Young Men's Health
Since I started running track, my testicles are sometimes sore after I run a long distance. I wear briefs- is there something else I should be doing to help support them? Should I be worried about injuring myself?When playing sports, safety should always come first, and that includes wearing the right gear. It sounds like your testicles might be getting irritated from all the movement while you’re … read more
Articles Tagged: sports
I’ve heard I should take “pre workout” supplement powder before exercising to improve my performance. Is this safe?
There is no need to take a pre-workout supplement. It’s important to remember that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesn’t regulate the production of supplements (such as vitamins, performance enhancers, … read more
We are required to wear jockstraps in our PE class at school. I’ve heard of wearing a cup for protection in some sports, but what is the purpose of wearing a regular jockstrap without a cup?
Thanks for your question. A jock strap and cups can be helpful protective gear for sports, just like a helmet. A jock strap helps keep the penis and testicles close … read more
Are there any sports for which guys should wear genital protection? I got hit in the thigh with a fast ball. It left a big purple bruise and just missed my right nut. Should I be wearing a jockstrap and cup? A few guys do, but more don’t.
This is a great question! As you probably have realized, there is a lot more information out there about the use of other protective equipment such as helmets and eyewear … read more
Steroids and Performance-Enhancing Supplements
The pressure to perform in high school and college sports continues to increase as student-athletes compete for scholarships and chase the dream of playing professionally. Unfortunately, some athletes at all … read more
Sports and Nutrition – Fueling Your Performance
Just as a car runs best with a full tank of gas, your body needs the right kind of fuel from food in order to perform at its best. A … read more
Is there such a thing as drinking too much water?
The term for drinking too much water is water intoxication. This condition is rare, but can happen when a person drinks a huge amount of water in a short period … read more
Should I drink sports drinks when I exercise?
Water is usually the best fluid for your body. When you exercise intensely or in the heat for longer than an hour, though, you may need to replace the carbohydrates … read more
I run cross country and my calves keep tightening. What can help?
I run cross country and my calves keep tightening. I’ve had deep tissue massages, used the roller, did strengthen exercises but nothing seem to help…I need some advice. Muscle cramps … read more
Sometimes my muscles twitch repeatedly over a long period of time. What is that?
Muscle twitching is just involuntary (meaning not on purpose) contraction of a muscle. It can be caused by many things. In young healthy people it’s very common after exercise, or … read more