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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Kinesio taping may represent a new conservative therapy for some carpal tunnel patients

Kinesio taping is frequently used by athletes for inflammation, pain relief, and to support and stimulate muscles. New research suggests that it may also hold therapeutic benefits for those with mild to moderate carpal tunnel ...

Cardiology

Review highlights racial disparities in sudden cardiac arrest and death among athletes

A recent major review of data published by The Lancet and led by Emory sports cardiologist Jonathan Kim, MD, shows that Black athletes are approximately five times more likely to experience sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Virtual t'ai chi, qigong program shown to ease back pain

An online program of t'ai chi, qigong and meditation has been shown to be helpful in reducing lower back pain and related discomforts, potentially offering a safe and low-cost treatment option to the hundreds of millions ...

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

Scientists show electrical stimulation could be key to healthy tendons

A new study by researchers at the University of Galway and the University of Limerick suggests that electrical stimulation might be essential for tendons to maintain their health, offering fresh possibilities in tendon repair ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

High cardiorespiratory fitness linked to lower risk of dementia

High cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with better cognitive performance and lower risk of dementia in the long term, including in people with a genetic predisposition to dementia, show the findings of a study published ...

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

How science is changing the game in sports

It's an open secret that the countries that win the most medals in the Olympics and Paralympics combine talent and technology.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Study shows exercising slows our perception of time

Published in the journal Brain and Behavior, results of a new study show for the first time that individuals tend to experience time as moving slower when they are exercising compared to when they are resting or after completing ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism

Biking revealed to be associated with less knee pain later in life

A study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise reveals that people who participated in regular bicycling over their lifetime had a lower prevalence of frequent knee pain, radiographic osteoarthritis (ROA) and ...

Cardiology

Sedentary lifestyle puts strain on young hearts, study shows

According to a recent Finnish study, high levels of sedentary behavior and physical inactivity from childhood strain the heart in adolescence. High cardiac workload predicts heart failure and other heart diseases. In light ...

Health

How to prevent common spring injuries

With spring in full bloom, warm weather and an increase in outdoor activities, the risk of injury also increases. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or want to enjoy more daily movement in your routine, injuries can impact ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Spotting the silent symptoms of stress

The silent symptoms of stress can be easily overlooked, but they're important to recognize to protect one's mental health, experts say.

Health

Pickleball injuries and prevention

The popularity of pickleball has exploded in the last few years, and according to a recent report, so have injuries attributed to the relatively new sport.