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Concussion Recovery in Athletes: Symptoms, Stages, and Return-to-Play Guidelines
What is a Concussion? A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a blow to the head or rapid acceleration/deceleration forces. This jolt disrupts normal brain function—temporarily. While concussions usually don’t cause structural brain damage like bleeding or swelling, they disrupt chemical balance, impair cellular function, and trigger metabolic changes [1,2]. They’re…
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Resisted Sprinting: Which Is Better – Heavy or Light?
Heavy or Light Resistance -What Works Best in Sprint Training? A new study has shed light on a question many coaches and athletes ask: When it comes to resisted sprinting, is it better to go heavy or stay light? Photo by Rosario Fernandes on Unsplash Researchers worked with 38 semi-professional under-19 footballers, dividing them into…
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Creatine and Hair Loss – Is There Really a Link?
Despite decades of research confirming its safety, creatine still gets a bad rap. One myth that refuses to die? That creatine causes hair loss. Earlier this year, I shared a comprehensive scientific review busting many of these myths. And now, for the first time, we have a study that directly investigates how creatine affects hair…