Religion Not an Issue Incident involving the color of a Muslim girl’s uniform ‘has been blown out of proportion,’ D.C. schools athletic director says.. Chay Rao and Stephanie Siegel | Staff Writers Montgomery school officials have been criticized as insensitive and even racist after a Muslim girl was told she could not participate in a [...]
A New Track For Oceanside,California Kids
February 20, 2008 By Leave a Comment
February 17, 2008 OCEANSIDE – Behind Ivey Ranch Elementary School is a brand new track and field – a labor of love for a local foundation dedicated to fighting childhood obesity. For Karen Johnson, co-founder of the Gibraltar Foundation and an Ivey Ranch parent, building the track with the help of numerous donors has been [...]
Sleep And The Youth Athlete
February 19, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Americans now get about 25 percent less sleep than they did a century ago. This isn’t just a matter of fatigue, it causes serious damage to your athletes body. Sleep deprivation can alter your levels of thyroid and stress hormones, which play a part in everything from your memory and immune system to your heart and [...]
2 Major No No’s of Food Consumption for Athletes
February 16, 2008 By Leave a Comment
HEALTH BOMB #1: High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) has become a modern-day plague. Not only does it contribute to our obesity epidemic, but it has also been linked to: Pancreas dysfunction, diabetes and insulin resistance High cholesterol and heart disease Cancer High blood pressure Anemia Liver damage Infertility And more Sadly, the average consumption of [...]
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