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Concussion Dangers to Young Athletes Affirmed by Study

by Associated Press, Posted Jun 20th 2011 3:30PM

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A new study highlights the heightened danger to young athletes who suffer concussions and sustain new head blows before they've fully recovered.
The study, published Monday in Pediatrics, dug into ...A new study highlights the heightened danger to young athletes who suffer concussions and sustain new head blows before they've fully recovered.
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App for Mobile Phones Helps Diagnose Concussions

by Associated Press, Posted Jun 3rd 2011 6:00PM

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - The next tool in the campaign against concussions might be your smartphone.
A concussion expert at the University of North Carolina teamed with other head-trauma researchers to develop ...If your kid plays a sport, you might want to download this app.
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One-Sport Young Athletes Double Risk of Injury, Report Finds

by Lesley Kennedy, Posted May 3rd 2011 3:30PM

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One sport? Double your chance of getting a sports related injury! Credit: Corbis
The days of being a well-rounded athlete are quickly becoming ancient history.
Today's young jocks are ...Kids who played multiple sports were injured less often than their one-sport focused peers.
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Dr. Mom Shouldn't Be the One Diagnosing Sports Injuries

by Tom Henderson, Posted Apr 19th 2011 1:30PM

Watch a video on how to avoid children's sports injuries.
Leave it to the real doctors, Dr. Mom! Credit: Corbis Can you move your arm? Then it's not broken. Can you count how many fingers someone is holding up? Then you don't have ...Survey: Parents admit they don't know enough about sports-related injuries.
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Running Accidents Among Kids Increasing, Study Says

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jan 31st 2011 3:30PM

Whether from sports or play, kids are getting more injuries from running. Credit: Getty Listen to your mothers, boys and girls, and slow down. You might hurt yourselves. Don't make Mommy cite fresh research from the Center for ...Your mom is right. Slow down, or you might hurt yourself.
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Boy and Girl Athletes Experience Different Signs of Concussion

by Mary Beth Sammons, Posted Dec 8th 2010 12:30PM

Is your son forgetful after taking a huge hit during the game? It could be a concussion. Credit: Getty
Does your daughter spend all day yawning, yet she swears she made her bedtime curfew? Does your son protest he seriously doesn't remember what ...Your teen may not just be acting spacey. A concussion could be to blame.
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National Study Finds 70 Percent Increase in Basketball-Related Traumatic Brain Injuries

by Honey Berk, Posted Sep 13th 2010 12:01AM

Serious basketball-related injuries can be life-threatening. Credit: Getty Images
If your kid plays basketball, you're probably all too familiar with the sprains, strains, broken fingers and concussions that come with the territory -- and with ...If your kid plays basketball, you're probably all too familiar with the sprains, strains, broken fingers and concussions that come with the territory -- and with the resultant trips to the emergency room. Study shows that the types of injuries young athletes are getting into are more serious than ever.
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Sore Knees? It Could Be 'Growing Pains'

by Reggie Reyes, Posted Feb 22nd 2010 12:00PM

Dear Reggie, My 13-year-old son Jeffery is extremely active in sports such as basketball, soccer and tennis. Recently, he has been complaining of pain in his knees just under his kneecaps. As soon as he starts to play any sport, his knees hurt and ...
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The Benefits of Yoga for Kids

by Carrie Snyder, Posted Feb 1st 2010 9:00AM

Many adults seek out yoga for both its exercise and meditative components. Can children benefit from the practice, too? Cabin Fever talked to Carolyn Burke, a yoga educator who teaches "through the family life cycle," from prenatal yoga, to yoga for ...
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Cheerleading -- not for the faint of heart

by Roger Sinasohn, Posted Aug 12th 2008 4:03PM

What's the most dangerous sport for high school girls? It's not what you might guess. It's not soccer, softball, or even kickboxing -- it's cheerleading. It turns out, according to a new report, that cheerleading accounts for nearly two thirds of all ...
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High school sports: What's the risk of injury?

by Bethany Sanders, Posted Mar 28th 2008 10:00AM

Team sports are an excellent way for kids to get exercise, learn a new skill, and become a better team player. But sports are also inherently risky. Some parents may worry that their child will get hurt during play, and it can be hard to know how to ...
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