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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

Are Olympians built differently?

Throughout the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Team U.S. continues to bring home the gold. While we celebrate their success, we can't help but wonder—could I do that?

Psychology & Psychiatry

Olympians say conversations on sports, mental health are changing

Competing on the world stage, Olympic athletes face immense pressure to perform their best and represent their country. Mental health dominated Olympic conversations in 2021 after U.S. gymnast Simone Biles withdrew from the ...

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

Olympics 2024 shows the untapped potential of female athletes

With each Olympic Games athletes are expected to break new records. Sport science experts have been speculating for years whether we are reaching the limits of human ability. But they may be overlooking the fields where there's ...

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

Barriers complicate exercise for disability community, study finds

An estimated 16% of people worldwide live with a significant disability that impacts their daily life. Of this population, only about 40% engage in aerobic activity. Due to this lack of exercise, people with disabilities ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

How exercise can support eating disorder recovery

Research led by Dr. Hester Hockin-Boyers (Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences), suggests that combining seemingly opposing approaches to health management could support eating disorder recovery. The research is published ...

Health

Doctor offers tips on how to jump-start your workout

The Summer Olympics have started, which might inspire you to be more physically active. But jump-starting your workout routine can be challenging if you've been sitting on the couch for a while. It can seem like a daunting ...

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

Injuries that can keep Olympians from the gold

U.S. gymnast Simone Biles vowed to continue her quest for Olympic gold after injuring her calf in a qualifying round at the Paris games.

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

Hydrogen-rich gas inhalation can alleviate exercise-induced fatigue

A new study published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine, titled "Inhalation of hydrogen-rich gas before acute exercise alleviates exercise fatigue," has found a possible novel intervention for exercise-induced ...

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

Research suggests controversial super spikes do make runners faster

Since athletes in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics smashed multiple records in track and field, running enthusiasts and exercise physiologists have speculated on what role new-generation high-tech running spikes—sometimes called ...