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June 8, 2021
NCAA Approves Use of In-Game Tech, Other Rule Changes
Changes are coming to the rules for NCAA men's basketball games for the 2021-23 season. The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved allowing the transmission of live statistics to the bench area for coaching purposes in men’s basketball, amo...
June 7, 2021
Why ATCs Are a Good Fit For Occupational Therapy
There is no denying the wide array of things an athletic trainer has to know in order to do his or her job correctly. Simply put, they are the jack-of-all-trades of the sports medicine industry. A recent article from the Center of Occupational ...
June 7, 2021
The Color of Sports Drinks May Keep You Running Faster & Longer
According to a recent study, there may be a connection between motivation and the color of sports drinks we choose to consume. The study, published in Frontiers of Nutrition and shared through TheBeet.com, found that pink sports drinks increase...
June 4, 2021
How Syracuse Uses Technology in Recruiting Process
In the world of competitive athletics, everyone is looking for an edge. For many collegiate programs in 2023, that edge is found in the form of technology. Syracuse University's athletic programs are no different in its approach to finding future ...
June 4, 2021
Texas A&M Announces NIL Program for Student-Athletes
Texas A&M Athletics is enhancing its commitment to its student-athletes with the creation of "AMPLIFY", an innovative and comprehensive Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) program designed to equip Aggie student-athletes with tools and training to ma...
June 4, 2021
New Videoboard Highlights Xavier Cintas Center Upgrades
Xavier University Athletics announced a $3.0-million dollar technology upgrade to Cintas Center that will take the in-game fan and visitor experience and Xavier's streaming capabilities to a significantly higher level. The tech improvement project in...
June 4, 2021
William & Mary Unveils Plans for $67M Athletics Upgrade
The university’s plans for a $67-million reimagined William & Mary Athletics Complex will significantly strengthen student-athlete development by transforming the places where athletes compete, train and study. The complex will also greatly enh...
June 1, 2021
Thermometer of the Future May Make Sporting Events Safer
American scientist and inventor, Dr. Jacob Gitman has received approval on a patent for his Thermometer of the Future, potentially solving the issues around measuring temperatures while social distancing – perfect for all people working in security...
Studies show medications for treating mental health conditions can increase the risk of heat stroke by constricting blood vessels or inhibiting sweating, which prevents the body from adequately cooling itself. They can also raise blood pressure and core temperature.![]()
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ADHD, anxiety meds may increase risk of heat-related illnesses
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A recent ESPN.com investigative story explores the possible connection...