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October 13, 2011:
Overzealous Parents, Coaches Take the Fun From Kids' Sports
The result: It might push children away from physical activity
June 21, 2011:
Experts Issue Guidelines on Safe Weight Loss for Athletes
Taking drastic measures to shed pounds to perform better harms health, they add
May 02, 2011:
Kids Specializing in One Sport More Likely to Get Hurt: Study
Growing bodies more vulnerable to repetitive injuries, intense play, researchers say
April 05, 2011:
Girls in Some Sports Face Raised Risk of Stress Fractures: Study
More than 8 hours a week of basketball, gymnastics or cheerleading doubled chances
December 07, 2010:
Youth Sports Injuries Reaching Epidemic Levels, Experts Report
8,000 kids are treated in ERs daily, trainers' association says
October 25, 2010:
Health Tip: Help Prevent Gymnastics Injuries
Here are some suggestions
June 11, 2010:
Even in Non-Contact Sports, Mouth Guards Are Essential
They help keep people of all ages and all sports smiling, experts say
May 11, 2010:
Rhythmic Gymnastics May Help Girls Build Strong Bones
Long-term benefits unknown, but could reduce future fracture risk, researchers speculate
November 16, 2009:
Experts Urge School Screening of Athletes' Hearts
Inexpensive EKGs would reduce risk of sudden death, study finds
July 06, 2009:
Kids of Parents Who Value Exercise Are More Active
Study found parents still show a gender bias, however
December 01, 2008:
Young Gymnasts Facing Broad Range of New Injuries
MRI scans show knuckle, wrist and bone damage that could develop into early osteoarthritis
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