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Team sports can lower blood pressure and improve function in patients with chronic diseases
New research from the University of Copenhagen shows that team sports are a highly effective and potentially life-extending form of exercise for patients with high blood pressure and COPD. Even after a relatively short training ...
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Puppy power: Parents see quality of life improvements in children thanks to mobility assistance dogs
Parents of children with variable levels of walking impairment perceive significant quality of life improvements in their children after six months of living with a mobility assistance dog, according to the first qualitative ...
Sep 12, 2025
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How adding sprints to your usual jogs can boost the health benefits of running
Running has a huge number of benefits. The popular workout can prevent disease, improve mental health and even slow the biological aging process.
Sep 12, 2025
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Retired Olympic athletes at greater risk of skin cancer and osteoarthritis, research reveals
Researchers from Keele University have revealed that retired Olympic athletes are more likely to develop skin cancer and osteoarthritis than the general population.
Sep 11, 2025
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What motivates runners? Focusing on the 'how' rather than the 'why'
As attention turns to this year's New York City Marathon, observers will again ask a long-standing question: What do athletes draw upon when trying to complete this 26.2-mile run, especially at those stretches when finishing ...
Sep 10, 2025
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Yoga isn't just for flexibility—it may also protect brain health
Anyone who has taken a yoga class knows how relaxing it can be to set aside the day's worries and focus on breathing, gentle movements, healing stretches and guided meditation, even if just for an hour.
Sep 10, 2025
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First line of treatment for depression should be a tailored exercise plan
Psychiatrists and mental health professionals have always relied on medication and talk therapy to treat depression, but Dr. Nicholas Fabiano, a psychiatry resident at the University of Ottawa, thinks it's time for a shift. ...
Sep 9, 2025
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What causes muscle cramps during exercise? Athletes and coaches may want to look at the playing surface
For athletes across all sports, few experiences are as agonizing as being forced to leave competition with a sudden muscle cramp. These painful, uncontrolled spasms—formally known as exercise-associated muscle cramps—have ...
Sep 9, 2025
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Exercise boosts men's mental, sexual health, poll finds
Most men agree that exercise provides a boost to their mental health, confidence and sex drive.
Sep 9, 2025
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Scientists find yoga less effective than traditional exercise in improving vascular and heart function
Contrary to widespread belief, yoga may be less effective than conventional forms of exercise in enhancing vascular health, according to a new study published in Advances in Integrative Medicine.
Sep 8, 2025
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Women and older adults are driving sales of creatine higher
Creatine is shedding its gym-bro reputation, unlocking lucrative new markets as women and older Americans get wise to the benefits of the long-stigmatized supplement. Sales are booming as a result.
Sep 8, 2025
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The critical role of movement in lifelong bone health
A new review by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) Rehabilitation Working Group underscores the powerful impact of lifestyle behaviors—specifically physical activity and sedentary behavior—on bone health ...
Sep 8, 2025
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Warm-up could make or break a workout by boosting muscle temperature
Whether training for a marathon, fitting in a quick gym session after work, or running onto the footy field for a professional match, it seems that the warm-up might be just as important as the exercise itself.
Sep 8, 2025
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Traditional Japanese samurai daily behavior improves leg strength, could be key to better mobility for seniors
As we get older, our muscle strength slowly declines—increasing our risk of falls, injuries, and loss of independence. In particular, we rely on our lower body strength for many essential daily activities such as walking ...
Sep 5, 2025
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Study establishes link between rugby and dementia
Former male high-level rugby players in New Zealand have a 22% increased risk of developing Alzheimer's and other dementias later in life compared to men in the general population, according to new research from the University ...
Sep 5, 2025
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Why the one-handed backhand is losing its grip on professional tennis
The goal of professional sports has always been to win. Looking good while doing it? That's just a bonus for the gawkers and connoisseurs of bodily form in motion.
Sep 5, 2025
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Inequality for female rugby players; 89% have discomfort from boots
Eighty-nine percent of female rugby players who took part in a new study experience pain or discomfort from the boots they're wearing.
Sep 5, 2025
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A smart sensor for muscles and tissues provide real-time insights
Engineers at Duke University have developed a wireless patch that can noninvasively measure skin and tissue stiffness at depths of up to a couple of inches. Already smaller than a smartwatch, the device could be a gateway ...
Sep 4, 2025
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Eating animal protein following training can improve recovery, study finds
The type of protein you eat after intense physical training can significantly impact recovery, according to new research from Texas A&M University's Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management.
Sep 4, 2025
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Healthy—or unhealthy—childhood habits could shape adult habits
A person's strength and cardiovascular fitness in adulthood may be traced back to behaviors established during childhood, according to a new University of Georgia study.
Sep 4, 2025
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Abuse impacts elite gymnasts well after retirement, study shows
Abuse and neglect experienced during their active years continue to impact the lives of female elite gymnasts long after their competitive careers have ended. This is according to a recent study by Natalie Barker-Ruchti, ...
Sep 4, 2025
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Are weighted vests safe? Expert warns of hidden risks
Fitness and lifestyle influencers are spotlighting a new trend among middle-aged women: weighted vests. While many advocate for their use as a quicker way to burn calories, build muscle and improve bone density, the science ...
Sep 4, 2025
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The science behind a freediver's 29-minute breath hold world record
Most of us can hold our breath for between 30 and 90 seconds.
Sep 4, 2025
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How the curves in your spine could be causing you pain
Over 60% of us will suffer from lower back pain at some point in our lives. Without question, it's the leading cause of disability across the globe.
Sep 4, 2025
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