According to a new study high-school male athletes are 1.4 times likelier to binge drink and 1.3 times likelier to fight.
The survey, conducted by Susan Connor, a researcher at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital in Cleveland, recruited 13,000 teens in America.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Deaths in Athletes Can Be Avoided With Right Education
Barcelona, Spain, 1 September: More widespread availability of defibrillators and education of the general public could boost survival rates fourfold amongst athletes suffering cardiac
Barcelona, Spain, 1 September: More widespread availability of defibrillators and education of the general public could boost survival rates fourfold amongst athletes suffering cardiac
On the other hand, boys who play team sports were found to be less prone to suffer from depression and to smoke cigarettes, researchers found.
And sports for girls are much more positive, as female teen athletes are less likely to fight, smoke, use pot or feel depressed.
Athletes: Steroids Can Kill Your Kidneys
Anabolic steroids, taken by some athletes to gain muscle mass and strength, can destroy kidney function, says a new study.
Anabolic steroids, taken by some athletes to gain muscle mass and strength, can destroy kidney function, says a new study.
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Bigger Stronger Athletes More Likely to Face Health Problems In Future
San Diego, CA (October 26, 2009) – For today's athletes, size and strength can mean the difference between championships, scholarships and million-dollar paydays.
San Diego, CA (October 26, 2009) – For today's athletes, size and strength can mean the difference between championships, scholarships and million-dollar paydays.
