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Can exercise ease knee pain? Here's what the research shows
Movement is medicine, or so they tell people with knee osteoarthritis—but are they right?
Jan 9, 2025
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Want to ward off the winter blues? Start by counting your steps—new research
Over 330 million people currently suffer from depression worldwide, though the complexity of diagnosis and the heterogeneity of this condition mean that such a figure can only ever be a conservative estimate.
Jan 9, 2025
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Adding electrical brain stimulation to ACL reconstruction recovery therapy
Electrical brain stimulation could be the key to getting athletes back on track following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has shown.
Jan 7, 2025
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What is reformer pilates? And is it worth the cost?
Reformer pilates is steadily growing in popularity, with new studios opening regularly in major cities all over the world.
Jan 7, 2025
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Regular physical activity before cancer diagnosis may lower progression and death risks
Regular physical activity before a cancer diagnosis may lower the risks of both disease progression and death, suggests research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Jan 7, 2025
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Home-based training aids muscle preservation in young liver transplant patients
In a recent pilot study, researchers tested the feasibility and effects of a 12-week home-based resistance training program. Their target patient population was children who have had a liver transplant and subsequently suffered ...
Jan 7, 2025
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Experts urge need for widespread adoption of liaison service to combat rising burden of osteoporosis-related fractures
A new Perspective article published in the New England Journal of Medicine emphasizes the critical role of Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) in addressing the growing global burden of osteoporosis-related fractures, particularly ...
Jan 6, 2025
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Should I get a weighted vest to boost my fitness? And how heavy should it be?
Exercise training while wearing a weighted vest is undergoing somewhat of a renaissance. Social media posts and trainers are promoting them as a potential strategy for improving fitness and health.
Jan 6, 2025
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7 surprising ways to make 2025 healthy
Some standard health tips are timeless, aren't they? The basics of living a healthy life don't really change. Get lots of sleep and rest, exercise, and nutrient rich food. Manage stressors and symptoms.
Jan 5, 2025
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Q&A: Do collagen, omega-3 and whey supplements boost bone health?
The global dietary supplements market, valued at $178.8 billion in 2023, is rapidly growing. UC Davis Health molecular exercise physiologist Keith Baar specializes in sports medicine and studies the effects of collagen, whey ...
Jan 3, 2025
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Study shows adults screened for inactivity have lower rates of comorbid conditions
Adults screened for inactivity at well visits have lower rates of comorbid conditions, according to a study published online Jan. 2 in Preventing Chronic Disease.
Jan 3, 2025
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Non-invasive imaging technique offers insight into Achilles tendon injury recovery
Achilles tendon injuries are common but challenging to monitor during recovery due to the limitations of current imaging techniques.
Jan 3, 2025
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Just two hours of exercise a week can bring you huge cardiovascular health benefits
There's no question that exercise is good for the heart. Regular exercise lowers blood pressure and cholesterol and reduces the chances of having a heart attack or stroke.
Jan 2, 2025
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Fingerprick blood test detects muscle damage and tracks recovery in elite athletes
Knowing when an athlete can safely return to training after intense exercise typically relies on coaches and athletes making best-guess estimates, but a new easy-to-use fingerprint blood test, developed by Australian researchers, ...
Jan 2, 2025
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Survey finds Swedish female ice hockey players in favor of body checking
In 2022, Sweden became the first country in the world to allow body checking in women's ice hockey. Major hockey nations are now following Lund University's research on the consequences of tougher plays on the ice. A first ...
Jan 2, 2025
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The longer the race, the closer it gets: Women are closing in on men when it comes to ultra-endurance events
Men are dominant at most athletic events but ultra-endurance sports (exercising for six hours or more) represent a unique domain where the performance gap between men and women is narrowing significantly.
Dec 31, 2024
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Pain coping skills training beneficial during maintenance hemodialysis
Pain coping skills training (PSCT) is beneficial for patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis and experiencing chronic pain, according to a study published online Dec. 30 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Dec 31, 2024
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Increased exercise duration linked to decreasing results in weight and waistline
An Imperial College researcher with colleagues in Iran has found dose-response effects of aerobic exercise in measures of overweight and obese adults. Clinically significant improvements were observed in individuals who performed ...
Changing the narrative about athlete mothers' comeback stories
Being an athlete while also being a mother often comes with challenges. On top of their professional and parental duties, athlete mothers often contend with inequalities and media coverage that reinforces stereotypes.
Dec 24, 2024
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Yoga has many health benefits as you age—but is it also the secret to longevity?
Yoga has been linked to numerous health benefits. But is it also the secret to a long life? This is what Daisy Taylor, a centenarian from Chelmsford, England, reports.
Dec 21, 2024
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Getting rehab earlier improves concussion outcomes, study suggests
People who suffer from continued symptoms of concussion should seek a referral to physical therapy as soon as possible, new research from Oregon Health & Science University suggests.
Dec 19, 2024
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Researchers uncover risk of shoulder injury during and after spaceflight
While existing data on the effect of spaceflight on the bones and tendons is available, there is little information about how soft tissue in the shoulder is affected throughout spaceflight. A team of orthopedic surgeons at ...
Dec 19, 2024
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How humans continuously adapt while walking stably
Researchers have developed a model that explains how humans adapt continuously during complex tasks, like walking, while remaining stable.
Dec 18, 2024
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