With the 2024 Summer Olympics around the corner, all eyes are on Paris. Over 10 thousand of the best athletes from around the world will gather to compete in 32 sports, push the boundaries of athletic achievement and break ...
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For the first time, researchers have developed a validated tool that lets athletes predict their rate of whole-body sweat loss. The tool consists of precise equations that help people regulate the amount of fluids they drink ...
Jul 11, 2024
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As the Olympics kick off in Paris later this month, 84% of Americans who participate in sports—whether on a competitive or recreational level—say it benefits their mental health, according to a new poll. A majority (57%) ...
Jul 9, 2024
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At the 2022 Beijing Olympics, a distraught Alexandra Trusova won silver and promptly declared, "I will never skate again." Swimmer Michael Phelps displayed a mix of frustration and disappointment at the 2012 London Olympics ...
Jun 26, 2024
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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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James Cook University researchers say increasing heat is putting competitors, staff and the public at risk at big sporting events such as the Brisbane Olympic Games, and could see health systems being overwhelmed.
Jun 12, 2024
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In September 2023, several people came down with dengue fever in Paris, France. The presence of this mosquito-borne disease was notable for two reasons. It was the most northerly outbreak ever recorded, and none of the people ...
Jun 12, 2024
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Retiring from professional sport can be anguishing for some athletes.
May 23, 2024
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The desire for a sculpted physique is driving some amateur gymgoers to experiment with synthetic steroids—specifically, testosterone supplements. This trend is largely being driven by social media, with thousands of posts ...
May 18, 2024
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Almost 130 years have gone by since the first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896. During this time, sports practices have come a long way. What and how athletes eat has also changed a lot, especially among Olympic ...
Mar 7, 2024
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