Last update:
Sports medicine & Kinesiology news
Medical research
Cold water plunges may not speed women's post-exercise recovery, clinical trial finds
In a randomized clinical trial with 30 female participants, neither cold- nor hot-water immersion improved recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage. Vanessa Wellauer and colleagues at the University of Applied Sciences ...
7 hours ago
0
0
Inflammatory disorders
Obesity, knee injuries and heavy work top causes of knee osteoarthritis
New research from the University of Sydney reveals that obesity, having a knee injury and occupational risks such as shift work and lifting heavy loads are primary causes of knee osteoarthritis.
11 hours ago
1
0
Junk food for thought: Study directly links ultra-processed foods to poor health
A landmark study exploring Canadians' consumption of chips, frozen pizzas, breakfast cereals and other ultra-processed foods typically loaded with fat, sugar and additives has confirmed these foods are directly and significantly ...
11 hours ago
0
0
Study finds pairing objective tests with scouting improves hockey IQ predictions
In a study that is the first of its kind, a research team led by a McGill professor has developed a more objective way to identify ice hockey players' game intelligence, or "hockey IQ." And the method, which pairs objective ...
11 hours ago
0
0
NFL players more likely to injure knee after shorter rest period, finds study
National Football League (NFL) players may be more likely to sustain a specific type of knee injury if they have a shorter period of rest between games, according to researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine.
7 hours ago
0
0
Q&A: Can leisure make us healthier as individuals and as a society?
As a Penn State undergraduate student in the 1970s, John Dattilo said he felt pulled in two directions. He wanted to pursue a major in special education to help people with disabilities, yet he believed that leisure was a ...
May 6, 2025
0
0
Why do some people get a curved back as they age and what can be done to avoid it?
As we age, it's common to notice posture changes: shoulders rounding, head leaning forward, back starting to curve. You might associate this with older adults and wonder: will this happen to me? Can I prevent it?
May 6, 2025
0
1
Running with a stroller: Two biomechanics researchers on how it affects your form and risk of injury
"Faster, mommy, faster!" Allison's toddler squealed as she ran down the hill by her house with her jogging stroller. As a longtime runner and running biomechanics researcher, she found herself in the same situation as many ...
May 6, 2025
0
0
What's the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?
Arthritis—an umbrella term for around 100 conditions that damage the joints—affects 4.1 million Australians. This is expected to rise by 31% to 5.4 million by 2040 and cost the Australian health-care system an estimated ...
May 6, 2025
0
0
Exercise linked to 40% lower dementia risk and healthier brain aging
Researchers have looked at the connection between physical activity, or being in good physical shape, and brain health. The study, which has been published in the The Lancet and was conducted with colleagues from the Queensland ...
May 5, 2025
0
32
Science supports exercise as medicine: Patients with Parkinson's see benefits
At 79, Sarah Schoentgen exercises more than many people half her age. On top of walking in her Denver neighborhood and pedaling on her home stationary bike, Schoentgen works out at least twice weekly with a personal trainer ...
May 5, 2025
0
2
What's the connection between sports and dangerous blood clots?
This year, the sports pages have brought a serious health concern back into the spotlight.
May 5, 2025
0
0
Springing into action after a sedentary season? Here's how to protect your heart
Around the world, people are starting to engage in outdoor activities after a winter spent largely indoors and perhaps with less physical activity than during more temperate seasons. In other climates, people may be starting ...
May 2, 2025
0
1
Tiny RNA molecule may hold the key to treating knee osteoarthritis
The number of people suffering from osteoarthritis is expected to top 1 billion by 2050. The biggest risk factor for the prevalent, often painful, chronic joint disease is aging. And like aging, there is currently no way ...
May 1, 2025
0
82
How fighters make weight in combat sports—and regain it for the match
Chris Eubank Jr. missed weight by just 0.05lbs (23 grams) ahead of his highly anticipated clash with Conor Benn last weekend—a tiny margin that cost him a massive £375,000. But why does such a minuscule weight difference ...
May 1, 2025
0
1
Why older adults shouldn't worry about having sore muscles after a workout: New research
Only 2% of people over the age of 70 strength train at least twice a week. This is worrying, as age-related muscle loss can increase risk of social isolation, falls, loss of independence and even early death.
May 1, 2025
0
1
ADHD athletes take longer to recover from concussion
High school athletes with ADHD take longer to recover from a sport-related concussion, a new study says.
May 1, 2025
0
0
Physically active young people less likely to be depressed, finds study
Young people who increase their physical activity from the age of 14 have a lower risk of developing symptoms of depression, a recent study has found.
May 1, 2025
0
0
Energy deficiency impacts collegiate running performance
Collegiate female endurance runners who experience chronic energy deficiency throughout a competitive season may compromise their performance and training benefits, according to a recent study by researchers in the Penn State ...
May 1, 2025
0
0
It's not a sprint, it's a marathon: A cardiologist's deep dive into the body's response to exercise
Prashant Rao, MD, is a cardiologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) whose work bridges clinical practice and leading-edge research on the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying the body's response to ...
Apr 30, 2025
0
1
Increasing physical activity in middle age may protect against Alzheimer's disease
An increase in physical activity between the ages of 45 and 65 could help prevent Alzheimer's disease, while inactivity may be detrimental to brain health. This is the main conclusion of a paper published in Alzheimer's & ...
Apr 30, 2025
0
0
Women are overtaking men in the most extreme sports events, study shows
Much of the work devoted to exploring potential sex-specific differences in exercise or sports performance has been derived from laboratory-based studies. While these studies are typically well-controlled and guide an understanding ...
Apr 29, 2025
1
34
Exercise can counter detrimental effects of cancer treatment, review suggests
Exercise can counter the detrimental effects of cancer treatment, such as heart and nerve damage and brain fog, suggests an overarching review of the existing pooled data analyses of the most recent research, published online ...
Apr 29, 2025
0
25
Sitting too long each day may lead to neck pain, study finds
If you spend hours a day glued to your phone or seated at a desk, you're setting yourself up for serious neck pain, a recent study published in BMC Public Health warns.
Apr 29, 2025
0
1
Age and sports experience are stronger predictors of children's performance than concussion history, study finds
A new study published in Concussion from York University's Faculty of Health may offer reassuring news for parents whose children have a history of concussion, but want to get back to playing sports.
Apr 29, 2025
0
0
