School is back in session and that means many student-athletes will begin practices soon. While teenagers are not known for maintaining a healthy diet, active teens can require up to…
In honor of American Heart Month, Heart Hospital of Austin offers free heart screenings to students ages 14 through 18 each February. Screenings include a 12-lead electrocardiogram (EKG) and a…
I watched with great sadness earlier this year as two high school athletes—within one month—lost their lives while playing the sports they poured their hearts into. Two others nearly died…
Spinal cord injuries (SCI) occur when a traumatic event causes damage to cells within the spinal column/cord or severs the nerve tracts that send signals up/down the spinal cord. Approximately…
