Insulin Resistance in Horses

Insulin resistance is a newly recognized problem in horses that may have been around a long time. You may be wondering what it is all about and how your horse may/may not be affected. It is probably not as common a problem as it may seem. This article will discuss insulin resistance including its causes, effects, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

Relationship Between Athletic and Academic Success: A Pilot Study

This study aims to reveal that a competitive sports culture exists in the United States, and due to this sports culture and competitive disposition, student athletes are more motivated in academic endeavers. Previous research describes sports cultures; however, the current study investigated the factors impacting academic motivation and sport motivation. Furthermore, the interrelationship of these two factors was assessed. A qualitative approach, using semi-structured interviews with four high school varsity student athletes (two male; two female), was used as the tool in attempts to support these claims. The research hypothesis suggested that high school students who participate in the equivalent of college non-revenue sports, have a competitive disposition which also motivates them to perform well in school.