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Neuroscience

Why we need to take concussion and chronic traumatic encephalopathy more seriously

Concussion in sport continues to make headlines, whether it be class actions, young men flocking to the highly violent "RunIt" activity or debate about whether Australian rules football should remove the "bump" once and for ...

Oncology & Cancer

Structured exercise significantly improves survival in colon cancer patients, study finds

Patients in a structured exercise program experienced a 37% lower risk of death and a 28% reduction in recurrence or development of new cancers compared to those who received only health education materials, a recent study ...

Health

Is one type of water better than another?

It's hot and you're thirsty, so you pop into a store to up your hydration levels. In the water aisle and in the coolers, you're confronted with a plethora of labels boasting benefits from specific types of water, like alkaline ...

Gerontology & Geriatrics

Mimicking the benefits of exercise with a single molecule

Capital Medical University, in collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, reports that betaine, a molecule produced in the kidney and enhanced through sustained exercise, operates as a potent inhibitor of inflammatory ...

Gerontology & Geriatrics

Slower arm movements linked to greater fall risk for older adults

When a person starts to lose their balance on a slippery surface, the natural reaction is to raise the arms to restore balance. Adults aged 65 and older may move their arms more slowly when slipping, which could increase ...

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

My shins hurt after running. Could it be shin splints?

If you've started running for the first time, started again after a break, or your workout is more intense, you might have felt it. A dull, nagging ache down your shins after you exercise.

Health

Q&A: 8 common myths about back pain

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My back's been bothering me, and everyone seems to have ideas what's causing the pain. Can you help?

Psychology & Psychiatry

Runners improve performance by narrowing their visual focus

The factors that go into optimizing athletic performance have long been of interest to trainers, scientists, and, of course, athletes themselves. These include workout regimens, nutrition, and technique. A team of psychology ...

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

Micro workouts: A little exercise goes a long way

Micro workouts are all the talk right now: researchers have found that effective physical activity in small doses provides great health benefits—both for the individual and society as a whole.

Oncology & Cancer

Unraveling the role of exercise in cancer suppression

Call it a new type of precision medicine. A Northeastern researcher says one day oncologists may be able to write personalized exercise "prescriptions" for cancer patients that suppress tumor growth.

Neuroscience

Exercise of any kind boosts brainpower at any age

Whether it's an early morning jog, or a touch of Tai Chi, new research from the University of South Australia shows that any form of exercise can significantly boost brain function and memory across children, adults, and ...