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How to tackle summer football workouts without heat illness

Heat illness happens when the body’s core temperature rises faster than the body can cool itself down and presents in a spectrum of disease and symptoms.

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Drowning prevention tips

Morag MacKay, Committee Chair for the U.S. National Water Safety Action Plan, provides six tips for drowning prevention.

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How to get your kids ready for spring sports

To get your kids ready for spring sports, they need to start conditioning during the off season to reduce their risk of injury.

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Cardiac arrest in young athletes

Typically, cardiac arrest in young athletes is caused by an underlying heart condition or, very rarely, a blow to the chest.

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Nutrition tips for young athletes

Physical therapist Kevin McGuinness shares nutrition tips to help your young athlete build a healthy diet conducive to their growth and development.