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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Sports medicine news
What's the difference between a sprained ankle and a twisted ankle?
After the summer break, you're ready to get back into exercise. You put on your shoes, pop on your headphones and head out the door on your first run of the new year.
Jan 14, 2026
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Does running wear out the bodies of professionals and amateurs alike?
Running counts among today's most popular sports. Sometimes the race is on even before the competition itself has started, as tickets for events sell out within hours. In France, this has got people talking about a "race ...
Jan 8, 2026
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'Recognize and remove' is key to detecting, managing concussions among youth, according to new guidelines
Researchers around the world, including internationally known concussion expert John J. Leddy, MD, clinical professor of orthopedics and sports medicine in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University ...
Jan 13, 2026
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Staying fit over Christmas using science-backed methods
The festive season has a reputation for undoing good habits such as eating well and exercising. Normal routines disappear, days become less structured and exercise habits can fade. The solution to staying active is not more ...
Dec 23, 2025
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The mental edge that separates elite athletes from the rest
Elite sports often look like a test of speed, strength and technical skill. Yet some of the most decisive moments in high-level competition unfold too quickly to be explained by physical ability alone.
Feb 3, 2026
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No evidence to justify 'cocoon therapy' for pediatric concussions found
Through the 1990s and early 2000s, guidelines for treating a concussion called for complete mental and physical rest. Current guidelines recommend a gradual resumption of cognitive and physical activity while consistently ...
Oct 23, 2025
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Physical education can boost children's health and education—let's make it central to the curriculum
The benefits of physical activity for children are enormous. As researchers of physical education (PE)—and ex-PE teachers—we know evidence shows it can have a positive impact on mental and physical health, social relationships, ...
Feb 6, 2026
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How hot is too hot? Here's what to consider when exercising in the heat
If you like to exercise outdoors, summer gives you more chance to catch the daylight. It's often easier to get out of bed and still light when you finish work.
Jan 7, 2026
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Gender-specific supportive environment key to cutting female athletes' injury risks, new statement suggests
Creating a safe, gender-specific, supportive environment—one that is free of body shaming and idealized female forms, for example—is key to minimizing female athletes' future risks of injury and protecting their health, emphasizes ...
Dec 2, 2025
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