Health
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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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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Psychology & Psychiatry
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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Psychology & Psychiatry
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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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
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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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
'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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Health
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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Health
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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