Mark Cuban, the billionaire entrepreneur and owner of the NBA franchise Dallas Mavericks, has some very interesting advice for new parents - Save the umbilical cord blood from your child's birth so they can reap the rewards of the upcoming advances in technology and medicine. Read on below:Want Your Newborn to be an Athletic Superstar? By Mark Cuban:Well I have no idea how to make sure he or she gets there. But what I do know that is if you have any such aspiration for your soon to be bundle of … [Read more...]
Michael Beasley, The Candyman – A Short Story of Wasted Talent
By Adam Camara - I recently moved to the Phoenix area, and as a lifelong NBA fan, have occasionally switched on the local Phoenix Suns game while channel surfing. You want to know what consumes me the most when watching their games? No, it's not how bad the Suns are this season. It's Michael Beasley. When I watch him play I think of a quote from one of my favorite movies, A Bronx Tale - "The saddest thing in life is wasted talent".If you could construct the ideal basketball player in a lab it … [Read more...]
Scientists Make Discovery in ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Research
Researchers at Johns Hopkins say a recent discovery about central nervous system cells holds promise for interrupting the progress of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.In a study described online in Nature Neuroscience, the scientists found that, in mice bred with a gene mutation that causes human ALS, dramatic changes occurred in cells that create insulation for the nerves of the central nervous system—called oligodendrocytes—long before the … [Read more...]
Dwight Howard Saves His Season By Changing His Diet
By Adam Camara - There seems to be a nutritional revolution going on in professional sports. With millions of dollars at stake, pro athletes will seek out every advantage they can find to boost performance. Lately, we've been hearing more and more about athletes changing their diets in order to prolong, and in many cases, save their careers. Dwight Howard, NBA Center for the Los Angeles Lakers, is the latest example.Dwight Howard had a terrible first half to his 2013 NBA season (his first … [Read more...]
Bananas are as Beneficial as Sports Energy Drinks, Researchers Find
Consumers don't need to buy sugary sports drinks in order to replenish carbohydrates and electrolytes during or after exercise, says a new study. Instead, just grab a banana. The super-fruit not only offers the same performance boost as sports drinks, but additional advantages as well. Bananas provide antioxidants not found in the man-made beverages, plus a greater nutritional boost, including fiber, potassium and vitamin B6. Bananas also contain a healthier blend of natural sugars than sports … [Read more...]