Recent research indicates that cannabis can enhance the enjoyment and motivation for exercise, particularly in casual contexts rather than performance-focused activities. The study, involving runners…
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A new study reveals concussions from tennis balls can occur at high speeds, especially with side head impacts, using advanced modeling techniques validated by prior…
Commotio cordis is a rare but significant cause of sudden death, particularly among young individuals, and occurs without pre-existing heart disease. It can happen to…
A study by McMaster University reveals that ketone supplements, popular among athletes for performance enhancement, might actually hinder performance. The research, conducted on well-trained endurance…
A study on youth baseball players reveals a high risk of elbow injuries, particularly in those with immature skeletons. MRI exams show different injury patterns…
New research reveals that frequent soccer heading can lead to changes in brain structure and function, mirroring mild traumatic brain injuries and affecting cognitive performance.…
A study by Johns Hopkins Children’s Center suggests that delaying ACL surgery in children leads to a higher risk of additional knee damage, unlike in…
Golfers in Australia have a 2.4 times higher risk of skin cancer than the general population, with one in four diagnosed, according to a study…
Researchers found that individuals with a history of playing organized tackle football had a 61% increased likelihood of having a reported diagnosis of parkinsonism or…
Pickleball’s rapid growth as a popular sport has led to an increase in related injuries, prompting warnings from doctors about the importance of seeking medical…
A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine by researchers at the University of Cambridge suggests that 11 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity,…
Football, also known as American football, is a physically demanding sport that can have a significant impact on an individual’s health. The risk of injury,…
Immersing yourself in cold water causes significant physiological and biochemical changes in the body, which may lead to health benefits. Can immersing yourself in cold…
A small but significant percentage of college athletes with COVID-19First identified in 2019 in Wuhan, China, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused…
Certain markers of injury to the brain’s white matter, called white matter hyperintensities, can be seen on brain scans. A new study finds that brain…
Researchers have developed a mathematical model that can predict the optimum exercise regime for building muscle. The researchers, from the University of Cambridge, used methods…
Younger athletes are at greater risk of atrial fibrillation than older athletes, say researchers. Athletes may have more than twice the risk of irregular heart…
Credit: Photo by Casey A. Cass/University of Colorado ‘Strength training for breathing muscles’ holds promise for host of health benefits. Working out just five minutes…
Imaging data from two football athlete subjects showing a comparison between abnormal voxels from the season with the higher 50th percentile number of impacts per…
Genetics affects tendon stiffness and athletic performance. Credit: ETH Zurich / Viktor Koen Researchers from ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich deciphered the cellular…