by Karen Sutton | Jun 11, 2018 | fitness, health
Taking part in sports can help you combat feelings of depression. Of all the mental illnesses in the world, depression is the most frequently diagnosed. Depression is tricky, because it isn’t constrained to one age group, race, gender, or ethnicity. In the United...
by Karen Sutton | May 22, 2018 | fitness, motherhood
Even the best young athletes should take the time to read. I know that as parents, we are only in so much control over who our children eventually become. We would like to think we have complete control, but the truth is that no matter what you do, your child’s...
by Karen Sutton | May 12, 2018 | diet, fitness
Can a ketogenic diet be harmful for athletes? As anyone with Facebook knows, ketogenic diets are currently everywhere. In fact, just yesterday I wrote an article on the pros and cons of the keto diet. And I would be remiss if I didn’t state once again, that I think...
by Karen Sutton | Apr 29, 2018 | fitness
When it comes to kids with ADHD, not all sports are created equal. I am a obviously a huge fan of kids sports and athletics in general, but I am also the first to admit that not every sport works for every child. Attention deficit disorder (ADHD or ADD) children can...
by Karen Sutton | Apr 19, 2018 | fitness
How much alcohol can an athlete drink before it affects their performance? As an athlete, I have never really been much of a drinker. I may have a mimosa at brunch and an occasional glass of wine, but between my physical activity, my job, and my family, I barely even...
by Karen Sutton | Apr 3, 2018 | fitness
The couple that plays together, stays together. Competition can be a funny thing. For many people, competition creates excitement because it gives you something to strive for; a manageable goal with measurable results. For others, competition is a way to gain...
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