More young athletes these days are specializing in a single sport, often training year-round and playing in multiple leagues with a goal of achieving elite status. Dr. Christopher Liebig and other sports medicine doctors are seeing negative effects from this adult-driven trend: More overuse injuries, more psychological stress and burnout. They are especially concerned that […]
Energy drinks carry risks for children and teens
How much caffeine is in an energy drink? Good question! Energy drinks often contain more than twice the amount of caffeine as a cup of coffee, but manufacturers aren’t required to list or limit the amount. The Food and Drug Administration limits caffeine in sodas – but not energy drinks because these are frequently marketed […]
Supplements aren’t helping your kids and may be hurting them
Many teens drawn to performance-enhancing supplements think that because they’re sold in stores, they must work and must be safe. But that’s far from certain. Dr. Christopher Liebig, a sports medicine physician at Akron Children’s Hospital, is concerned about a boom in over-the-counter supplements marketed to young people seeking an edge in competitive sports or […]
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