Catching May Be Fun… But Is It Worth It?
Many former catchers will tell you that they would never trade their experience as a catcher for anything. However, the excessive squatting required...
Quitting “Cold Turkey”: What Your Body Goes Through
In April, 2009, my grandfather, Christopher Dalton, age 56, made “the hardest decision” of his life. “I made the decision...
Underage Drinking Bigger Problem than Thought
“I’m so hung over from last night. I didn’t wake up at my house this morning,” says a 15-year old sophomore at...
Smoke Is In The Air
In elementary school, I was made fun of for coming to school smelling like smoke. My clothes kept the smell all day!...
Don’t Brush Your Teeth
When you drink energy or sports drinks, do not brush your teeth immediately after drinking, say New York University (NYU) dental...
Creatine: Safe for Teen Athletes?
Want to bulk up fast? Want to excel as a competitive athlete? Promoters of the supplement creatine promise a significant increase in...
Scoliosis in My Life
It’s quite strange how one day can change your entire life. When I was 14, a freshman in high school, I found out...
Battling Inflammatory Breast Cancer
In early 2003, my mother was diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer (IBC). This was a traumatic experience for our family. She spent most...
Recycle Yourself
Each year, when they obtain their driving permit, thousands of teenagers are asked if they will consent to become an organ donor....
Effect of Protein Supplements in Teen Athletes
Pick up any sports magazine and you will find countless advertisements for protein supplements, shakes, and bars. These ads have flashy logos to...