https://medicalxpress.com/sports-medicine-news/ en-us Latest medical news and research in Sports medicine Moderate screen time in the first three days after concussion is linked to faster recovery, with an average 141 minutes of daily use speeding symptom resolution by 35%, according to a study of 80 concussed teens published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Recovery above or below this level seems to be slower, the findings suggest, prompting the researchers to conclude that rather than total avoidance, a balanced level of use may be helpful. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-moderate-screen-days-concussion-linked.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:30:03 EDT news700132534 Changes to the heart linked to marathon running vary by age, sex and training level, finds a synthesis of the available data, published in BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine. But it is not clear whether these changes represent normal physiological responses to endurance exercise or long-term maladaptations, the findings indicate. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-marathon-heart-soaring-alarms.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:30:01 EDT news700153982 Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity is more important for mental health in middle age than light physical activity, according to a new study by the University of Oulu and ODL Department of Sports and Exercise Medicine. The more time people spent each day engaged in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity relative to sedentary behavior and light activity, the fewer symptoms of depression and anxiety they experienced. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-moderate-vigorous-mental-health-middle.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:20:05 EDT news699529699 As professional baseball sees another high-profile elbow injury with Toronto Blue Jays right-hander José Berríos having undergone ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) surgery, new research from the University of Waterloo suggests many pitchers may be able to reduce stress on their elbows without sacrificing velocity. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-smarter-softer-baseball-pitchers-elbows.html Wed, 27 May 2026 13:20:01 EDT news699100141 Researchers have worked out how girls' sweating patterns change as they grow, establishing that the age of 14 is a critical turning point. Their findings can inform better sportswear designs for teenagers, and be used to encourage more teenage girls to take part in sport. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-patterns-girls-older.html Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:16 EDT news698582582 Creatine, one of the most popular supplements among gym-goers and athletes, does not appear to have the anti-inflammatory effect that many imagine. This conclusion comes from a systematic review and meta-analysis conducted in Brazil by researchers at São Paulo State University (UNESP), which evaluated clinical trials in humans. The study indicates that, to date, there is no consistent evidence that creatine reduces inflammatory markers in the body. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-creatine-physical-necessarily-inflammation.html Mon, 18 May 2026 19:40:03 EDT news698343182 A new study shows that gambling is common among Swedish junior elite soccer players, including underage players. The prevalence of gambling problems is considerably higher than in the general population, while awareness of clubs' gambling policies is low. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-high-prevalence-gambling-problems-young.html Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:51 EDT news698324401 A supplement widely promoted for athletic performance may interfere with some of the heart's beneficial adaptations to exercise, according to new Dalhousie University research published in Scientific Reports. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-popular-workout-supplement-blunt-heart.html Fri, 15 May 2026 13:00:01 EDT news698064661