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Discovery of new mechanism in male sex hormone may lead to safer muscle-strengthening drugs
Researchers have discovered a new mechanism that is used by a male sex hormone essential for muscle and bone function. The findings could lead to the development of new drugs with fewer side effects, for use in applications ...
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Radiology & Imaging
New AI technology predicts fracture risk with super-resolution images
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has developed new technology to enhance clinical bone imaging and decrease osteoporotic fractures in the elderly. The tool, described in a new SwRI-led study, uses artificial intelligence ...
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What should be on your plate? Study reveals high school athletes lack essential nutrition knowledge
High school health classes often consist of a series of awkward lessons about STDs, drugs, and alcohol. Rarely do these classes teach students anything about another critical component of their health—nutrition.
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Moderate-to-vigorous exercise in childhood may significantly postpone the initiation of tobacco smoking
Teenagers may be less likely to initiate tobacco smoking if they engage in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) from childhood, a new study conducted in collaboration between the Universities of Bristol and Exeter ...
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Improving the results of home training with an AI app
Many of us have tried and given up strength training at some point. An injury, tendonitis or surgery may have resulted in us having a spell of physiotherapy and guided exercise sessions at a gym. After a period of support, ...
15 hours ago
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Getting over a 13-hour jet lag: How do Canada's speed-skaters do it?
It only takes members of Canada's short-track speed-skating team five days to get over jet lag when they fly to competitions in Asia, 13 time zones away, according to a new study. That's twice as fast as the typical adaptation ...
Feb 10, 2025
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New tools may help mental health hospitals close life expectancy gap through exercise
An innovative set of resources released this month will help mental health services implement potentially life-saving exercise programs for patients, addressing the alarming gap in life expectancy faced by people with severe ...
Feb 10, 2025
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To sit or to cycle: What type of desk is best for students?
So-called "active desks"—sit/stand desks, desk bikes with pedals (known as cycling desks) and traditional stationary bikes—are increasingly being made available in schools and workplaces. Unfortunately, however, they ...
Feb 7, 2025
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Elite athletes can struggle to heal hidden crash scars
For competitors in high-speed sports, crashes are an inevitable risk, yet many elite athletes say it can be tough to get back on their bikes—or skis—even if their body heals. Some never recover.
Feb 7, 2025
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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 ...
Feb 7, 2025
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What is calisthenics? And how does it compare to running or lifting weights?
Calisthenics is a type of training where you do bodyweight exercises to build strength. It's versatile, low cost, and easy to start.
Feb 6, 2025
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Why do women have more trouble after knee injuries? Model explains estrogen's role
A computer model of the cellular environment inside the knee developed by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers sheds light on why women tend to have worse outcomes after knee injuries than men. Their findings, published ...
Feb 5, 2025
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Examining athletic trainers' role in treating and preventing concussions in women's rugby
Rugby is a fast-growing international sport that has gained popularity in the U.S. in recent years, particularly at the high school and college levels. In the next decade, the U.S. is scheduled to host the 2031 men's Rugby ...
Feb 5, 2025
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Q&A: How lunges, squats and holds can build stronger tendons and ligaments
UC Davis Health molecular exercise physiologist Keith Baar specializes in sports medicine. He studies the effects of exercise on bone, muscle and tendon health.
Feb 5, 2025
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Pickleball program boosts health and wellness for cancer survivors, study finds
A new community-based pickleball program called Project Rally is helping cancer survivors improve their physical and social well-being, according to a recent pilot study led by researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center. The program, ...
Feb 4, 2025
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Study shows exercise could lead to changes that help stave off dementia
Keeping active throughout life—particularly before the age of 50—leads to changes in the brain that could help stave off dementia, according to a study published in the journal Brain Communications .
Feb 3, 2025
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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.
Feb 3, 2025
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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.
Jan 31, 2025
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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.
Jan 30, 2025
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Q&A: Expert shares everything you need to know about creatine
Creatine is a substance naturally found in our bodies and in foods like meat and fish. It acts as an energy booster, enhancing strength, endurance, and concentration.
Jan 30, 2025
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Picking winners: What scouts really look for in an athlete
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić, one of the NBA's biggest stars, was famously drafted during a Taco Bell commercial.
Jan 30, 2025
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Chiropractic care associated with reduction in opioid-related adverse drug events
A new study led by researchers at University Hospitals Connor Whole Health found that adults with newly diagnosed sciatica who initially received chiropractic spinal manipulation (CSM) were significantly less likely to experience ...
Jan 29, 2025
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Women exercising in gyms often face barriers, including body image issues and harassment
When exercising in gyms, women face barriers across various domains, including physical appearance and body image, gym attire, the physical gym environment, and interactions with others, according to a study published in ...
Jan 29, 2025
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The AHA and the NFL interactive broadcast encourages kids to get active and build healthier habits
The American Heart Association (AHA), a global force changing the future of health for all, and the National Football League (NFL), in collaboration with its 32 NFL clubs, are challenging kids to get moving and PLAY 60 in ...
Jan 29, 2025
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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 ...
Jan 28, 2025
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