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New study debunks the assumption that menstrual cycles disqualify women from exercise research
Peruse any women's magazine, and you'll likely find advice on how to boost workouts. But what many don't realize is that the research behind most exercise advice is based almost entirely on men. Female subjects are excluded ...
Jan 27, 2023
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Geographic-level disparities reported in meeting physical activity guidelines
Geographic-level disparities are evident in the prevalence of meeting aerobic, muscle-strengthening, and combined physical activity guidelines, according to research published in the Jan. 27 issue of the U.S. Centers for ...
Jan 27, 2023
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Examining impact of load on mountain rescuers
According to a University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) thesis, it may not be advisable for rescuers to carry loads greater than 20% of their body mass, as this may affect the success of their work
Jan 26, 2023
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That pain in your leg could lead to more nagging pain in the future
Winter months offer the opportunity for some athletes to rehab some of those nagging injuries. One injury common among runners and in sports centers is iliotibial band syndrome.
Jan 26, 2023
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Physical education requirements continue to decline at colleges and universities, study finds
A new study from Oregon State University found that about 32% of colleges and universities in the U.S. require some form of physical education course to graduate, down from 39% as observed in an OSU study from 2010.
Jan 25, 2023
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Chronicling the rise in sports parent stresses during the COVID era
Parents increased their involvement with children's sports activities during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic—but new research shows that associated stresses had many parents considering the extent of their continued ...
Jan 25, 2023
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Viewpoint: How athletic training saves lives, from Damar Hamlin to youth athletes
I'm used to standing on the sidelines. I did it for 16 years as the athletic trainer (AT) for the Denver Broncos. Before each game, I identified where the ambulance was, confirmed all life-saving equipment worked properly ...
Jan 25, 2023
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A healthy mind: How exercise can improve your mental wellness
As Toronto experiences a particularly gloomy January, many may be wondering what they can do to give their mental wellness a boost.
Jan 25, 2023
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Both high- and low-dose exercise therapy found to be beneficial for knee osteoarthritis
Researchers from Karolinska Institutet have compared high dose exercise therapy versus low dose in patients with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis. The study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine show that both ...
Jan 24, 2023
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Athletic heart syndrome: What it is, and its symptoms and treatments
It's no secret that athletic endurance and strength go hand-in-hand with a healthy heart.
Jan 24, 2023
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Fewer unnecessary operations for ankle fractures with a clear-cut treatment routine
It has been shown that the percentage of ankle fractures that undergo surgery could be substantially reduced, from more than 30% to 10% in the most common type of fracture. The key is a clear-cut treatment routine that benefits ...
Jan 24, 2023
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Fantasy football can negatively affect your well-being, but research shows it doesn't have to
Erling Haaland or Harry Kane? Mo Salah or Marcus Rashford? Use the "triple captain" chip or save it?
Jan 24, 2023
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Really need to start exercising but hate it? Just move
If you cringe at the idea of lacing up running shoes, wrapping yourself in spandex, and doing laps, reps, and sets, just move.
Jan 24, 2023
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Five great cardio workouts you can do at home
You might have heard that doing cardio, or aerobic, exercise is one of the best ways to keep your heart, lungs and cardiovascular system healthy and strong.
Jan 24, 2023
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Midlife moderate and vigorous physical activity levels associated with brain power
The amount of time spent in moderate and vigorous physical activity every day is linked to midlife brain power, indicates research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.
Jan 23, 2023
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Dietary nitrate—found in beetroot juice—significantly increases muscle force during exercise
A new study has found that consuming dietary nitrate—the active molecule in beetroot juice—significantly increased muscle force while exercising.
Jan 23, 2023
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Five ways pressuring young athletes to perform well does them harm
When Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin collapsed during a Jan. 3, 2022, NFL football game, much of the public attention was on the pressures athletes face to perform despite the perils they face on the field.
Jan 23, 2023
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Four reasons swimming should be your next workout
When most of us think of exercising, images of long runs on the treadmill or picking up heavy weights often come to mind. But although these are both great ways of keeping fit, they aren't for everyone.
Jan 23, 2023
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Finding a new way: Orienteering can train the brain, may help fight cognitive decline
The sport of orienteering, which draws on athleticism, navigational skills and memory, could be useful as an intervention or preventive measure to fight cognitive decline related to dementia, according to new research from ...
Jan 20, 2023
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