Athlete Health

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 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 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 […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel Supplements targeted to athletes are everywhere, and they’re becoming increasingly popular thanks to social media. As influencers and ad campaigns speak specifically to teens about recovering faster, gaining more muscle, or even shedding fat, your young athletes may be curious about supplements to […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel As a parent of a young athlete, you’re likely going to be on snack duty at some point during the season. As a parent of a young athlete, you’re likely going to be on snack duty at some point during the season. For […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel Supplements targeted to athletes are everywhere, and they’re becoming increasingly popular thanks to social media. As influencers and ad campaigns speak specifically to teens about recovering faster, gaining more muscle, or even shedding fat, your young athletes may be curious about supplements to […]