Psychology & Psychiatry
It's not just retiring athletes who need mental health support—young sportspeople need it, too
Retiring from professional sport can be anguishing for some athletes.
19 hours ago
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News tagged with sports leagues
Neuroscience
Will introducing independent doctors at games help the AFL tackle its concussion problem?
The Australian Football League (AFL) recently announced it is "considering appointing independent doctors at all AFL games to assist club medical staff in identifying and assessing players for potential head injuries."
Apr 8, 2024
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Neuroscience
Repeated concussions can alter heart activity and impact the 'heart-brain' axis
Mild traumatic brain injury or sport-related concussions occur frequently in contact sports such as football, rugby and ice hockey. A concussion doesn't just affect the brain; it results in stress to the entire body.
Nov 28, 2023
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Health informatics
Sick of sports? Study shows flu deaths rise when pro sports teams move into cities
West Virginia University economists, whose research shows flu deaths increase when a city becomes home to a new professional sports team, say their data should make even the biggest fans reconsider support for taxpayer-funded ...
Aug 7, 2023
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Researchers summarize aspects of athlete workloads in football organizations across the world
QUT researchers have conducted an overview of athlete workloads in the premier codes of football across the world with insights from some big international names in high performance sport.
Jun 20, 2023
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Addiction
Opinion: Sports are being used to normalize gambling—we should treat the problem just like smoking
Turn on the TV and you're four times more likely to see a gambling ad during a sports broadcast than during other programming.
May 19, 2023
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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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Health
NFL drops all COVID restrictions
The National Football League's COVID protocols will be lifted immediately under a deal reached between the league and its players association.
Mar 4, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New Year parties slashed as Covid wave hammers the world
A New Year shorn of mass celebrations beckoned Thursday for millions around the world as the number of daily Covid infections, driven by the Omicron variant, surged through another symbolic high.
Dec 31, 2021
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Health
Physical activity even more critical as students return to the classroom
The American Heart Association, the world's leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, and the National Football League (NFL), are doubling down on kids physically active through NFL PLAY 60 ...
Sep 9, 2021
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