Ophthalmology
Don't wait to follow up on eye doctor recommendations
Regular vision screenings are part of all well-child checks at Penn State Health—but sometimes, caring for a child's eyes requires additional steps.
Aug 22, 2019
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News tagged with soccer
Pediatrics
Making youth soccer less competitive: Better skills or a sign of coddled kids?
With summer ablaze and recent World Cup fever stoking inspiration, soccer fields are sites of athleticism, friendships and fun. But for some parents, soccer has also become a source of tension.
Jul 16, 2019
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Neuroscience
Do soccer players have an increased risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?
Playing professional soccer may be linked to an increased risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to a preliminary study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's ...
Feb 27, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How do professional football players perform under immense pressure?
Professional football players need to keep a cool head during a match, but some are better at this than others. Cristiano Ronaldo seems to be immune to pressure, while Neymar's performance crumbles under it. It's one of the ...
Feb 26, 2019
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Performance enhancer: Sports compression stockings a winning advantage
A scientist from James Cook University in Australia has found sports compression stockings are so effective they might be considered performance enhancers for soccer players.
Dec 20, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Football coaches between victories, defeats and emotions
Football coaches who have their emotions under control are more successful. This has now been reported in the Sports journal by scientists from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Goethe University in Frankfurt am ...
Nov 14, 2018
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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.
Nov 14, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
High stress, job insecurity and unrealistic expectations put football managers at risk of mental health problems
There aren't many jobs where an employee's potential sacking is everybody's business. But in the high-stakes world of elite sport, the jobs of those in charge – the managers, coaches and leaders – seem to be fair game ...
Nov 1, 2018
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Neck device shows promise in protecting the brain of female soccer players
A new study of female high school soccer players suggests that a neck collar may help protect the brain from head impacts over the course of a competitive soccer season.
Oct 15, 2018
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Ability to recover after 'maximum effort' is crucial to make football's top flight
Footballers' ability to recover after high-intensity effort may not depend on their age, but on their division level, a new study has suggested.
Oct 11, 2018
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