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Pediatrics

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 ...

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

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.

Psychology & Psychiatry

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 ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

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 ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

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 ...

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

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 ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

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, ...

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

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 ...

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

Accessible wireless ultrasounds are accurate, finds study

Many student-athletes are preparing or returning to the field or court for their upcoming season. With the start of both collegiate and professional sports, injuries are inevitable—and when they do happen, getting fast, ...

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

Streamlined process simplifies digital reconstruction of bones

Researchers at the University of Alberta have fine-tuned a process for creating accurate digital 3D reconstructions of human bones, offering students and researchers a cost-effective and accessible way to study anatomy and ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Both quick thrills and long-term goals make runners happy

Running the Göteborgsvarvet to set a new personal best can make you just as happy as running the marathon as a fun activity with friends. This is according to a new study from the School of Business, Economics and Law at ...

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

3D-printed femurs may enhance biomechanical studies

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have developed a breakthrough three-dimensional (3D) printing technique for generating realistic models of the human femur that could make it easier and less expensive to conduct ...

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

Innovative techniques shed light on hamstring injury in athletes

Hamstring injuries affect athletes across the globe, accounting for 10% of all injuries in field-based sports. Despite their frequency, the mechanisms behind these injuries and effective prevention strategies remain unclear. ...

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

What causes the runner's high?

It can set in after just a few miles: Nagging aches grow numb, sense of time slips away, colors brighten and thoughts grow crisp. Afterward, runners say they feel less anxious, stronger and more confident—even euphoric.