Neuroscience

Brain movement measured for clues to prevent, reduce injury

When the human head experiences any kind of movement—from nodding yes or no to heading a soccer ball or being jolted in a car crash—the brain moves inside the skull, leading to deformation of the tissue. Such deformations ...

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

Score goals safely with these soccer injury prevention tips

While the U.S. women's national soccer team competes in the FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, many amateur players may be inspired to kick up the soccer ball at home. A Baylor College of Medicine athletic ...

Health

Give your family the gift of regular exercise

(HealthDay)—Physical activity could be the best gift to give your family this holiday season. And the American Heart Association (AHA) has some suggestions on how to do that.

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

Quad training for knee support

Whether you're mountain biking, kicking a soccer ball with friends, or just sprinting down the street to catch a bus, your quadriceps are hard at work.

Neuroscience

Study evaluates effect of heading a ball in soccer

The soccer ball is racing at a speed of 80 km/hr when the player uses their head to redirect it and score. Their team wins the game—but at what cost? UBC Okanagan research suggests the price is high.

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