Cheerleading Is Safe — But Not Perfect
Cheerleading isn't as dangerous as you might think, but it isn't totally safe either.
Lifestyle Center: Sports Injuries
Overuse Injuries in Young Athletes
Do you know what an overuse injury is? What about how to prevent it?
In Sports, a Painful Demographic
Described as a nightmare for athletes, a torn ACL is exceptionally painful and slow to heal. Though this injury strikes down athletes of all demograp...
The All-American Brain Disease
It's football season again, a time for tailgating, touchdowns and rooting for the home team. But this American tradition may not be without its dange...
Tennis Pros Feel the Heat
As New York temperatures approach the triple digits, US Open Tennis Tournament players may face a very unfriendly foe: the heat itself.
Pedal Power: US Bicycle Injury Rates
Cycling is a popular form of recreation among people of all ages, but it's not without its risks.
The Eyes Have It: Protective Eyewear
Teens who play field hockey may be a little safer these days.
A New Way to Detect Traumatic Brain Injury
Helmets can reduce the risk of serious head injuries, but soon they may also be able to detect them.
Heads Up: College Football Head Impact Stats
Head injuries can sideline football players in a hurry. But how common are head injuries among college players really?
Teen Athletes Feel the Pinch of Tommy John Surgery
When it comes to high school and college sports, young athletes who wind up too often on the field may also wind up in the surgical room.
For Athletes, High School Surgery May Spell College Injury
It's easy for college athletes to think of themselves as invincible. But, even at their young age, these athletes need to allow the proper time to he...
Procedure May Help Older Athletes Get Back in the Game
It can be easy to assume that aging means the end of exercise — especially when an injury is involved. But one surgery may help some older athletes...
NFL Official: Still Much to Learn About Safety
After becoming the NFL's first chief medical and health adviser in February, Dr. Betsy Nabel has already reached a few preliminary conclusions about ...
Stay on the Green and out of the ER
Spring is tee-off season for many golfers. But before you hit the green this spring, ease into the swing of things and prepare your body for those 18...
Cardinal Clipped: Adam Wainwright out for Season
Ace pitcher Adam Wainwright's season is over way before he hoped it would be.
Not Just a Bump on the Head: Football and Concussion
Young athletes may face a risk of concussion more often than expected.
NFL Concussion Lawsuit Closer to Settlement
The NFL is one step closer to compensating retired players who've filed a class-action lawsuit after sustaining dangerous concussions during their pl...
Citing Brain Injuries, Audley Harrison Retires
Years of rolling with the punches have finally caught up with a former Olympic gold medal winner.
