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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 ...
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
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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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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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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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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Distinct brain features in football players may tell who is at risk of long-term traumatic disease
Brain scans from American football players reveal subtle differences in the brain's outer grooves when compared to scans from otherwise healthy men who never played contact or collision sports, a new study shows. Its authors ...
Oct 28, 2025
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Sport and dance benefit from performance psychology—why does acting largely ignore it?
When most people think of actors, they imagine the glamor of movies, television and the stage.
Oct 28, 2025
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Exercise-induced vesicles help protect pancreatic cells and guard against diabetes
Exercise is known for the positive effects on metabolic diseases, partly because of the release of circulating extracellular vesicles (EVs) that mediate intercellular communication and organ crosstalk.
Oct 28, 2025
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How walking football is helping older adults stay fit, connected and competitive
For many older adults, staying active often means doing it alone. Walking, jogging or heading to the gym solo have long been the go-to activities for keeping fit. While these are great for physical health, they can lack that ...
Oct 28, 2025
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Breastfeeding's impact on bone density could boost development of osteoporosis drugs
Pregnancies do not weaken a woman's skeleton. Breastfeeding, however, can reduce bone density considerably. These are findings from a research report produced at Lund University in Sweden. But breastfeeding women need not ...
Oct 27, 2025
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One long walk a day may cut risk of death and cardiovascular disease better than multiple short walks
A prospective population-based cohort study of suboptimally active adults (
Oct 27, 2025
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Generative AI can help athletes avoid injuries
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have created a model driven by generative AI that will help prevent injuries in athletes and also aid in rehabilitation after an injury. The model could also help athletes ...
Oct 27, 2025
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Quantifying physical performance and identifying knee injury risk factors in rugby players
Researchers at University of Tsukuba conducted a prospective analysis of the physical performance of rugby players and investigated risk factors for knee injuries. The study found that a limb symmetry index for hip internal ...
Oct 27, 2025
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Physical fitness, physical activity and screen time are tied to adolescents' brain function
Physical fitness, physical activity and screen time are associated with brain mechanisms underlying mental health and learning, according to two recent studies from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University ...
Oct 24, 2025
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How's your hydration? A new tool from researchers helps athletes find out
Researchers at the Korey Stringer Institute (KSI) in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR) have created an open-access document to help athletes, coaches, and parents understand the latest research ...
Oct 24, 2025
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Coaches can boost athletes' mental toughness with this leadership style
The competition is fierce. Olympic gymnast Simone Biles is pushing herself to perform stronger and more consistently. Then, her coach calls her "fat." It's meant as a motivation, but this time, it has the opposite effect.
Oct 24, 2025
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