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June 4, 2019
Energy Drinks: Another Tragedy
I wanted to share my husband’s story, Darryl Lefler. He would drink 2-3 energy drinks daily. One day he began seeing double vision and his eyes were not tracking correctly. Then he started having small seizures every 3-4 minutes to where he could not talk and would lose movement in his right side. He had an […]
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May 30, 2019
Energy drinks may have unintended health risks
(CNN) Energy drinks may promise a boost, but experts are increasingly concerned that their cocktails of ingredients could have unintended health risks. A study published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that caffeinated energy drinks altered the heart’s electrical activity and raised blood pressure. The extent of these electrical changes — which signal the […]
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May 28, 2019
Harmful effects of energy drinks – it's not the caffeine
(Reuters Health) – Drinking 32 ounces of energy drink is associated with potentially harmful changes in blood pressure and heart function that are beyond those seen with caffeine alone, according to a new study. There are more than 500 energy drink products on the market, and their increased popularity is matched by a significant rise […]
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May 22, 2019
Blackmon advocates to keep game clean
PHILADELPHIA — Rockies right fielder Charlie Blackmon is passionate about his role on the MLB Advisory Board of the Taylor Hooton Foundation, which advocates against the use of appearance- and performance-enhancing substances among America’s youth. “I’m very thankful to play, in my opinion, the greatest game in the world at the highest level,” Blackmon said. “And I’m […]
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Berrios 'proud' to join fight against PEDs
SEATTLE — When the Taylor Hooton Foundation approached José Berríos about a role with its Advisory Board, the Twins’ starting pitcher eagerly asked when he could start and how he could help. Berrios is one of 42 active Major Leaguers taking on the role for the organization, which advocates against performance-enhancing drug use by American youth. The 2019 season […]
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Taillon tabbed as Pirates' Hooton Foundation rep
SAN DIEGO — Pirates right-hander Jameson Taillon is the team’s representative on the advisory board of the Taylor Hooton Foundation, an organization that advocates against youth using appearance- and performance-enhancing substances. Taillon is a natural fit, given his all-natural upbringing. He said his mom, Christie, was a role model for healthy living. She is a vegetarian — […]
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Kershaw eager to help Taylor Hooton Foundation
CINCINNATI — Clayton Kershaw has made positive contributions off the field throughout his 10-year Major League career. The Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander’s latest endeavor is to serve on the advisory board for the Taylor Hooton Foundation, which advocates against the use of appearance and performance-enhancing substances by youth. “It’s always great to do something to impact kids in […]
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May 21, 2019
Owings, Gordon proud to fight against PEDs
Royals duo raising awareness with Taylor Hooton Foundation ANAHEIM — For 15 years, the Taylor Hooton Foundation has been educating young athletes about the dangers of anabolic steroid usage. Royals utility man Chris Owings is proud to be a part of their mission. “I think it’s just about raising awareness,” said Owings, who became a THF board […]
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Another Energy Drink Death: Travis Jones
On Friday may 11th 2018 I got a phone call at about 7:45am that changed my life forever. My 21 year old son had died. No health conditions… never sick with more than a cold…official cause of death was cardiac arrhythmia due to monster energy drinks…he didn’t drink that many..maybe one or two a day.. […]
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Supplement Risk and NSF Certified for Sport®
Many athletes believe they need dietary supplements to perform at their best, but this trust in supplements is undeserved. Dietary supplements are regulated in a post-market fashion, which means that no regulatory body approves the accuracy of the label or the safety of the contents before they are sold to consumers. As such, it is […]
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