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
Summertime is here, making hydration more crucial than ever. With all the fun activities, drinking water might not be top of mind for your child. Thankfully, our partners at Children's...
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...
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...
Calcium and Vitamin D Deficiency: What You Need to Know
Remember the ads several years ago that had famous athletes drinking milk and were left with the famous milk mustache? At the time, it might have seemed silly that an...