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Feeling fit, but not fine: Study finds gap between athletes' health perceptions and body satisfaction
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has revealed a striking disconnect between how recreational athletes perceive their health and fitness, and how they feel about their bodies. The research is published in the ...
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Dreaming of fewer running injuries? Start with better sleep
If you are among the 620 million people who lace up their running shoes on a regular basis, chances are that you're an early riser.
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Controlled oxygen reduction can boost brainpower without moving a muscle
It's well known that exercise is good for your brain. For years, scientists have shown even a single session of heart-pumping activity can sharpen executive function—the mental skills we use to plan, focus attention, remember ...
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Calisthenics are making a comeback. Is body weight enough to get a good workout?
You won't find dumbbells or weight machines in the gym Sean Keogh runs. At Calisthenics Club Houston, it's all about training with body weight.
Nov 10, 2025
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Why morning exercise feels so hard
Your alarm goes off. Somehow you manage to get dressed, drag yourself to the gym, and start squatting.
Nov 7, 2025
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Microfluidic sensors enable real-time sweat analysis
Eccrine sweat is a water-like fluid secreted by eccrine sweat glands that comprises various kinds of biochemical components such as electrolytes, metabolites, organic molecules, and drugs. The quantitative measurement of ...
Nov 6, 2025
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Study shows supervised exercise improves strength, physical performance in patients with advanced breast cancer
Aerobic and resistance exercise can significantly improve physical performance in patients living with metastatic breast cancer, according to new results presented at the Advanced Breast Cancer Eighth International Consensus ...
Nov 6, 2025
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Adaptive music technologies can enhance exercise engagement and enjoyment
Research led by the University of Jyväskylä has found that personalized interactive music systems—smart technologies that adapt rhythm and tempo to users' movements—can make exercise more enjoyable and help people stay ...
Nov 6, 2025
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Preparing for a tough exam? A tough gym workout could help with your studies
A new study by researchers at Coventry University has found a high-intensity gym workout appears to increase your ability to focus, remember and process information in your brain.
Nov 6, 2025
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Blood markers linked to post-concussion symptoms in teens
Levels of certain biomarkers in the blood are associated with symptom severity during recovery from concussion in adolescents—with some significant differences between male and female patients, reports a study in the Journal ...
Nov 5, 2025
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Exercise reduces risk of common postpartum pelvic floor problems
Targeted pelvic floor muscle training in the first year postpartum significantly reduces the risk of two common pelvic floor disorders, according to a study that rewrites the longstanding narrative that these disorders are ...
Nov 4, 2025
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Q&A: How sports-related concussions affect reaction times
When playing sports, it's important to remember: Brains don't have seat belts. When rapid acceleration or deceleration of the brain inside the skull occurs with a blow to the head, a concussion happens, which in some cases ...
Nov 4, 2025
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Weightlifting outmuscles running for blood sugar control, study finds
Running may help burn calories, but when it comes to preventing diabetes and obesity, pumping iron might have the edge, according to preclinical findings from the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC.
Nov 3, 2025
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Running 'super shoes' may make you faster—but at what cost?
Once seen only on the feet of elite runners at the Olympics and other premier running events, the so-called "super shoe" has moved from racing podiums to pavements.
Nov 2, 2025
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Chronic traumatic encephalopathy caused by more than just head trauma, study finds
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)—most often found in athletes playing contact sports—is known to share similarities with Alzheimer's disease (AD), namely the buildup of a protein called tau in the brain.
Oct 30, 2025
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Should young people take creatine?
Creatine is one of the most widely used sports supplements across the world. It's taken by many in the hopes of boosting strength, enhancing athletic performance and promoting muscle growth.
Oct 30, 2025
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Supercharge your workout with a weighted vest?
Weighted vests are one of the latest health trends popping up on social media. There are lots of claims about the benefits: They can help you lose weight and improve your strength, posture, and even your bone density. But ...
Oct 30, 2025
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Dancing can alleviate perceived symptoms of depression while shedding light on its root causes
Dance as a performative art form alleviates perceived symptoms of depression, helps to understand its root causes and promotes self-actualization, a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland found. The study is ...
Oct 30, 2025
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Yes, cricket is a contact sport. We have safety gear—but we need to do more
Early on Thursday, a seventeen-year-old cricketer died in hospital after being injured in a training session in Melbourne days earlier.
Oct 30, 2025
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Sensory expectations configure neural responses before disturbances occur, study reveals
A study led by Jonathan Michaels, a Faculty of Health professor at York's School of Kinesiology and Health Science, reveals how the brains of humans and monkeys use sensory expectations to prepare for unexpected disturbances, ...
Oct 29, 2025
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Study finds improvement in knee pain with exercise and physical therapy
People with a meniscal tear and osteoarthritis prescribed home exercises with or without physical therapy reported substantial improvements in knee pain, according to a new study led by Mass General Brigham researchers.
Oct 29, 2025
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Women gain greater heart benefits from exercise than men, activity tracker analysis finds
Female individuals may experience a three-fold reduction in mortality risk from coronary heart disease when following recommended exercise guidelines, compared to male individuals. These findings, published in Nature Cardiovascular ...
Oct 28, 2025
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Online Tai Chi is helping people with chronic knee pain
Tai Chi is a slow, gentle mind-body exercise that has been shown to benefit a wide range of health conditions and is particularly effective for people with chronic knee pain caused by osteoarthritis.
Oct 28, 2025
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