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I “feel your pain”….Really!

Posted by bob hammerstrom

I hope there’s no voodoo doll hanging from the football field press box. But, I guess it could be arthritis kicking in from those old football injuries. It’s more likely…

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Will medical insurance prevent athletes from playing sports?

Posted by bob hammerstrom

I thought once my son was done with expensive AAU sports, and now playing three sports in high school, the bank account might gain a little. But, now there is something else to worry about that could factor in to playing sports - the cost of higher insurance co-pays.
My employer would like to drop our [...]

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No more flu vaccine at Dartmouth Hitchcock - bring on the H1N1

Posted by bob hammerstrom

Have you had your flu shot(s) yet? If not, good luck finding one.

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Head injuries on the high school football field

Posted by bob hammerstrom

After reading an article in the New Yorker about concussions and head injuries sustained in pro football games, I looked up some information about the subject on the NHIAA web site for you parents of high school and younger football players.

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Dirt, sweat and grass - Yum! - Take a drink…

Posted by bob hammerstrom

That’s no Gatorade or Powerade recipe for a sports drink. I’m sure my coaches weren’t thinking of e-coli bacteria, deadly viruses or poisoning when my teammates and I at Whitehall High School in Wisconsin, had to chug water during a break from football practice using an outdoor hose faucet and our football helmets. Looking back [...]

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How to talk to your children about STEROIDS

Posted by bob hammerstrom

Have you had that talk yet with your kids about STEROIDS, or otherwise known as “performance enhancing DRUGS”, as the pros call them. Just drop out the first two words in that title, and that’s exactly what you should be warning the athlete in your family about.

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10 ways for athletes to survive summer heat

Posted by bob hammerstrom

Are you or your kids playing sports this summer, and maybe traveling south to a warmer climet to play ball? Here are some tips to keep an athlete healthy and safe in the summer sun.

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Snack ideas for games on the road

Posted by bob hammerstrom

At the big league baseball games, you may hear the words “popcorn, peanuts, Cracker Jacks,” or “beer here.” But, what do you bring on the road to AAU games when there are no vendors around?
*Peanuts in the shell (I prefer the unsalted ones). They’re a little messy at the fields, but they compose over time.
*Bottled [...]

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Warning: Cheering at games can be hazardous to your health!

Posted by bob hammerstrom

Just when you thought it was safe to sit in your folding chair behind the foul ball fence, on gym bleachers or in box seats at a stadium, then it happens - another one of those off-the-field, parent sports injuries.
Here’s a list of injuries and health risks you take when you commit to watching your kids play sports.
*Clapping [...]

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The beauty of peanut butter and jelly

Posted by bob hammerstrom

For many years my one child has always loved PB&J, minus the crusts, while the other won’t get near the classic. It’s always been a tactile thing and mixing foods together just doesn’t work for this kids taste buds.

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