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4 Reasons You’re Avoiding the Gym (And What to Do About It)
Sometimes you just don't feel like working out at gym, but you do it anyway because you're committed to your fitness goals. But there are times when you...
3 Ways You Can Spot a Teammate’s Concussion
The clock ticks down, you release the football, and it's a perfect pass to your receiver in the end zone. In that moment, your focus is on making a...
Staying Hydrated for Basketball
When you play hard on the court, your body loses fluids from sweating. You need to replenish those fluids with water or a sports drink, or you risk dehydration. It's [...]
Concussions 101
As sports get faster and collisions get more violent, concussions have become a growing concern for athletes at all levels. To protect yourself from the long-term effects of multiple concussions, [...]
5 Hydration Mistakes that Could Degrade Your Performance and Impair Your Health
Hydration is crucial for athletes. Screwing up your fluid intake not only reduces your performance, it can endanger your health. When we exercise, our muscles produce heat and our body's [...]
YOU Docs: Q&A on Addiction Detox
Q: What is detox? A: Detox is a form of treatment that removes a person from a toxic substance to which he or she is addicted. Detox can be useful, [...]
Four Ways to Prevent Concussions
A concussion is a jarring of the brain caused by a blow or a fall, usually by a collision with a person or a hard surface. Concussions damage the brain. [...]
Four Simple Tips to Understand and Prevent Concussions
Concussions are among the most serious injuries an athlete can suffer. NHL superstart Sidney Crosby was sidelined for more than half a season, and former NFL QB Troy Aikman lost [...]
Are You Drinking Too Much Water?
Since coaches preach the importance of fueling up with water from day one of practice, most athletes are well aware of the dangers of dehydration. However, a new study reveals [...]
STACK Concussion Awareness and Prevention Series
Concussions are quickly becoming one of the most talked about injuries in sports. News about elite athletes like Aaron Rodgers and Sidney Crosby sustaining concussions, and about new rules to [...]
