Did you know that sleep (or lack of) can impact injury risk and recovery time in a young athlete? Did you also know that only 20% of teens get the...
Category: Health Huddle
What Causes Academic Stress in Teens?
Colorado Public Radio previously released a series about Colorado teens and their stressors. In this series, CPR talks to Colorado teens to find out which factors affect their stress levels...
CPR Saves Lives
As witnessed across the nation during Monday Night Football, CPR saves lives. The quick actions of the Buffalo Bills Athletic Training Staff were heroic in resuscitating Damar Hamlin on the...
11 Ways to Get Your Kids to Drink More Water
Young athletes need to stay hydrated throughout the day, not just during physical activity, but that can prove to be a challenge. Our partners at Children's Hospital Colorado have some...
Need a Mental Health Tune-Up?
When was the last time you took your car in for a tune-up? Do you make sure to do it regularly? What if a light comes on your dashboard? You...
Building a High Performance Lunch for Athletes
Young athletes need proper nutrition in order to perform, grow and develop. But what exactly does a nutritious meal entail? Learn from Amanda Turner, Sports Dietitian at Children’s Hospital Colorado...
Are Supplements Safe?
Supplements promise to make young athletes faster, leaner, stronger and healthier. But what do we really know about that promise when it comes to the safety and efficacy of supplements?...
CU Anschutz Puts Strong Focus on Mental Health Needs
World Mental Health Day is October 10th and it's no secret that our mental health needs attention right now. Our partners at CU Anschutz Medical Campus are responding to the...
You Can’t Just Tough-Out a Concussion
The severity of concussions are not a new topic when it come to sports. However, this NFL season, they are once again being brought to the center of attention. We...
Bullying 101 and Prevention Tips
October is National Bullying Prevention Month and unfortunately is still a prevalent issue with today's youth. Similar to other issues, research shows that you can stop bullying over time when...