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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 ...
Nov 28, 2024
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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 ...
Nov 28, 2024
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Light exercise can yield significant cognitive benefits, new research shows
Everyday physical activity, like going for a short walk or playing with the kids, may provide short-term benefits for cognitive health, equivalent to reversing four years of cognitive aging. That was a key finding for my ...
Nov 28, 2024
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Study finds standing desks may not be the healthy alternative people think
Standing desks became popular thanks to phrases like "sitting is the new smoking," which highlighted the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle.
Nov 28, 2024
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Soccer heading may cause more damage to the brain than previously thought
Soccer heading may cause more damage to the brain than previously thought, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
Nov 27, 2024
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Eliminating physical activity disparities between male and female youth could save hundreds of millions of dollars
Eliminating current physical activity disparities between male and female youth in the United States could save about $780 million for each new cohort of 6- to 17-year-olds, according to a new study published in JAMA Network ...
Nov 26, 2024
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Study shows concussions slow brain activity of high school football players
A new study of high school football players found that concussions affect an often-overlooked but important brain signal. The findings are being presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America ...
Nov 26, 2024
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Q&A: Reshaping perceptions of disability through parasports
As the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games heated up this summer, it created a valuable opportunity to focus on individuals with physical disabilities.
Nov 26, 2024
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Yoga helps women deal with the mental stress of cancer, research shows
A cancer diagnosis can bring overwhelming stress and depression to women, but new research suggests yoga can help ease that emotional toll.
Nov 25, 2024
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Cricket balls can concuss and even kill batters—at all levels, helmet use must be taken seriously
The 10-year anniversary of the death of much-loved Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes falls on November 27.
Nov 23, 2024
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Standing at work can be detrimental to blood pressure, study suggests
A Finnish study found that prolonged standing at work had a negative impact on the research participants' 24-hour blood pressure. In contrast, spending more time sitting at work was associated with better blood pressure.
Nov 22, 2024
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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 ...
Nov 21, 2024
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Hot water immersion better than cold to maintain exercise performance, researchers find
Soaking in a hot tub may be preferable to an icy cold bath after exercise if the goal is to maintain optimum performance, according to a new study. This is especially true for those competing in back-to-back races in a short ...
Nov 21, 2024
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Mouse study finds females heal more quickly than males after muscle injuries, with less inflammation and scar tissue
Females may begin to recover twice as fast as males when it comes to muscle injuries, according to a new study in mice. The findings support the idea of forming individualized treatment plans based on a person's biological ...
Nov 21, 2024
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More physical education in schools could reduce future health care costs
Children have become increasingly inactive over the past two decades, as shown by a long-term study involving 3,500 schoolchildren in Austria. Professor Dr. Jan Wilke, a sports scientist at the University of Bayreuth, was ...
Nov 21, 2024
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Children with coordination challenges may avoid physical activity. Here's how to help them become active
Children are born to play! And yet, despite our best efforts, many parents and professionals find that some children are not motivated to get moving and prefer watching television instead. Among the potential causes of this, ...
Nov 21, 2024
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Experts reach consensus on the most important physical fitness tests for children and adolescents
Researchers from the University of Granada and the Public Health Agency of Canada have identified the most important physical fitness tests and the corresponding protocols to be used with children and adolescents. The degree ...
Nov 21, 2024
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Kids' injuries in sports and at home: When is it right to seek medical attention?
A sprain on the soccer field. A tumble to the floor at home. Kids get injured, but as a parent, when's the right time to take them to a doctor or ER?
Nov 21, 2024
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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 ...
Nov 20, 2024
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Expert discusses common issues that affect bone health and retaining strong bones while aging
Bones play a critical role in full-body health. The skeleton is the framework of the body—protecting your organs, enabling movement and housing the bone marrow that makes blood cells, to name a few functions. As we age, ...
Nov 20, 2024
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Masseter muscle volume might be a key indicator of sarcopenia risk in older adults
As populations age, the prevalence of sarcopenia—a progressive loss of muscle mass and function—has become an increasingly urgent public health concern. Sarcopenia increases the risk of falls and frailty, reduces the ...
Nov 20, 2024
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Predicting the risk of requiring long-term care based on three physical performance tests
Health centers across Japan conduct simple physical performance tests for older adults, including the single-leg balance and sit-to-stand tests. Based on a follow-up study of approximately 1,000 individuals, researchers at ...
Nov 20, 2024
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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 ...
Nov 19, 2024
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Competitive swimming program for young people with severe cerebral palsy reverses motor decline
A competitive swimming program developed by University of Queensland researchers for young people with severe cerebral palsy has reversed motor decline associated with the condition.
Nov 19, 2024
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Why it's important to take a week off from the gym every now and again: The science behind 'deload weeks'
If you were to think about the key to getting fit, you'd probably imagine you need to spend plenty of time in the gym. But many fitness influencers claim that taking time away from the gym every six to eight weeks—known ...
Nov 19, 2024
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