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Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel Artificial food dyes have received plenty of attention in recent years. Some headlines suggest they may increase hyperactivity in children, while others argue they’re simply unnecessary additives that we don’t need in our food. As a caregiver, it’s natural to wonder how concerned […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel Pre-exercise hydration can be a confusing topic for youth sports parents and coaches. Most people know that it is important, but the specifics of ‘why’ can seem murky. “How much water should my athletes be drinking before practices and games?,” “How can an […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) has been making headlines for years—and usually not in a positive light. Often used as a replacement for cane sugar in sodas, candies, and other sweet snacks, it’s frequently viewed as the “less healthy” option. For coaches working […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel Getting the right fuel before an early workout can be tough. Many athletes find that eating first thing in the morning feels unappetizing, upsets their stomach, or simply doesn’t fit into their morning routine. But your body still needs energy to perform—and there […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel As a coach, you may assume that your role is to protect athletes from failure, make the decisions that you feel are in the best interest of the team, and generally keep the team’s results steady. But viewing your role in this way […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel Taking risks is part of sport, and part of life: You won’t excel as an athlete if you don’t take shots that you know may not go into the goal, push harder in a run knowing you may not be able to hold […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel If you’re the caregiver for a young athlete, you need to be paying close attention to their oral health and hygiene, especially since good practices for sports nutrition don’t always align with the best practices for dental health. This Children’s Dental Health Month, […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel Encouraging young people to take risks and take ownership of making their own decisions can be hard for caregivers who are used to helping their children avoid failure. This is understandable and natural, but board-certified family physician and TrueSport Expert Deborah Gilboa, MD, […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel While peptides have been popular for years, first making waves in products for skin and joint care, injectable peptides have recently become popular on social media thanks to claims of muscle growth, recovery, and a host of other benefits that may appeal to […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have become increasingly common for adults for both diabetes management and weight loss. Even well-known celebrities and tennis star Serena Williams have endorsed GLP-1 drugs, increasing their visibility and normalizing their use. These GLP-1 drugs are becoming […]