Not exact matches
An electrocardiogram revealed an abnormality, and follow - up
tests in June confirmed that Carle has hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a genetic disease that is the most common cause
of sudden death in
young athletes.
In fact, the American Heart Association admits that screening by history - taking and physical examination alone (without non-invasive
testing) is insufficient to guarantee detection
of many critical cardiovascular abnormalities in large populations
of young athletes.
In a March 11, 2015 «Well» blog New York Times health reporter, Gretchen Reynolds, reported on a new study by NYU researchers, including Laura Balcer, a member
of MomsTEAM Institute's Board
of Advisors, about the use
of a simple, rapid, and inexpensive visual
test called King - Devick as a sideline screen to help identify
athletes as
young as five wit
Because they can detect subtle signs
of cognitive impairment indicating that an
athlete's brain has not fully healed, even where the
athlete claims his symptoms have cleared, the
tests are designed to help to protect
young athletes against the risk
of suffering a second concussion by returning too soon, which can lead to short - and long - term cognitive problems, and catastrophic injury or even death from second impact syndrome.
Those
of us who coach or care for
young athletes know by now that an
athlete who falls or collides with something during play or seems dazed, dizzy, loses consciousness or complains
of head pain should be
tested for a concussion, which occurs when the brain is physically jostled within the skull.
An easy, two - minute vision
test administered on the sidelines after a
young athlete has hit his or her head can help to reliably determine whether the
athlete has sustained a concussion, according to a new study
of student
athletes, some as
young as 5.
«Consequently, in the current state
of knowledge, no child or
young athlete should be exposed to [direct to consumer] genetic
testing to define or alter training or for talent identification aimed at selecting gifted children or adolescents,» it concludes.
No child or
young athlete should be subjected to genetic
testing to spot sporting talent or boost performance, concludes an international panel
of experts in a consensus statement published in the British Journal
of Sports Medicine.
Our aim was to determine whether repetitive dynamic stereo
testing with a limited time frame can induce a significant long - lasting improvement
of stereo processing time in a group
of young athletes with highly developed stereo acuity.»
Meditation delays molecular aging 12.06.2012 Lower your heart rate and live longer 22.05.2012 Just 15 minutes» walking per day extends life expectancy 14.05.2012 Contented men live longer, contented women don't 29.04.2012 Survival tip: eat chicken instead
of beef 23.04.2012 Contented people live longer 22.04.2012 Walking, not running, delays cell aging 05.04.2012 Stay fit and untroubled by negative feelings for a long life 04.04.2012 Grow old healthily with green tea 11.03.2012 Watching TV is soooo bad for you 29.02.2012 Live longer with monounsaturated fatty acids 22.02.2012 Exercise delays aging as much as caloric restriction does 02.02.2012 Get fit, delay aging 30.01.2012 How beta - alanine can extend your life expectancy 27.01.2012 Being fit protects your cells from rusting 26.01.2012 High blood sugar level makes you look older 22.01.2012 Optimists live longer 24.12.2011 Yoga makes diabetics healthier 29.11.2011 Belief in a just world extends life expectancy 27.11.2011 Sleep better — live longer 25.11.2011 Forgive and live longer 28.10.2011 Probiotic bacteria LKM512 extends lifespan in animal study 24.10.2011 Animal study: Royal Jelly has life extending properties 18.10.2011 L - Arginine: «the best anti-aging remedy» 02.10.2011
Test - tube study: ashwagandha inhibits Alzheimer's 10.08.2011 Live longer — take carnosine 04.08.2011 Creatine - Q10 combination protects brain cells and lengthens lifespan: animal study 15.07.2011 Fish oil helps aging mice live longer 02.07.2011 Hard workers live longer 12.06.2011 Supercentenarians are extremely healthy 06.06.2011 Why sculptors live longer than painters 03.06.2011 Afternoon nap helps you live longer 01.06.2011 Calorie burning reduces mortality in elderly 17.05.2011 Eat more beans and live longer 11.05.2011 Raise your VO2max to delay ageing 18.04.2011 Lithium in drinking water helps you live longer 16.04.2011 Nonagenarians with resilience will make it to 100 14.04.2011 Royal Jelly rejuvenates pituitary: animal study 02.04.2011 Four healthy habits can prolong your life by fourteen years 19.03.2011 The rejuvenating effect
of 45 minutes» running every day: animal study 28.01.2011 So vitamin E does extend life expectancy... 27.11.2010 Carnosine extends lifespan in animal study 10.11.2010 BCAAs extend lifespan in animal study 28.10.2010 Elderly are fitter with Cordyceps sinensis 08.10.2010 Glucosamine and chondroitin users live longer 24.06.2010 Rhodiola rosea extends life in animal study 18.06.2010 Runners» testes stay
young 10.06.2010 Drink green tea instead
of water — and live longer 24.05.2010 Low - carb diet delays aging and promotes health 19.05.2010 Q10 makes worms live longer 09.05.2010 Diet
of coffee, nuts and berries keeps you healthy 26.04.2010 Delay aging without hunger with life extenders in green apples 19.04.2010 Endogenous growth hormone keeps older
athletes young 09.04.2010 Men who take ginseng live longer 19.03.2010 Animal study: Canadian longevity stacker works 05.03.2010 Human study: omega - 3 fatty acids delay molecular ageing 08.02.2010 Fish oil lengthens life in animal study 07.02.2010 Curious?