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The NRL has just taken a giant step forward with brain injury prevention
In a significant development in the battle against brain injury in sport, teams from the National Rugby League (NRL) and the National Rugby League for Women (NRLW) are now required to restrict the amount of body contact during ...
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Researchers identify previously unreported pressure wave energy transfer to the brain from soccer headers
A new study has identified a previously unreported mechanism of energy transfer to the brain from soccer headers—a finding that could prove significant in understanding the mechanics of headers and inform future research ...
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Injured your ACL? It's more than just a knee injury
It's an athlete's worst fear. Hearing a loud "pop" and feeling severe pain are usually the first signs you've torn your anterior cruciate ligament, also known as the ACL.
Apr 15, 2026
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When insurers walk away from concussion risk, who protects athletes?
A recent move from a leading insurance provider has made it more difficult for AFL and AFLW players to access brain injury insurance.
Apr 15, 2026
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Q&A: How choice of graft and surgeon's experience level shape long-term recovery after ACL reconstruction
An anterior cruciate ligament injury is a serious knee injury that often affects young, physically active people. On April 30, Dzan Rizvanovic will defend his thesis "Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: rationale for ...
Apr 14, 2026
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A child's headache, dizziness and mental fog now stand out as the clearest concussion red flags
Knowing whether a child has sustained a concussion is an important matter to clinicians, parents and bystanders alike. However, the signs and symptoms that are most meaningful to look for are not as well defined. A study ...
Apr 13, 2026
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PICALM links training and intermittent fasting to new muscle fiber formation
Researchers from the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke (DIfE) and other partner institutions of the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) have now identified a previously unknown function of the PICALM ...
Apr 13, 2026
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Biohacks or basics? What actually works in exercise recovery
A rise of high-tech recovery culture is underway. As sports science becomes increasingly accessible, we're seeing a trickle-down effect from elite athletes to weekend warriors, and even recreational exercisers, who are exploring ...
Apr 10, 2026
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Mini-brain model reveals how mild head hits trigger neurodegenerative cascades
Concussions are a common injury, responsible for as many as 3 million emergency room visits every year. Children playing sports or other recreation activities sustain nearly 4 million concussions every year, according to ...
Apr 9, 2026
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How our research led to a privacy complaint that pushed the World Anti‑Doping Agency to change its rules
The Privacy Commissioner of Canada recently announced the outcome of its investigation into the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), concluding a years-long examination of the organization's data-sharing practices.
Apr 9, 2026
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Being physically fit helps prevent diseases: Study points to causal link
Being physically fit improves our health and keeps illness at bay. This relationship has long been assumed for numerous disorders, but until now there has been no scientific evidence demonstrating a causal link between the ...
Apr 8, 2026
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A look under the Big Top: Decade-long study sheds light on head injuries in Cirque du Soleil performers
When most people think of Cirque du Soleil, they envision bodies flying through the air, performers bending in ways that defy anatomy and acts so daring they sit on the edge of danger. With such breathtaking risk involved, ...
Apr 8, 2026
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A woman's 'push‑up hack' is trending on social media. An anatomist explains why it works
Push-ups can be a challenge for the best of us. But many women struggle to do them, even after months of training in the gym.
Apr 7, 2026
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Teeing up good health: Tips for preventing golf injuries
While sports news headlines may focus on injuries affecting professional golfers, including Achilles tendon problems, back and ankle issues, most golf injuries are not sudden. They develop over time and are often preventable ...
Apr 7, 2026
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What exercises will keep my aging joints healthy?
Growing older has plenty of upsides—but achy joints is not one of them.
Apr 5, 2026
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When is it time to see a doctor for joint pain?
As we move into spring, it's common for people to increase their daily movement with activities like outdoor walks, yard work, pickleball and race training. Soreness is a normal result, but sometimes lingering pain can be ...
Apr 5, 2026
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No need to sign up for gym: Even small movements have health benefits
South Africa is facing an alarming increase in non-communicable diseases and related mortality. According to Statistics South Africa, deaths due to non-communicable diseases such as type 2 diabetes and hypertension increased ...
Apr 4, 2026
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Doubt cast on effectiveness of widely used 'KT-tape' for joint/muscle pain and mobility
Kinesio taping, or "KT tape" as it's usually known—widely used to ease joint/muscle pain and boost range of movement—may not be all that effective, suggests a pooled data analysis of the existing evidence, published in the ...
Mar 31, 2026
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From first kick to post-partum: Scientific research informs new UEFA breast health guide for footballers
The University of Portsmouth's Research Group in Breast Health (RGBH) has worked alongside UEFA to develop an educational breast health resource for football players—the first to provide dedicated guidance for players during ...
Mar 30, 2026
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Staying active throughout middle age can cut women's risk of premature death in half
Women who consistently met physical activity guidelines throughout middle age had half the risk of dying from any cause compared to women who remained inactive, according to a paper published in PLOS Medicine by Binh Nguyen ...
Mar 26, 2026
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The most powerful drug of all is movement, researchers say
It's a simple premise; movement is medicine—not just a mantra for gym buffs and marathon runners. It's a prescription for a good life.
Mar 21, 2026
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Physical activity improves work ability: Study shows lifelong influence from childhood to the end of career
A study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä shows that regular leisure-time physical activity started at a young age prevents a decrease in work ability at the end of a career. The result is societally significant, as ...
Mar 19, 2026
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What makes concussions so dangerous? An expert explains
Taking a punishing hit on the football field or soccer pitch; having your head jostle around during a car accident; experiencing a fall from a ladder. An estimated 3.8 million concussions occur each year throughout the U.S. ...
Mar 19, 2026
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The case for combined events: How decathlon and heptathlon training could solve a crisis in youth sport
When the World Athletics Indoor Championships get underway in Kujawy Pomorze, Poland, on March 20, be sure to tune in to the men's seven-event heptathlon and the women's five-event pentathlon.
Mar 19, 2026
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Sensor suits map injury risk in pro dancers
Ballet is an art of illusion: dancers seem to float across the stage and, in their leaps, appear to defy gravity for a moment. The effort behind this lightness and grace usually remains invisible to audiences. "Professional ...
Mar 19, 2026
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