Neck stiffness puts pitchers at risk of throwing-related injuries
The World Series is fast approaching, and the last thing any team or fan wants is to see a player scratched from the lineup because of an injury.
Oct 13, 2026
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Fitness & Physical activity news
Nearly one billion people could live with osteoarthritis by 2050, international experts warn
Almost 1 billion people are projected to be living with osteoarthritis by 2050, up from about 600 million in 2023, and there remains no cure and no drug that can stop or slow the disease, according to a new roadmap published ...
Oct 12, 2026
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Sitting for longer than 25 minutes may be a tipping point for worse health outcomes
It's widely accepted that sitting around for a long time is bad for us—but Swinburne research has revealed that the time to get moving may come sooner than you think.
Oct 12, 2026
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How dyspraxia can exhaust children and exclude them from social activities
Ask a parent of a child with dyspraxia what happens around 4 p.m., and many describe the same scene. Their child has spent a whole school day gripping pencils, fastening buttons and keeping up on the playground. By the time ...
Oct 12, 2026
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Physical activity weakens link between genetic risk and depression severity, long-term data suggest
Major depressive disorder (MDD), one type of depression, is one of the most common psychiatric conditions worldwide. It is characterized by persistent low mood and a loss of interest in everyday activities, along with changes ...
The medicine of the future could be driven by mechanical cell memory
It's not a cure for baldness. But it might eliminate crow's feet and laugh lines by telling the tissues in your face how to remember their more elastic youth.
Oct 10, 2026
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Why do runners get so many injuries? And does strength training really make a difference?
For many of us, running is one of the most accessible forms of exercise. It's free, and you don't need equipment. But it is also one of the forms of exercise more likely to lead to injury.
Oct 9, 2026
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Greater physical activity associated with slower progression in Parkinson's
For people with Parkinson's disease, higher levels of physical activity were associated with slower declines in thinking and memory as well as slower worsening of movement symptoms, according to a new study published in Neurology. ...
Oct 7, 2026
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WHO says no obesity drugs, surgery for under-10s
Medicine and surgery are not the answer for overweight children, the World Health Organization said Thursday.
Oct 7, 2026
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Exercise as medicine: How physical activity helps manage chronic disease
Chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis and certain types of cancer are leading causes of disability and death worldwide. Traditionally, these conditions have been managed through ...
Oct 6, 2026
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