Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Tips to keep young athletes injury-free
Today's young athletes push themselves harder than ever before, which raises their odds for injury, experts say.
Feb 22, 2021
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
No overall difference in concussion recovery time for male and female college athletes
Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pennsylvania found female and male collegiate athletes take approximately the same amount of time to recover from a concussion, with subtle differences ...
Jan 26, 2021
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Help young athletes keep their competitive edge during pandemic
(HealthDay)—There are a number of ways that young athletes can maintain their conditioning while away from their sports during the coronavirus pandemic, an expert says.
Nov 9, 2020
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Pediatrics
For young athletes, inadequate sleep leads to decreased performance
Most young athletes don't get enough sleep—and that may significantly affect their sports performance, according to a paper in the November issue of Current Sports Medicine Reports, official journal of the American College ...
Nov 9, 2020
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Ability, not age, should be the only factor determining what exercise you do
It's a common assumption that exercise in older people is difficult and dangerous, so it's perhaps best avoided. But this is often not the case—even if these ideas are ingrained in society. Research has repeatedly shown ...
Aug 7, 2020
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Increased risk of injury in contact sports after prolonged training restrictions
As professional sports look to make a phased return behind closed doors across much of Europe, researchers from the University of Bath caution that the prolonged individual training players have been exposed to for months ...
Jul 6, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Marine training may take more mental than physical grit
The United States military has a constant need for service members who can serve in elite and specialized military units, such as the Marine Corps. However, because the training courses for these forces are so rigorous, the ...
Jun 26, 2020
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Fitness tracker data could predict your marathon performance – new research
Eliud Kipchoge last year became the first athlete to run a marathon in under two hours after much training and careful preparation. Regardless of whether you're aiming for a new world record or you just want to achieve a ...
Jun 23, 2020
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Health
Finding balance between the good of youth sports and risks of COVID-19
Kids across the country are eager to return to the fun and fitness of team sports. But as strict lockdowns begin to ease, how should parents, coaches and young athletes balance the benefits with possible exposure to the coronavirus?
Jun 10, 2020
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Health
Training on a low-carb diet boosts protein needs for endurance athletes
Endurance training while consuming a diet low in carbohydrates has garnered much interest lately. But is this the right approach for everyone and how does it impact protein requirements and performance?
Jan 27, 2020
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