Thank you, @Yg_Trece and @Reggie_Jackson, for speaking out on mental health. NBA players speak out about mental health challenges https://t.co/v05bAj848f
What you eat affects your testosterone. Nearly 20-50% of US men have testosterone deficiency.
Men who eat a pro-inflammatory diet – rich in sugar, refined carbohydrates & fats – are 30% more likely to have low testosterone levels.
Obesity, on top of that, increases risk by 60%.
We have found that through our program, athletic coaches are starting to utilize the positive psychology embedded in the app, such as refocusing skills to remind team members of the good. It can help students and coaches overcome negativity bias. Ask, "what -went-well." #coaches
“The best-kept secret in medicine is...given the right conditions, the body heals itself...we should keep doing research, but educating physicians and patients...the existing knowledge about the power of nutrition...may be the best investment we can make.” https://t.co/6TONBoSfUn
Among athletes with known mental health conditions, only 10% seek care from a mental health professional, according to the ACSM. https://t.co/reYXgB3WO4
This quick deep breathing technique can help younger students deal with a moment of stress. Watch “Deep breathing for children by SPARK Lab at Stanford University (full)” on #Vimeo https://t.co/uBUxvs5sij
Compassion is to have a sense of concern for others and the community. Look at today's world—we are interdependent. We can't think only of my nation's interests. We have to take the whole world into account. Let us live happily together, helping each other rather than fighting.
Negative headlines about athletic departments, coaches, staff, and support personnel keep coming, and they won't stop unless we do something about it. Adding more resources and counselors is like putting a bandaid on a gushing woun…https://t.co/lDbNPruzWW https://t.co/We49iI2sDW
You can't ease stress if you do not address the core reasons it is there in the first place. Toxic culture is why most people leave their job, school, or team. Our programs not only have evidence-based mental health resources within an app-based platfor…https://t.co/kjWb0KCdsd