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 ...
Jul 27, 2023
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Repeatedly heading a soccer ball has been previously associated with negative long-term brain health for professional players. However, in a new study from researchers at the Minds Matter Concussion Program at Children's ...
May 24, 2023
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Need an activity to do with your kids on spring and summer days? Go to the park.
May 22, 2023
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(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.
Dec 18, 2020
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Up to 22% of soccer injuries are concussions that can result from players using their heads to direct the ball during a game.
Nov 12, 2020
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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.
Oct 24, 2019
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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.
Nov 14, 2018
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With the final World Cup showdown this Sunday, frenzied fans have seen the best soccer has to offer.
Jul 13, 2018
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Soccer players who 'head' the ball with high frequency demonstrate poorer performance on memory tests and have brain abnormalities similar to those found in traumatic brain injury patients, according to a study published ...
Jun 11, 2013
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High-intensity, short duration warm up activities at half time intervals boost athletic performance, a study of soccer players has found.
May 20, 2013
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