Most sports parents say there's more good than harm in youth sports
Sports parents overwhelmingly say the benefits of organized competition outweigh the drawbacks for them and their children, a new survey has found.
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Older athletes show aging need not bring major losses in fitness or independence
The poet Dylan Thomas famously wrote, "old age should burn and rave at close of day"—and a high-profile cohort of professional athletes seems to be taking him literally.
Sep 6, 2026
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Break a sweat, hear more? Early results point to a surprising link between fitness and speech perception
It's easy to take hearing for granted.
Sep 4, 2026
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Higher cardiorespiratory fitness associated with a slower age-related decline in kidney function
As Japan's population continues to age, age-related declines in kidney function and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are becoming increasingly prevalent, underscoring the need for effective preventive strategies. Despite growing ...
Aug 20, 2026
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What ancient Chinese medicine can teach us about 'consciousness health'
Today, neuroscience treats consciousness as a process confined to the brain, as something that makes us aware of information that would otherwise be unconscious. This view is underpinned by an assumption: that consciousness ...
Aug 4, 2026
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In tests of athletic performance, plant-based diets hold their own
Could athletes trade meat for plants and maintain their performance? In a multi-university study, researchers found that recreational runners and resistance trainers did just that.
Aug 4, 2026
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Six things to know about infrared workouts—by a fitness expert
From yoga studios to boutique gyms, workouts performed beneath infrared heating panels have become a visible fitness trend. Studios often claim that infrared heat improves circulation, flexibility and recovery, reduces inflammation ...
Jul 30, 2026
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Sports programs may improve motor skills in autistic children, review finds
Research suggests that more than half of children with autism spectrum disorder, a neurodevelopmental condition, experience motor impairments. An analysis in Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology indicates that sports-based ...
Jul 22, 2026
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Running on a treadmill is easier than running outside. Does that matter?
You hop on the treadmill, set your pace and easily knock out a couple of kilometers (about 1.2 miles). Then, a few days later, you head outside to run the same distance. You try to keep the same speed you did at the gym, ...
Jul 1, 2026
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Nordic walking significantly reduces depression symptoms in as little as five weeks, trial finds
Walking with poles is often associated with trekking, but these accessories are part of a very effective aerobic activity called Nordic walking. The specially designed poles make it a full-body exercise that engages up to ...
