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Active commuting linked to lower risks of mental and physical ill health: Strongest benefits seen for cyclists
Commuters who cycle or walk to and from work or study may have lower risks of mental and physical ill health than those who don't rely on these options, finds a large long term study published in the open access journal BMJ ...
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Study suggests reviewing current recommendations that discourage exercise before bed
Findings of a small comparative study published in the open access journal BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine suggest resistance exercise 'activity breaks' at night may improve sleep length. Three-minute breaks every 30 minutes ...
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Multiple concussions in rugby players associated with higher levels of proteins linked to neurodegenerative disease
Retired rugby players who have suffered multiple concussions have higher levels of certain proteins in their blood, which may make them more prone to developing diseases such as motor neuron disease (MND), according to a ...
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Q&A: Do protective policies in elite sports safeguard athletes?
With the 2024 Summer Olympics around the corner, all eyes are on Paris. Over 10 thousand of the best athletes from around the world will gather to compete in 32 sports, push the boundaries of athletic achievement and break ...
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Olympic swimmers improving by … running? How exploration can help elite athletes and weekend warriors alike
The 2024 Paris Olympics are fast approaching and we can imagine the elite athletes maintaining a strict and grueling training regimen in order to give themselves every chance of standing on the podium with a gold medal.
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Female Australian football players are taking more hits, says study
New research from the University of South Australia has for the first time identified the most common and burdensome injuries experienced by sub-elite female Australian football players in the South Australian National Football ...
18 hours ago
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A widespread practice among athletes harms both performance and health, says study
Whether selected to swim, row or run in the Olympics, or gearing up to ride in the Tour de France, achieving the "right" weight has been a focal point of many elite athletes for decades. It could be to look lean and mean ...
Jul 15, 2024
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Study compares traditional versus dynamic chairs during prolonged seated work
Those trying to alleviate back pain after long hours of sitting at work may resort to painkillers, massage, acupuncture or heat therapy—but the solution may be as simple as switching out your office chair.
Jul 15, 2024
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Walking is great for lower back pain—here's how to get the most out of this exercise
If you're one of the millions of people worldwide who suffer from lower back pain, you might want to try going for a walk.
Jul 15, 2024
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The best athletes believe that stress is a good thing—and they embrace 'winning ugly,' says performance psychologist
The summer of sport is well underway. Already we have seen penalty shootout drama at the Euros, defending champion Marketa Vondrousova exiting Wimbledon at the first hurdle and preparations getting underway for the Paris ...
Jul 15, 2024
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Struggling with doing physical therapy exercises at home? Here's how to stay on track
Physical therapy can be a life changer, helping people address chronic pain, recovery from surgery or injury, or getting back to a beloved sport. But that's only if physical therapy is done—and done right.
Jul 12, 2024
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Sweat rate calculator can help block heat illness, boost athletic performance
For the first time, researchers have developed a validated tool that lets athletes predict their rate of whole-body sweat loss. The tool consists of precise equations that help people regulate the amount of fluids they drink ...
Jul 11, 2024
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Roger Federer's psychological game made him Wimbledon's best male player—the secret to his winning mindset
Last month, eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer gave a commencement address to graduating students at Dartmouth University. During this speech, he used "tennis lessons" as metaphors for coping beyond university and ...
Jul 11, 2024
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'I just want to keep playing:' Why youth athletes under-report concussion symptoms
Despite ongoing advocacy and education about the risks of concussions from organizations like the Sport Information Resource Center, Hockey Canada, and legislation like Rowan's Law, many young athletes still hesitate, or ...
Jul 11, 2024
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How to start weightlifting after 60
A recent study has shown that lifting heavy weights three times weekly leads to sustained improvements in strength in older adults. This is good news because being strong as you age can help you maintain independence for ...
Jul 10, 2024
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Are you too old to be an Olympian? Spoiler alert: Probably
Are you too old to be an Olympian?
Jul 10, 2024
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Where do side stitches come from?
Imagine you're running with your friends in a park. You're in good shape, smiling and feeling strong. But suddenly you feel a sharp pain in your right side, just below the ribs. You find it hard to breathe, you slow down, ...
Jul 8, 2024
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Take the stairs for a longer, healthier life says doctor
If you want to keep your heart healthy and prolong your life, the answer might be as simple as taking the stairs. A recent study found that climbing stairs could be the key to reducing your risk of premature death and cardiovascular ...
Jul 8, 2024
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Walking or running: For the same distance, which consumes more energy?
It's Monday morning, the alarm goes off and it's already 7:30 a.m.—and you're 30 minutes late. Normally you need 45 minutes to walk the 3 kilometers to work, but this morning you'll be running for 20 minutes. Yes, but by ...
Jul 5, 2024
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Pregnant pause? Elite athletes challenge norms and perceptions when expecting
When you're an elite athlete, the stakes are high. But add pregnancy to the mix and the challenges can rise—not only from mixed messages about the safety of training while pregnant, but also from a lack of support from ...
Jul 2, 2024
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