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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.

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

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.

Neuroscience

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.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

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 ...

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

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 ...

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

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 ...

Gerontology & Geriatrics

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 ...

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

VR training: Still no substitute for the real thing, says study

The virtual-reality (VR) cognitive-training tool NeuroTracker, also known as 3D-MOT, does not enhance the performance of teenage elite athletes on the field, according to a new study led by Université de Montréal adjunct ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

How do you treat rotator-cuff tears?

Shoulder symptoms led to an average of 9.6 million physician visits in 2015 and 2016 in the United States. The most common cause of those shoulder symptoms? Rotator-cuff disorders.

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

Speed thrills: Why are so many sports getting faster?

If you scroll through YouTube and watch sporting contests from yesteryear, one of the first things you'll likely notice is how slow the games are compared to modern sports.

Neuroscience

Active management proves most effective for concussion recovery

Active management after concussion is the best way for patients to recover and get back to school and work as quickly as possible, according to a Clinical Practice paper published today in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Gerontology & Geriatrics

Aging and the benefits of exercising

Exercising as you age can be challenging. Sometimes it can feel like your body is breaking down. One possible reason for this could be senescent cells, which build up in your body as you get older and contribute to age-related ...

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

Moderate exercise keeps appetite at bay, says research

A recent study involving researchers at Murdoch University's Health Futures Institute has revealed that moderate-intensity exercise can significantly influence appetite-related hormones and perceptions in males with obesity.

Neuroscience

Don't miss a quiet symptom of concussion

Dizziness, headaches, confusion, fatigue, blurry vision and sensitivity to light are among the most common symptoms of a concussion. Once these symptoms have subsided and patients begin to resume their regular activities, ...

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

How to jump-start your workout

A lot of people resolve to exercise more in the new year. But jump-starting your workout routine can be challenging if you've been sitting on the couch for a while. It can seem like a daunting task.

Neuroscience

Could small repeated head hits cause major damage?

The impact makes us cringe—the sound of two helmets making contact during a football game, a player down on the field. Questions swirl: "How badly is he hurt?" "Are his limbs moving?" "Does he have a concussion?" "Will ...