Pediatrics
Exercise, sports: A natural antidepressant for teens
An antidote to teenage depression might be found in school gymnasiums and on sports fields, a major new review argues.
Jan 7, 2023
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Medical research
New study reveals gender bias in sport research. It's yet another hurdle to progress in women's sport
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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Pediatrics
Activity restrictions during COVID-19 pandemic reduced Japanese children's physical abilities
A team of researchers from Nagoya University in central Japan investigated how restrictions on children's activities during the COVID-19 pandemic affected their life habits and their abilities to perform physical activities. ...
Dec 6, 2022
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Cardiology
Born with 6 heart defects, he's now a college junior and competitive swimmer
Zayne McCall was blue when he was born. Before his mother could hold him, doctors rushed him away to run tests.
Nov 14, 2022
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Pediatrics
Saliva, genomic analysis used to identify promising biomarkers for persistent post-concussive symptoms in children
Predicting clinical recovery of children with concussion is challenging. While concussion symptoms typically resolve within one to three weeks, up to one-third of children develop persistent post-concussive symptoms (PPCS), ...
Oct 26, 2022
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Health
Challenges identified for nutritionists supporting para-athletes with lower-limb disabilities
Osaka Metropolitan University researchers, Professor Hisayo Yokoyama from the Research Center for Urban Health and Sports, and Specially Appointed Research Associate Miwako Deguchi and Specially Appointed Professor Nobuko ...
Oct 20, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mental and physical health of teen athletes impaired by COVID cancellations, improved significantly after sports resumed
High rates of depression and anxiety reported by adolescent athletes whose sports were canceled during the COVID-19 pandemic improved significantly a year later when they were able to resume playing sports, according to new ...
Oct 7, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How sports helped boys during COVID-19's first wave
Boys involved in team sports during the COVID-19 pandemic have reported better general, physical and mental health than girls who also played sports, according to new research by Flinders University.
Oct 4, 2022
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Pediatrics
Help your kids stay injury-free during sports season
Participating in sports can be beneficial for children's physical and mental health, as well as a huge part of their social life. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, emergency departments ...
Sep 12, 2022
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Health
Race, income keeps many families from letting kids play sports
American kids who are poor or members of ethnic minority groups are missing out on the youth sports that have long been touted for building strong bodies and strong character, a new study reports.
Aug 11, 2022
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