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Football-related catastrophic brain injuries on the rise
Catastrophic brain injuries associated with full-contact football appear to be rising, especially among high school students, according to a new report.
Apr 16, 2012
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Scientists study effects of caffeine on exercise performance
(Medical Xpress) -- Whether you are an elite athlete trying to gain a competitive edge, or a regular bike commuter, consuming caffeine one hour prior to exercise has the potential to improve your performance.
Mar 21, 2012
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Exercise plays key role in managing obesity: study
(Medical Xpress) -- In spite of recent media reports suggesting that exercise may not be useful in obesity management, overweight and obese people should not be discouraged from taking it up, according to a paper published ...
Feb 21, 2012
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No pain, no gain? Studies of the ideal way of making jump shots in handball
For handball players, ankle sprains are just part of life. But this may be about to change: Christian Peham and colleagues at the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna have undertaken a detailed analysis of the three ...
Jan 10, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
I vs. we: Individuals perform better when focused on team's effort
Individuals perform better and are more confident when they practice motivational tactics focused not on them but on the team they belong to, according to a recently published study by Michigan State University researchers.
Oct 20, 2011
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New data tests the exercise 'talk test'
New research by University of New Hampshire exercise scientists confirms that a low-tech, easy-to-administer test is an effective tool for gauging exercise intensity, but that it does not correspond as neatly as previously ...
Sep 13, 2011
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Stronger hips improved running mechanics, lessened knee pain
Hip strengthening exercises performed by female runners not only significantly reduced patellofemoral pain -- a common knee pain experienced by runners -- but they also improved the runners' gaits, according to Indiana University ...
Jun 2, 2011
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Research finds association between sports participation and psychosocial well-being of Australian children
A study led by University of Queensland researchers has found children who regularly participate in sports from an early age will have better long term mental health. The research is published in the Journal of Adolescent ...
Sep 5, 2023
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Researcher helps draft 'historic' position paper on nutrition and athletic performance
An assistant professor in the UK College of Health Sciences is the lead author on a paper that is being hailed as the most important single source of information in the field of sports nutrition to date.
Feb 25, 2016
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Eating disorders and depression in athletes
Sport is a proven contributor to high self-esteem, confidence, positive outlook and good health. It would be reasonable to assume then that athletes have higher than average protection from depression and dysfunctional eating? ...
Jul 18, 2014
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