Parents of young athletes play a number of number of important roles — from chief spectator and cheerleader to surrogate coach and tutor. But making sure their children are getting the proper nutrition to fuel
Written by Brittney Bearden, MEd, RD, CSSD, LD Sports Dietitian, Texas Health Sports Medicine Nothing can ruin your training and athletic performance like sickness. Maintaining a balanced diet helps strengthens the immune system to
It’s no secret that your diet and nutrition can have a significant impact on your overall health, but you may not consider your diet when it comes to pain management. We spoke to two pain
Whether it’s a youth, college or professional sporting event, we all deep down know the food served at most concession stands don’t get high marks from a nutrition standpoint. But when you know you’re going
It’s no secret that Texas summers can be extremely hot and humid, making it a less-than-ideal time for doing a lot outdoors, especially preseason practices. Despite the heat, many athletes, spirit squads and marching bands
Walk into your favorite grocery, drug or specialty health care store these days and you’ll find a variety of collagen supplement products ranging from skin cream to pills, powders and even additives to foods. You
Winter officially starts this month, and if you’re like most people, the cooler temps usher in a craving for rich comfort foods. Before the frigid temperatures drive you to the pantry for a snack or
If a magician could give women a pill to almost guarantee the prevention of some serious birth defects during pregnancy, we’d be crazy not to line up with palms outstretched. Fortunately, this pill exists and
Age, as the saying goes, may be nothing but a number, but it is an important number. And as we get older, men and women alike may find themselves reckoning with obstacles they haven’t encountered
If your friends or family are fans of sharing the latest diet fad, you might be familiar with the grapefruit diet that claims to help you shed up to a pound a day. But is
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