sleep
It is generally accepted that a healthy amount of sleep enhances brain function. But a new study, conducted by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), found that teen sports injuries [...]
Dick's Sporting Goods PACE Program Helps With Concussion Education and Prevention
Concussions are serious business. If improperly treated, they can have long-term health consequences, put you on the disabled list or even end your athletic career. Many pro athletes experience the [...]