Gerontology & Geriatrics
Modified sports can keep older adults playing
Modified sports with shorter game times and more focus on fun than winning could prove key to encouraging older Australians to play sport and keep fit.
Apr 23, 2024
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Neuroscience
Inpatient rehab program aids adaptation to epilepsy diagnosis
An inpatient, epilepsy-related rehabilitation program shows lasting effects on several aspects of adaptation to epilepsy and quality of life, according to a study published April 16 in Epilepsia.
Apr 22, 2024
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Why you shouldn't be afraid to start running after middle age
As someone who started marathon running in midlife, I know how many aches and pains (and doubts) you can have if you take on the challenge to start running at an older age. But as an orthopedic surgeon who has replaced thousands ...
Apr 22, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Trauma-adapted yoga in forensic psychiatric care is feasible and yields positive effects, finds study
Previous studies in correctional facilities have shown positive effects of yoga on inmates. They experience increased impulse control and improved mental health. Are the same positive results seen in detained individuals ...
Apr 19, 2024
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Health
Good news: Midlife health is about more than a waist measurement. Here's why
You're not in your 20s or 30s anymore and you know regular health checks are important. So you go to your GP. During the appointment they measure your waist. They might also check your weight. Looking concerned, they recommend ...
Apr 19, 2024
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Neuroscience
Quick decisions in soccer enhanced by brain's ability to suppress actions, researchers find
To pass or not to pass, that is the question faced by soccer players the world over in every match. It might be unsurprising that higher skilled players exhibit better execution of actions than lower skilled ones, but now ...
Apr 18, 2024
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
London Marathon: How visually impaired people run
In this weekend's London Marathon, nearly 50,000 runners will hit the capital's streets in one of the world's most iconic races. For the visually impaired (VI) runners on the start line, their approach to this famous route ...
Apr 18, 2024
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Health
'Tech neck' is a pain in more than just the neck
The typical average adult head weighs approximately 10–12 pounds. But did you know that bending it forward at a 45-degree angle to look at a cellphone or tablet can dramatically increase your chances to have "tech neck?"
Apr 17, 2024
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Most female athletes support categorization by biological sex, research finds
The majority of female athletes (58%) support categorization by biological sex, rather than gender identity, but views differ according to sporting context, a new study shows.
Apr 16, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Last whistle: Tackling tough issues athletes face when they retire from sports
Life changes radically and can be rough on athletes who are forced to retire, and a new study has found that women and younger people are more prone to experience symptoms of anxiety than more mature sportsmen.
Apr 16, 2024
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