Weight training is a great way to improve your performance and prevent injury. However, there are many common weigh training mistakes that can lead to injury and keep you out of the game longer. Fortunately, our partners at Children’s Hospital Colorado have expert tips for how high
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Physical activity has been proven to help boost self-esteem and focus while decreasing anxiety and depression. Despite these positive effects on mental health, many children and teens don’t get the recommended amount of physical activity. So how can you help your child be more active and support
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It’s summertime and that means it’s time for fun and hot outdoor play. This also means that outdoor games and long tournaments can lead to dehydration in the hotter summer months. In this article from our partners at Children’s Hospital Colorado, you’ll learn about who’s at risk
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Sports performance is rooted in improvement and maximization. Although this cultivates grit and determination among young athletes, it can sometimes manifest into unhealthy behaviors. Eating disorders have increased in prevalence, which requires us to be prepared when we see any unhealthy behaviors. The article provided below is
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Nutrition among children determines many elements of their lifestyle and success. Athletes, in particular, need a balanced diet to ensure sufficient energy levels. The article provided below is brought to you by expert’s at Children’s Hospital Colorado with intentions of guiding you through the basics of a
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Kids and teens today are lonelier than ever, with loneliness becoming an epidemic according to the Surgeon General. While loneliness can affect anyone, research shows that loneliness among kids and teens is at an all-time high. How can parents and caregivers intervene? Experts from our partners at
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We all have been there…your child falls and hits their head at home, now what? Head injuries can be scary for both kids and caregivers, yet they also seem somewhat inevitable. They often happen at home verse on the playing field. The experts at Children’s Hospital Colorado
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