(Medical Xpress)—Whether it is a FitBit or a heart rate monitor, biometric technologies have become household devices. Professional sports leagues use some of the most technologically advanced biodata tracking systems to ...
A new digital headset designed to measure alterations in brain function could change decisions about how quickly an athlete is ready to return to play after a concussion. In an evaluation of the device, UC San Francisco researchers ...
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ETH Zurich molecular biologist Mandy Boontanrart is researching gene therapies that could be used to cure two of the most common types of inherited anemia. She has now developed a promising approach for so-called beta-hemoglobinopathies. ...
Aug 2, 2023
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For elite runners competing in long-distance races, every second counts. So when Nike introduced "advanced shoe technology" in 2017, questions arose about whether the new design would significantly affect performances in ...
Apr 22, 2021
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English Premier League soccer players, NHL hockey players, France's Top 14 club rugby players, and even elite amateur athletes have better developed cognitive functions than the average university student, according to a ...
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You're an ace tennis player facing a 180kmph serve. In the approximately 80 milliseconds it takes your brain to register the position of the speeding ball, the ball has already moved a further 4m, and yet you hit it.
Feb 29, 2024
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For many Australians, January is synonymous with late nights spent watching the Australian Open tennis tournament. These night matches are a great spectacle, and many players consider the prime time slot on center court as ...
Jan 24, 2024
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It's that time of year when many people are getting started on their resolutions for the year ahead. Doing more physical activity is a popular and worthwhile goal.
Jan 16, 2024
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The head coach of the Welsh men's rugby squad, Warren Gatland, has built a reputation as one of the best coaches in the world. But his "intense training methods" have drawn comparisons to waterboarding, and his training programs ...
Sep 22, 2023
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Nearly 20% of people who play contact sports like hockey or rugby will suffer a concussion in the course of a season. Concussions account for up to 44% of all injuries in these sports.
Sep 21, 2023
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