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Here you'll find articles, news, and research that go beyond athletic performance. Whether you're a coach, parent, athlete, or part of the support team, we hope you'll find insight, reassurance, and inspiration here.
Cross-country skiing stars speak out against trends
Red light therapy, raw milk, cold plunges, broccoli sprouts, beetroot juice. The list could probably be made even longer. “People think it’s magic.” Source: VG
What You Should Know About the Syndrome Affecting Many Young Athletes
For mother Hanne Hjelbak, it was an eye-opener when her son was diagnosed with osteoporosis at the age of 17. Iver was a dedicated and exceptionally disciplined young athlete.
"I thought I was just sore"
As an active child, Niels was diagnosed with a condition his parents had never heard of. The solution turned out to be a complete change in his diet. — "At first, I just thought I was really sore, low on the left side of my back." Source: NRK
"I felt so helpless"
Hanne felt powerless when Iver (18) never seemed to recover. Each time he had hope of improvement, the symptoms returned. When the turning point finally came, his mother was left with a deep sense of guilt. Source: NRK
