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Early sports specialization tied to increased injury rates in college athletes

Sixty million kids participate in organized athletics each year with ever increasing amounts of children specializing in one sport before the age of 14 with hopes of a college scholarship or professional career on the line. However, researchers today reveal that this early intense participation might come at the cost of increased injuries during their […]

Published on March 16, 2019

Higher egg and cholesterol consumption hikes heart disease and early death risk

Cancel the cheese omelet. A large, new study of nearly 30,000 people reports adults who ate more eggs and dietary cholesterol had a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular disease and death from any cause. People need to consume lower amounts of cholesterol to have a lower risk of heart disease, the study authors said. Read […]

Published on March 15, 2019

For older adults, sense of control tied to feeling younger

A recent study finds that older adults feel younger when they feel that they have more control over their daily lives, regardless of stress or health concerns. However, stress and health — not a sense of control — play a significant role in how old younger adults feel. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on March 15, 2019