Low use of protective eyewear reported among pickleball players
Use of protective eyewear among pickleball players is low, according to a study published online Feb. 26 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Mar 3, 2026
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Hormones influence women's exercise performance, but not as you'd expect, finds research
Female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone fluctuate monthly across the menstrual cycle, affecting moods and energy levels. New research from the University of Oregon finds that those fluctuations don't change a woman's ...
Mar 2, 2026
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Music may not boost focus or mood during exercise
Music is commonly used during exercise and is often assumed to improve focus, mood, or mental performance. A new systematic review and meta-analysis led by researchers at the Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and ...
Feb 26, 2026
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Skeletal muscle retains a 'molecular memory' of repeated disuse, study finds
Muscle loss (atrophy) due to inactivity is common after illness, injury, hospitalization or falls, and becomes increasingly frequent with aging. New research published in Advanced Science shows that skeletal muscle retains ...
Feb 25, 2026
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Cell signaling step sharpens understanding of how the body responds to exercise's energy demands
Researchers have investigated the role of a certain enzyme in regulating energy in muscle and exercise performance for decades, but a new study by Virginia Tech scientists has identified more precisely than ever how this ...
Feb 25, 2026
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In football players with repeated head impacts, inflammation related to brain changes and worse memory
In former college and professional football players, a new study has found higher levels of inflammation were associated with worse brain structure, which in turn was related to worse memory. The study, published in Neurology, ...
Feb 25, 2026
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Fueling for gold: How nutrition impacts strength, speed, and recovery in Olympic athletes
If our bodies are machines and food is fuel, it is safe to say that elite performance requires high-octane nutrition. As the Winter Olympics continue in Italy, the world watches as top athletes display the highest capabilities ...
Feb 19, 2026
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Ultra-endurance running may accelerate aging and breakdown of red blood cells
Extreme endurance running damages red blood cells in ways that may affect their ability to function properly, according to a recent study. Although the duration and long-term implications of the damage are unclear, the study ...
Feb 18, 2026
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A genetic brake that forms our muscles: Variant linked to endurance may also raise odds of injury
In an international study, researchers at Lund University in Sweden have identified a gene variant that controls the body's capability to form new blood vessels in muscles—a mechanism that affects physical performance, health ...
Feb 18, 2026
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Researchers recommend a verification phase for measuring adolescents' maximal oxygen uptake
A recent Finnish study has found that measuring adolescents' maximal oxygen uptake often requires a brief verification phase to ensure reliable results. The researchers also note that even small changes in how the measurement ...
Feb 18, 2026
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