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Psychological stress impedes performance, even for Olympic athletes
The 2020 Tokyo Olympics were unique not just for taking place during the COVID-19 pandemic but for being the first athletic event to measure and broadcast competitors' heart rates as world-class archers took a shot at Olympic ...
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Rapid screening test predicts effectiveness of steroid injections for neck pain
Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine and several other institutions say they have developed a quick clinical test that predicts which people with neck pain are more likely to benefit from epidural steroid injections, which ...
Feb 15, 2023
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All that texting and scrolling leads to a rise in 'tech neck'
Technology can be a pain in the neck, leading to what's known as "tech neck," chronic pain that results from prolonged use of mobile phones, tablets, and other electronic devices.
Feb 15, 2023
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Watch your step: Balance ability predicts cognitive impairment
Physical balance may not seem like it would be associated with cognitive function. But now, researchers from Japan have developed a new way to predict cognitive problems according to physical balance.
Feb 14, 2023
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On pins and needles: Just what is dry needling?
You may have heard of a treatment called dry needling and wondered what it is or if it's right for you. While the name of the procedure may sound intimidating, dry needling is an accessible and commonly offered therapy for ...
Feb 14, 2023
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How to start running to stay fit
Running is a fantastic workout. It burns fat, improves heart function and strengthens bones.
Feb 14, 2023
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Teens aren't small adults: Rethinking surgical treatment of adolescent clavicle fracture
Until about 15 years ago, most clavicle fractures were allowed to heal with minimal medical intervention. That changed after a 2007 study reported better shoulder function after plate-fixation surgery. Although the study ...
Feb 13, 2023
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Recognizing the potential for bone stress injuries after using carbon fiber plate footwear
Millions of endurance runners use footwear that has an embedded carbon fiber plate (CFP) in the midsole. While the performance benefits that carbon fiber plate footwear offers have been well documented, little has been published ...
Feb 13, 2023
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Frequent homophobic behaviors in sports leave children unsafe, finds study
A world-first study has found an education approach used widely by sport organizations to stop harmful homophobic behavior and other forms of discrimination is ineffective.
Feb 13, 2023
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Sporting tips for parents and preschoolers
Parents should think twice before putting preschoolers into competitive sporting programs, say Flinders University experts who are concerned about sport participation levels throughout school years to young adulthood.
Feb 13, 2023
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20-year review suggests athletes with genetic heart disease may return safely to competitive sports
Athletes with a genetic heart disease are often disqualified from participating in competitive sports because of the perceived risk of sudden cardiac arrest. While the clinicians' intent may be understandable, is it necessarily ...
Feb 10, 2023
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A 'self-managed' virtual reality exercise session may provide short-term pain relief for women with endometriosis
A virtual reality (VR) exercise session may be as effective as telehealth appointments at providing short-term pain relief for women diagnosed with endometriosis, according to the results of a new health study.
Feb 10, 2023
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Review strengthens evidence that repetitive head impacts can cause CTE
During the past 17 years, there has been a remarkable increase in scientific research concerning chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) with researchers at the BU CTE Center at the forefront. While some sports organizations ...
Feb 10, 2023
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Exercise solution for gym-going women with continence concerns
Women with continence issues are reluctant to continue many sports and gym programs, but new research has found a way to help women undertake resistance training that will help reduce the risk of stress urinary incontinence.
Feb 10, 2023
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Study finds estrogen deficiency affects systemic signaling in response to exercise
Menopause is associated with unfavorable changes in health that physical activity alone cannot counteract. Currently we lack the knowledge why even a relatively high vigorous physical activity level does not diminish the ...
Feb 9, 2023
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Can beetroot really improve athletic performance?
Beetroot is gaining popularity as a performance-enhancer for athletes and those wanting to gain a competitive advantage in running and cycling.
Feb 9, 2023
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In autopsy study, over 90% of former NFL players showed signs of brain disease CTE
Many football fans fondly remember Rick Arrington as the Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback from 1970 to 1973, but his daughter's memories are tainted by years spent watching her dad suffer from late-stage chronic traumatic ...
Feb 9, 2023
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Competition preparation temporarily lowers resting energy expenditure in physique athletes
A study conducted at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä (Finland) found that the reduction in resting energy expenditure of physique athletes during their preparation for competitions ...
Feb 9, 2023
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Breathing muscles remain strong after weeks of no training: Gains could improve endurance in those with lung conditions
Training the breathing muscles (primarily the diaphragm, which plays a vital role in breathing) could have longer lasting benefits than previously thought. The strength gains to the muscles from five weeks of inspiratory ...
Feb 8, 2023
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150 minutes of aerobic exercise per week reduces liver fat, study finds
The 150 minutes of moderate to intense aerobic activity per week that is recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services can significantly reduce liver fat, according to new research by Penn State College ...
Feb 8, 2023
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