Author: Dan Peterson

This is the second of a three-part special book excerpt from The Playmaker’s Advantage. Part 1 can be found here. By Daniel Petersonand Leonard Zaichkowsky, Ph.D. Visit any sideline of…

This is the first of a three-part book excerpt from The Playmaker’s Advantage, available wherever books are sold. By Daniel Peterson and Leonard Zaichkowsky, Ph.D. How hard could it be?…

In June, when the world’s best men’s soccer teams kickoff World Cup 2018, we will be painfully reminded that Team USA will not be among them for the first time…

While the age of specialization in youth sports has created more skilled athletes entering high school, it also has caused a rash of overuse injuries. Training the same movements continuously…

It’s official: Concussions can be tricky to diagnose during a game. There are obvious cases where players show classic symptoms of disorientation, dizziness and loss of memory. But there are also borderline…

Let’s say that three months from now you check off your New Year’s resolution of losing 20 pounds through better eating and more exercise. As you enjoy your celebratory DQ Blizzard,…

For many runners, the ultimate bucket list goal is to finish a marathon at some point in their lives. If running is good for overall health, then more running must be the…

Sometimes multitasking should just be avoided. We all know that texting and driving is dangerous, and even talking on a phone while driving can be distracting. But what about texting…

The well-known formula for how to lose weight seems like simple math: calories in minus calories out. Yet anyone who has struggled with weight loss knows that there must be something…

When it comes to staying hydrated on the field, one of the recommendations often repeated is to “drink before you’re thirsty.” While staying hydrated is important, a group of medical…