Insulin is a key hormone in energy metabolism and blood sugar regulation. Normal insulin function in the body may be disturbed by e.g. overweight, leading to decreased insulin sensitivity and increased risk of developing ...
Sep 10, 2021
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Athletes using legal performance enhancing and medical sport supplements are more likely to dope than those using sport foods and superfoods, a new study reveals.
Oct 8, 2020
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Looking for an exercise regime that gives both the heart and brain the best workout? A new study from the University of South Australia may have the answer.
Feb 6, 2020
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The vast majority (97.4%) of players with the Spanish League are unfamiliar with the list of substances banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Furthermore, 95% do not even know what this agency is for.
Sep 6, 2019
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Teenagers who play organized sports only get seven minutes more physical activity per day, on average, than teenagers who don't play any sport.
Jul 30, 2019
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A decade-old treatment recommendation for people with cancer to take a "slowly slowly" approach to exercise has been replaced with new guidelines recommending a personalised exercise program including high-intensity workouts ...
May 23, 2019
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A simple, fast and effective test to identify concussion in Australian Rules footballers has been investigated in a collaboration between Australian and international researchers.
Dec 13, 2018
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Bioengineers have compiled a set of recommendations that could significantly reduce concussions and other head injuries in rugby union, having assessed how head impacts and movement vary based on the position on the body ...
Jun 6, 2018
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A child's birth month shouldn't affect their long-term prospects in high-level sport and those who hold off on specialising until later years may be the most successful, according to new research from the University of Sydney.
Jan 31, 2018
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Researchers from the University of Granada have published the first randomised controlled trial of the effects of tramadol on cognitive and sports performance.
Dec 20, 2017
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