Eleven former University of Kentucky athletes earn 13 medals at Olympics, a school record
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Eleven former University of Kentucky athletes shattered a school record, earning 13 medals at the…
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Playing sports comes with risk, add a sports physical to your athlete’s pre-season checklist
By Dr. Scott Black University of Kentucky Improved physical fitness, learning to overcome adversity and the possibility of building lifelong…
With high school athletics in full swing, here’s what to know about the heart health of your young athlete
By Dr. Shaun Mohan University of Kentucky We often think of athletes, particularly young athletes, as the picture of perfect…
Our Rich History: David Justice went from Thomas More College to Major League Baseball
By Raymond G. Hebert, Ph.D. Thomas More University (This is part of an irregular series on the sports athletes who…
UK sports psychologist talks about the mental impact on fans, athletes of witnessing Damar Hamlin injury
By Amanda Nelson University of Kentucky Shocked teammates and fans watched as Damar Hamlin, a football player for the Buffalo…
Healthy Headlines: Ever heard of ‘jumper’s knee’ (that’s patellar tendinitis)? Heads up, athletes
You may have never heard of jumper’s knee, or patellar tendinitis, but it is one of the most common knee…
As students return to school and fall sports, risk of concussions increase; risk higher for female athletes
By Matthew Hoch University of Kentucky With schools starting back for the year, many young athletes are returning to sports…
Students returning to the athletic field need to be aware of the dangers of dehydration
SmartHealthToday Team As student athletes return to the field for the fall sports season, maintaining proper levels of hydration should be…
SmartHealthToday: St. E Sports Medicine’s Dr. Miller discusses five takeaways from ‘Concussion’
By Rory Glynn For SmartHealthToday The new film “Concussion,” which opened in theaters Christmas Day, chronicles the discovery by Dr….