Most Recent Feature Articles

9/25/2003 - Can Coffee Improve Your Performance?
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Georgia has found evidence that caffeine taken prior to exercise can lessen the muscle pain experienced during intense exercise.

9/24/2003 - Top 5 Misdiagnosed Sports Injuries
These 5 injuries are frequently overlooked or misdiagnosed.

4/16/2003 - Tips for Improving Performance
How To Achieve a Personal Best - Tips for improving your sports performance .

9/8/2003 - Acute Mountian Sickness More Likely in Obese
A study published in the August issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine reports that obese individuals are more likely to suffer from AMS than their normal weight peers.

9/9/2003 - ACL Reconstruction
Arthroscopic surgery for a damaged knee ligament.

4/16/2003 - Post-Exercise Meal
While the pre-exercise meals can ensure that adequate glycogen stores are available for optimal performance, the post-exercise meal is critical to recovery and improves your ability to train consistently.

8/8/2003 - Eating for Exercise
Should I Eat Carbohydrate or Fat for Exercise?

7/30/2003 - Deconditioning / Detraining
How fast do I lose fitness if I stop exercising?

7/17/2003 - Scaphoid Fracture of the Wrist
A fall on an outstretched arm often results in a fracture of the scaphoid (navicular) bone in the wrist.

7/7/2003 - Hydration and Hyponatremia
Can athletes get too much water?

6/24/2003 - Make Your Own Energy Bars
While energy bars are great for athletes because of their ease and convenience, at $1.50 or more each, they can be expensive. So why not make your own?

6/1/2003 - Link Between Concussions and Depression
A new study highlights the negative effect of multiple mild traumatic brain injuries.

5/30/2003 - Hiking and Backpacking Safety Tips
Tips to help you stay safe on hiking trails.

4/16/2003 - Over the Counter Pain Relievers
What should you take for minor aches and pains?

4/16/2003 - Managing Exercise-induced Asthma
You can control your asthma symptoms.

4/11/2003 - Water vs. Sports Drinks
What should you choose for improved performance.

4/7/2003 - Stretching Basics
Improve your flexibility with a good stretching program

4/1/2003 - Return to Play
When is it safe to return to play after an injury?

2/28/2003 - FDA Warns of Ephedra Dangers
The Department of Health and Human Services Acts to Reduce Potential Risks of Dietary Supplements Containing Ephedra.

2/1/2003 - Serious Effects of Mild Concussions
Mild concussions and other head injuries can have serious long-term effects if atheltes return to play too soon.

1/1/2003 - Don't Choke. How to Overcome Performance Anxiety
Tips you can use during your next big event to lessen you anxiety and stress.

1/1/2003 - Wrist Guards Help Prevent Snowboard Injuries
Prevent a wrist injury by using a simple piece of safety equipment.