Monthly Archives: November 2015

Thanksgiving Survival Guide

Posted on November 23, 2015 by chkdsportsmed

By: Sue Fogarty, MS RD According to the American Calorie Council, the average American consumes 4,500 calories and 229 grams of fat at their Thanksgiving meal! What are some ways you can reduce the number of calories eaten over Thanksgiving? … Continue reading →

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Athletes With Hypertension

Posted on November 17, 2015 by chkdsportsmed

By: Brittany Ferguson, MSEd, ATC Athletes are normally thought to be free from hypertension or cardiovascular disease due to their high levels of training. Hypertension is often detected in early adulthood and becomes more prevalent with age. However athletes should … Continue reading →

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Don’t Lose This Flu Season

Posted on November 5, 2015 by chkdsportsmed

By: Hershel Mack, ATC As sports fans and athletes, we prepare to take part in the upcoming sports season. We prepare for baseball and softball in the spring, football and field hockey in the late summer, and basketball and wrestling … Continue reading →

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