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Does exercise really extend life? Twin study offers new insights
Physical activity is seen as a way to extend the human lifespan, but Finnish twin studies found the benefits of physical activity for longevity may not be as straightforward as has been previously thought.
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When it comes to ACL injury, a dollar of prevention is worth more than seven dollars of cure
An analysis of high school soccer players suggests that incorporating a lower extremity injury prevention program results in fewer anterior cruciate ligament tears and a big reduction in health care expenses.
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Persistent postconcussion changes seen in cerebral blood flow
For athletes with concussion, persistent postconcussion changes are seen in cerebral blood flow (CBF) and white matter at return-to-play (RTP) and up to one year later, according to a study published online March 12 in Neurology.
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Exercise key to improving sexual dysfunction for patients with prostate cancer, study says
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has confirmed that erectile dysfunction in patients living with prostate cancer could be significantly improved through regular exercise.
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Young, active patients who have total knee replacements unlikely to need revision surgery in their lifetime
A 40-year study by Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) researchers has found that active young adults who underwent total knee replacement were unlikely to require knee replacement revision in their lifetime, according to ...
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Statins and aspirin may impact muscle health in smokers
For current and former smokers, statins may reduce the amount of chest muscle loss, while aspirin may contribute to increased chest muscle loss, according to a new study. The study is published in the January 2025 issue of ...
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A physical therapist's best advice on foot pain
For nurses, servers, construction workers, and many others, work means a lot of time on their feet. Repeated motions can lead to muscle, nerve, or tendon stress. A split-second equipment slip can outmatch steel-toed boots ...
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Brain changes may remain visible in brain scans after recovery from concussion, study shows
For college athletes with concussion, brain changes may remain visible in brain scans up to a year after they are cleared to return to play, according to a study published online in Neurology.
Mar 12, 2025
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Preclinical study finds earlier ACL reconstruction is associated with lower risk of knee osteoarthritis
A preclinical study by HSS investigators found that earlier anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction led to lower immune cell activity, less inflammation and fewer joint changes associated with knee osteoarthritis ...
Mar 12, 2025
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Pickleballers bounce back after joint replacement
Love pickleball, but facing a knee or hip replacement? Odds are you'll return to the court in no time, a new study suggests.
Mar 12, 2025
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Study confirms safety of high-intensity resistance training during pregnancy
Researchers at the University of Alberta have confirmed that high-intensity resistance exercise during pregnancy is safe and well tolerated by both the mother and the fetus—evidence that could lead to updated guidelines ...
Mar 12, 2025
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Biomarkers predict in-season injuries for women's basketball players
One of the most catastrophic events for an athlete is a joint injury like an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear.
Mar 12, 2025
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'Shoot it like Steph': Why young athletes shouldn't try to copy the world's best
For decades, sport coaching has been built on the idea that there is "one correct way" to perform a skill.
Mar 12, 2025
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Water aerobics for more than 10 weeks can trim waist size and aid weight loss, data analysis suggests
Water/aqua aerobics for 10 or more weeks at a time can trim waist size and aid weight loss, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published in the open-access journal BMJ Open.
Mar 11, 2025
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Cell phone application helps rehabilitate stroke survivors
Brazilian researchers have developed a cell phone application that helps rehabilitate people who have suffered a stroke. Using a sensor (accelerometer) that detects the inclination of the handset attached to the person's ...
Mar 11, 2025
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Exercise shown to reduce falls in elderly women with polypharmacy
An exercise intervention aimed at elderly women was successful at reducing falls, especially among those with polypharmacy, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital shows. The results ...
Mar 11, 2025
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Rule change reduced concussion risk for soccer kids
A simple rule change for youth soccer dramatically reduced concussion risk among athletes, a new study says.
Mar 11, 2025
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AI-driven study finds appearance, not health, is the top exercise motivator
A new study from Tel Aviv University used AI tools for the first time to discover what motivates people to exercise and which strategies are most effective for maintaining physical fitness.
Mar 10, 2025
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Researchers warn of extreme heat risk ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup fast approaching, some researchers are sounding the alarm bell about the risk posed by extreme heat in many of the 16 North American host cities, including Toronto.
Mar 10, 2025
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Walking, moving more may lower risk of cardiovascular death for women with cancer history
Among postmenopausal women with a history of cancer, taking more daily steps and engaging in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity were both associated with a significantly reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease, ...
Mar 10, 2025
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When should you eat? Before, after—or even while—exercising?
If you listen to some self-proclaimed exercise experts on social media, they swear that working out on an empty stomach burns more fat.
Mar 9, 2025
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Short animation GIFs help female soccer players sleep better, study finds
A recent study led by the University of Kent's School of Natural Sciences has found that short animations known as GIFs (Graphics Interchange Format) can improve the sleep of professional female soccer players.
Mar 7, 2025
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Q&A with sports medicine specialist: What's new in pediatric concussion care?
On any given day, nearly 20% of patients seen by the Sports Medicine team at Children's Hospital Los Angeles are children with concussions. That's not surprising, given that nationwide, up to 1.9 million youth a year experience ...
Mar 7, 2025
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How soccer players' fingers and height can predict their exercise performance
With the 2025 Euros just a few months away, attention continues to grow around women's soccer. Now new research involving Swansea University is focusing on female professional soccer players and the levels of lactate they ...
Mar 6, 2025
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Labeling food with the physical activity required to burn off calories
A trial at English secondary schools of alternative food labeling—which displayed the number of minutes of physical activity needed to burn off calories—reduced the purchase of sugary foods by a small amount, new research ...
Mar 6, 2025
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