Shots Should Be on College Kids' Back-to-School List

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Better Health Screening Urged for Female College Athletes

HealthDay – 4 hrs ago THURSDAY, June 21 (HealthDay News) -- Shortfalls in the screening of female college athletes for a trio of medical issues called the "female athlete triad" could put them at risk for lifelong health problems, according to a new study.

The triad refers to the interrelationship between energy availability, menstrual function and bone mineral density. Research has shown that many female athletes do not take in enough nutrition, which leads to the absence of menstrual periods, and loss of bone density and strength.

Medical College of Wisconsin researchers surveyed 257 NCAA Division I universities to find out when and how often athletes underwent physical examinations and had their health histories checked. The researchers also evaluated the pre-participation examination forms used to further assess athletes' health.

Sixty-three percent of the university athletic programs only completed a full medical history and examination on freshmen and transfer athletes, instead of on all athletes every year or every two years.

Only 9 percent of the universities had nine or more of the 12 Female Athlete Triad Coalition screening recommendations on their pre-participation exam forms, the investigators found.

"For an accurate picture, these forms really need to include a 72-hour food record to measure energy intake," corresponding author Dr. Anne Hoch, professor of orthopedic surgery and director of the women's sports medicine program, said in a Medical College of Wisconsin news release.

"An exercise history or an accelerometer, which is an inexpensive way to measure energy expenditure, is also helpful. These screening tools may result in early identification of athletes at risk for the triad," she added.

Further research is required to determine the most sensitive and specific items to include on a screening tool for the Female Athlete Triad, the researchers suggested.

The study was published in a recent online edition of the Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine.

More information

The Nemours Foundation has more about the female athlete triad.

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College Athletes in Low-Contact Sports Have More Overuse Injuries

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ElanVeda Announces Strategic Partnership with California College of Ayurveda

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2012ElanVeda is announcing their exciting new partnership with California College of Ayurveda. This exciting new partnership lends credence to ElanVeda's new line of homeopathic remedies.

(1888PressRelease) April 07, 2012 - Calabasas, CA - Ayurvedic herbal and aromatherapy lifestyle products company ElanVeda is proud to announce their partnership with Dr. Marc Halpern and The California College of Ayurveda. By collaborating with the California College of Ayurveda and Dr. Marc Halpern, ElanVeda will receive the necessary expertise to bring ancient traditions into modern formulations and provide the highest quality herbal formulations and essential oil blends available on the market. The California College of Ayurveda is the leading institution of Ayurvedic education in the United States and Dr. Marc Halpern, the College's founder holds high respect around the world as an expert in Ayurvedic medicine.

The benefits of ayurvedic medicine and a yogic lifestyle have been an effective way to prevent and cure illness and injury for thousands of years. Eating healthy foods, exercise, meditation, yoga and the use of herbs are all a part of the mind-body-spirit connection that that is vital our well-being. ElanVeda is committed to bringing the highest quality herbal formulations and aromatherapy products to the public. In addition to bringing in the expertise of Dr. Halpern and the California College of Ayurveda all products produced will be Organic whenever possible. All capsules used are vegan and all products contain no carrier, fillers or artificial ingredients.

The ElanVeda Company was founded by CEO Daniel Palmer in 2008. What started as a personal journey in pursuit of good health led to a major discovery for Palmer and his wife. On their path to better health, the Palmers realized that a large part of the world's population is unfamiliar with many of the wonderful natural remedies available through Ayurvedic formulas and medicine.

ElanVeda' current line of products includes four premier essential oil blends and four supplements. ElanVeda's proprietary essential oil and aromatherapy blends are formulated for use in massage therapy, anti-aging, and for temporary relief of discomfort associated with headaches and sinus pain. In addition, ElanVeda supplements also address issues related to the common cold, respiratory congestion, hair loss (unhealthy hair), and internal detox and general wellness.

The California College of Ayurveda (CCA), is the longest running, State-approved (complying with the standards set forth in the California Education Code) college offering professional training programs for the study of Ayurvedic medicine in the West. This partnership allows both Dan Palmer and Dr. Marc Halpern to realize their dream of making Ayurvedic medicine a well-known and popular practice in the US.

Daniel Palmer of ElanVeda spoke of the partnership in an open meeting Wednesday. "I'm so pleased that the quality and efficacy of our products has been recognized by a prestigious Ayurvedic health specialist such as Dr. Halpern, and a trusted source such as CCA. Our goal is simple - we want to bring good health to everyone, and all natural is the way to go. It's worked for so many, and we're excited to see the results over the next few years."
The partnership will be finalized in the coming months, and Dr. Halpern will work with ElanVeda to ensure the highest quality products and materials are produced, enhancing the wellness of experienced Ayurveda enthusiasts and new practitioners alike.
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Overuse Injuries Common Among Female College Athletes

HealthDay – 1 hr 1 min ago FRIDAY, April 6 (HealthDay News) -- Overuse injuries account for more than one-quarter of all injuries suffered by U.S. collegiate athletes, a new study has found.

Women -- especially those who played field hockey, soccer, softball and volleyball -- accounted for the majority of the overuse injuries (62 percent).

For this study, researchers analyzed three years of data from male and female collegiate athletes participating in 16 team sports at the University of Iowa.

During the study period, 319 male athletes sustained 705 injuries and 254 female athletes suffered 612 injuries. Overall, 288 athletes reported more than one injury. Of all the injuries suffered by the athletes, 29 percent were overuse injuries and 71 percent were acute injuries.

Overuse injuries tend to occur gradually and are caused by repeated small injuries, without a single, identifiable event. Acute injuries -- typically suffered by athletes playing high-speed and full-contact sports such as football or hockey -- have specific and identifiable causes.

The most common overuse injuries were general stress (27 percent), inflammation (21 percent) and tendinitis (16 percent).

Overuse injuries were most common among athletes in low-contact sports that involve long training sessions or in which athletes repeat the same movement numerous times, such as long-distance running, rowing and swimming. Four women's sports in particular -- field hockey, soccer, softball and volleyball -- had the highest rates of overuse injuries.

The study appears in the April issue of the Journal of Athletic Training.

"Overuse injuries may present not only physical challenges, but also psychological ones that could significantly affect an athlete's recovery and performance," study co-author Tracey Covassin said in a journal news release.

"Understanding the frequency, rate and severity of overuse injuries is an important first step for designing effective injury-prevention programs, intervention strategies and treatment protocols to prevent and rehabilitate athletes with these types of injuries," Covassin said.

More information

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has more about common sports injuries and conditions.

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