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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

Frequent minor illnesses due to a compromised immune system. Declining performance despite intense efforts. Increased irritability and conflicts with teammates, coaches, or parents. Difficulty sleeping Changes in appetite. Burnout often unfolds in stages: Enthusiasm: The child begins with high motivation and excitement.

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Two Next-Generation Probiotics You Should Know About: Anaerostipes and Akkermansia

Designs for Health

muciniphila stands out as a next-generation probiotic with multifaceted benefits for maintaining gut integrity, modulating the immune system, and enhancing metabolic function. However, live A. Overall, A. Anaerostipes caccae While A. The mechanism by which A.

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A Guide to Nutrition For Rhythmic Gymnasts

The Sporting

Lean and flexible – that is the ‘perfect’ definition of a gymnast's body. Protein is necessary for muscle growth and repair, and it is important for the maintenance of a healthy immune system. The ability to maintain this type of body for a girl during puberty requires a lot of discipline.

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Surprising Consequences of Physical Inactivity

Skillastics

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has shown us we have to be flexible when it comes to implementing physical activity. When we create environments that children love, we build a foundation and a positive mindset around an activity that helps ensure children stay active as adults.

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How to Become More Athletic in 7 Simple Steps

The Sporting

You need flexible hamstrings , strong legs, conditioned back, shoulder and elbow muscles for throwing and batting support. A healthy diet can help you avoid deficiencies, dehydration, inflammation and oxidative stress, all of which lead to an impaired immune system and increase your susceptibility to infections and injuries.

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We Must Protect Our Teachers

Alexandra Lemm

I have been forgiving, we have been forgiving, and we have shown grace and abundant flexibility while dealing with COVID-19. We protect as a part of our job, and this time, we are being asked to do more than we are physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of.

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Stress Awareness Month

A Positive Approach To Teen Health

When the body is in constant fight or flight mode, it opens the door to many health problems down the road as the immune system can be compromised. Often accompanying stress is a lack of sleep that can further weaken the immune system. Be flexible with coping strategies. Not all stress is negative.