University of Queensland research has found building a sense of community is key to improving people's mental health, particularly in low socio-economic suburbs.
Mar 21, 2024
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New research finds that undertaking structured dance of any genre is generally equal and occasionally more effective than other types of physical activity interventions for improving a range of psychological and cognitive ...
Feb 12, 2024
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If the goal of sports medicine is to promote sports participation, the state of an injured athlete's musculoskeletal system is part of a larger puzzle. In fact, a growing body of research suggests that psychological factors ...
Jul 17, 2023
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The 2020 Tokyo Olympics were unique not just for taking place during the COVID-19 pandemic but for being the first athletic event to measure and broadcast competitors' heart rates as world-class archers took a shot at Olympic ...
Feb 16, 2023
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Parents should think twice before putting preschoolers into competitive sporting programs, say Flinders University experts who are concerned about sport participation levels throughout school years to young adulthood.
Feb 13, 2023
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As a therapist who treats people with gambling problems, I've noticed a shift over the past few years—not only in the profile of the typical clients I treat, but also in the way their gambling problems develop.
Feb 7, 2023
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Throughout history, sports have been guilty of prioritizing certain groups at the exclusion of others. There has been a pervasive idea that being an athlete requires the demonstration of traditionally masculine traits. Any ...
Dec 9, 2022
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Early research into the growing electronic sports (esports) industry highlights a need for better coaching to prevent burnout among professional players.
Apr 13, 2022
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Olympians are often seen as the epitome of human performance, with incredible physical and mental strength. And with the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games well underway, it's hard to not be impressed by the sheer talent and determination ...
Aug 2, 2021
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Elite athletes are more likely to rise to the occasion after a failure if they keep potential unhelpful consequences of striving for perfection in check, according to a University of Alberta study, the first of its kind to ...
Jan 3, 2020
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