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Athletes and Body Image: A Discussion on Eating Disorders

2016

Millions of people in the U.S. have an eating disorder and a portion of these people are athletes. Erin Mandras of Kick the Scale.com is one such athlete who developed an eating disorder. See more...

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The ADHD Affected Athlete

Keys for Coaching and Parenting ADHD Affected Athletes, with suggestions, tips and techniques for understanding, communicating with, coaching and parenting ADHD affected athletes.

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Michael E. Stabeno
2007
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What Can Athletes with ADHD Teach Us about the Condition?

Michael Phelps, hailed as the greatest Olympian ever, has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Can his, and others’, success be used help inspire younger people?

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Patrick Barkham
2012
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What Do Athletes with ADHD Need to Know About TUEs?

In recent years across the U.S., there’s been a consistent increase in the number of children and adults diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

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USADA
2018
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How ADHD Puts Athletes in the Zone

Athletes with ADHD tend to perform better in sports that require hyper focus, i.e. short and intense bursts of attention.

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Dr. Dale Archer
2014
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Beneath the Surface: My Story

In this candid memoir, Phelps talks openly about his battle with attention deficit disorder, the trauma of his parents’ divorce, and the challenges that come with being thrust into the limelight.

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Michael Phelps
2016
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Body Image