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The DIY Athlete: Homemade Bug Candles with Citronella
Use homemade citronella bug candles to ward off all those pesky insects that distract you from watching the game. Homemade candles are a healthy alternative to bug sprays that contain [...]
Coconut Water: A Natural Source of Electrolytes
With temperatures pushing well past 100 degrees in many parts of the country, you’ve no doubt been hydrating with plenty of water and sports drinks during your summer training. However, [...]
Sports Injury Prevention Takes Center Stage at 2012 APA Meeting
Following the suicide of former First-Team NFL All-Pro linebacker Junior Seau in early May, sports injury prevention has taken on a new sense of urgency. Last week, attendees at the [...]
Concussion Awareness Takes the Stage in Congress
Concussions that result from a mild blow to the head can keep you out of just a few practices and games. But they can also occur after a serious blow [...]
How to Assess Your Hydration Status
Besides being risky and causing serious physical side effects, dehydration drains your body of its energy. Dr. White, Gatorade Sports Science Institute senior scientist, advises using the color of your [...]
Three Bottles to Keep You Hydrated
Dehydration is a downer. Fortunately, you can prevent it, along with its nasty side effects, like muscle cramps, headaches and nausea. Get the upper hand by always keeping a bottle [...]
Supplement Labels and the NSF-Certified Seal
If you want to be 100 percent certain that your supps are clean, look for NSF-certified products. NSF International is an independent, third-party organization that is paid by companies to [...]
Hydrating in Cold Weather
Swinging for the slopes this weekend? Besides your board and goggles, make sure to grab a sports drink. “Don’t be fooled into thinking that you don’t sweat in the cold,” [...]
The dangers of steroids
By Chad Zimmerman In November 2005, Major League Baseball finally decided to take steroid abuse seriously. The players and owners created a policy where the punishment fits the crime. A [...]
The importance of Omega-3 fatty acid supplements
By: Dean Ochi, ATC, CSCS Many athletes believe great achievements can be a product of scientific breakthroughs in medical labs. Some scour the Internet, health food stores and other supplement [...]
