Health
Electrolytes can give the body a charge, but try not to overdo it
You might think electrolytes are some kind of lab-made superfuel for elite athletes and those who want to be like them.
Jun 20, 2024
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Health
Video: Exercising with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
About 1 in 500 people have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). It's a condition where the heart muscle becomes abnormally thick. HCM is one of the most common causes of sudden death among young athletes and otherwise healthy ...
Jun 20, 2024
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Athletes and public could benefit from new research on reduction of upper respiratory tract illness
The preliminary findings from the latest research into the benefits of a commercially available throat spray for endurance athletes has shown that it may shorten the duration of upper respiratory tract illnesses (URTI) such ...
Jun 14, 2024
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Pediatrics
Should children get a baseline concussion test before they start junior sports?
Concussions can occur in many different ways, but they are more likely to occur when playing fast-paced team sports like Australian football, rugby, netball, hockey and soccer.
Jun 12, 2024
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
New doping test can reveal more cheating female athletes
Roughly three times as many male athletes are banned for doping as female. A new doctoral thesis from Karolinska Institutet shows that one possible reason for this is that the doping tests in use fail to take account of women's ...
Jun 11, 2024
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Neuroscience
Cognitive test is poor predictor of athletes' concussion, research suggests
When college athletes are evaluated for a possible concussion, the diagnosis is based on an athletic trainer or team physician's assessment of three things: the player's symptoms, physical balance and cognitive skills.
Jun 11, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
'Malevolent' traits can be important for athletic success—but could hinder athlete-coach relationships
Being self-centered, ruthless and manipulative is believed to help elite athletes achieve glory—but could be negatively impacting relationships with coaches, a new study suggests.
Jun 10, 2024
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Cardiology
Community-based screening analysis emphasizes need for hypertension screening in young athletes
A substantial portion of are at risk of hypertension, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Care of the Athletic Heart conference, held June 6–8 in Washington.
Jun 6, 2024
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Cardiology
Recommendations for athletes returning to sports with implantable cardiac defibrillators
Sudden cardiac arrests represent a significant cause of disease in young people, with athletes being at higher risk. For athletes who have previously had cardiac arrest, an implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD) is the primary ...
Jun 5, 2024
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Neuroscience
Women's mental agility is better during menstruation, shows study
Participants reacted quicker and made fewer errors during menstruation, despite believing their performance would be worse, according to new research from UCL and the Institute of Sport, Exercise & Health (ISEH).
Jun 4, 2024
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