Lack of sleep tied to teen sports injuries
Adolescent athletes who slept eight or more hours each night were 68 percent less likely to be injured than athletes who regularly slept less, according to an abstract presented Sunday, Oct. 21, at the American Academy of ...
Pediatrics
Oct 21, 2012 |
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Founder of adaptive sports organization speaks about impact of sports on people with disabilities
Ashley Thomas was born with spina bifida and uses a wheelchair. She also holds a position on the U.S. national para-kayak team, and founded and runs a successful nonprofit organization called "Bridge II Sports." The North ...
Health
Oct 19, 2012 |
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The tomboy in manga for teens: Kaleidoscopic bodily styles
Ylva Sommerland, from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, has studied the tomboy in manga, a girl manoeuvring in masculine situations. The study concerns sports manga and fantasy manga for teens – genres that offer plenty ...
Health
Oct 15, 2012 |
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As Armstrong case unfolds, experts describe doping's harms
(HealthDay)—In the wake of new allegations around Lance Armstrong's involvement in blood doping, experts are reminding the public of the devastating impact these substances can have on an athlete's health. ...
Health
Oct 11, 2012 |
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England World Cup wins and losses linked to 30 percent rise in domestic violence
Domestic violence rates rose by an average of 30 percent each time England won or lost their games during the 2010 World Cup, but draws had little impact on the statistics.
Health
Oct 11, 2012 |
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Physical therapy, not a knee brace, aids in ACL recovery
Wearing a knee brace following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery has no effect on a person's recovery. However, strength, range-of- motion, and functionality exercises provide significant benefits, and other new therapies ...
Surgery
Oct 09, 2012 |
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Getting athletes back in the game sooner following shoulder injuries
(Medical Xpress)—Athletics have always been a part of Jade Dismore's life. The 27-year-old native of South Africa grew up playing tennis and swimming; as an adult she became an avid runner and recreational volleyball player. ...
Surgery
Oct 03, 2012 |
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'A-game' strategies for parents, coaches in youth sports
Parents typically are the biggest headaches for coaches in youth sports. These well-meaning adults may berate their child's performance, criticize sport-officials' decisions or yell instructions that contradict ...
Health
Oct 02, 2012 |
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Concussion spectrum in college athletes wearing helmets: 'Not so simple,' say researchers
Much has been written in recent years about the short- and long-term consequences of concussions sustained in sports, combat, and accidents. However, there appear to be no steadfast rules guiding the definition of concussion. ...
Neuroscience
Oct 02, 2012 |
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Sports physician advises against recreational trampoline use in new AAP report
Susannah Briskin, MD, a pediatric sports medicine specialist with University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, is the co-author of an updated report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) strongly cautioning ...
Pediatrics
Sep 24, 2012 |
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Get fit post-Olympics in just 60 seconds, say researchers
(Medical Xpress)—A new paper published this month by researchers at the University of Abertay Dundee suggests that anyone inspired to get fit by the Olympics and Paralympics can do so in just 60 seconds.
Health
Sep 18, 2012 |
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Does Facebook make you fat?
Time spent on social networking sites comes at the expense of other activities – including physical activity, new research by the University of Ulster has revealed.
Overweight and Obesity
Sep 11, 2012 |
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Most English football teams don't follow international guidelines on concussion
Most professional English football teams don't comply with international guidelines on concussion among players, which ensure they are safe to return to play, indicates research published online in the British Journal of ...
Health
Sep 05, 2012 |
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Targeted oxidation-blocker prevents secondary damage after traumatic brain injury
Treatment with an agent that blocks the oxidation of an important component of the mitochondrial membrane prevented the secondary damage of severe traumatic brain injury and preserved function that would otherwise have been ...
Neuroscience
Aug 26, 2012 |
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Using science to catch a cheat
The truth is, doping in elite sports exists and with so much pressure to be the best, unfortunately some athletes turn to cheating. With the spotlight on the London Olympics and the recent doping scandal ...
Other
Aug 22, 2012 |
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