Five ways professional athletes are redefining the limits of age in sport
In elite sport, the phrase "past your prime" is rapidly being redefined.
Jul 24, 2025
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Sports medicine news
Study establishes link between rugby and dementia
Former male high-level rugby players in New Zealand have a 22% increased risk of developing Alzheimer's and other dementias later in life compared to men in the general population, according to new research from the University ...
Sep 5, 2025
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Soccer: Innovative performance diagnostics for girls
The SCoRE tool developed at the University of Würzburg reliably records the soccer skills of girls in real game situations for the first time. It is available as an app for coaches.
Sep 26, 2025
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The next great performance booster for athletes? Sleep
When we think of elite athletes, we generally think of people who are at the top of their game physically.
Nov 11, 2025
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Amateur soccer headers and brain health: Study finds changes within folds of the brain
In amateur soccer players, more frequent heading, or using the head to control or pass the ball, is linked to alterations within the folds of the brain, according to a study published in Neurology. The study does not prove ...
Sep 17, 2025
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Supercharge your workout with a weighted vest?
Weighted vests are one of the latest health trends popping up on social media. There are lots of claims about the benefits: They can help you lose weight and improve your strength, posture, and even your bone density. But ...
Oct 30, 2025
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Retired Olympic athletes at greater risk of skin cancer and osteoarthritis, research reveals
Researchers from Keele University have revealed that retired Olympic athletes are more likely to develop skin cancer and osteoarthritis than the general population.
Sep 11, 2025
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Should young people take creatine?
Creatine is one of the most widely used sports supplements across the world. It's taken by many in the hopes of boosting strength, enhancing athletic performance and promoting muscle growth.
Oct 30, 2025
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Children sweat at same rate as adults in extreme heat, study finds
New research from the University of Sydney has found that children are at a similar risk of dehydration and hyperthermia in extreme heat as adults, contradicting previous advice that children are more susceptible to heat-related ...
Jul 10, 2025
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Uncovering why some athletes struggle to bounce back after ACL surgery
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has uncovered a surprising result in athletes following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, which could impact their return to sports.
Oct 6, 2025
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