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Pediatrics
Sport contributes to children's academic success
When they enroll their children in a sports activity, parents hope to see them develop skills to make them stronger and smarter. In sport, youngsters must successfully follow rules, hold back on their wants and needs, and ...
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Overweight & Obesity
Sarcopenic obesity can rob people of their strength—but even brief bursts of exercise help a lot
It's no secret old age can rob us of our strength. This age-related muscle wastage—known as sarcopenia—can eventually lead to more falls, more hospital stays, difficulty with walking or toileting and less independence. ...
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Optimizing training around your menstrual cycle? New research shows that might not be that simple
Many women experience physical and psychological symptoms that fluctuate during their menstrual cycles. Motivation, how ready you feel to train, and physical well-being may be affected. Therefore, there has been a lot of ...
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Are Olympians built differently?
Throughout the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Team U.S. continues to bring home the gold. While we celebrate their success, we can't help but wonder—could I do that?
17 hours ago
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Organization urges IOC to cut ties with soft drink manufacturer in interests of athletes, spectators, planet
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) should cut its ties with Coca-Cola in the best interests of athletes, spectators, and the planet, urge Trish Cotter and Sandra Mullin of the international public health organization ...
Aug 6, 2024
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Unlocking the mind: The fascinating psychology of the Olympic athlete, fan rituals
Body paint, mismatched socks, hidden knick-knacks—what do they have in common when chasing glory on the biggest stage?
Aug 6, 2024
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I've been sick. When can I start exercising again?
You've had a cold or the flu and your symptoms have begun to subside. Your nose has stopped dripping, your cough is clearing and your head and muscles no longer ache.
Aug 6, 2024
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Olympics 2024: How dark personality traits may affect relationship between coaches and athletes
The coach-athlete relationship is key to achieving greatness in elite sports. And at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the margins between success and failure will be tiny.
Aug 6, 2024
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How stress can increase risk of mental and physical ill-health among elite athletes
Stress—it is something we all encounter in our daily lives, shaping our health and well-being in ways that are both subtle and profound. Whether it's a looming work deadline, personal relationship problems, or missing a ...
Aug 6, 2024
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Olympians say conversations on sports, mental health are changing
Competing on the world stage, Olympic athletes face immense pressure to perform their best and represent their country. Mental health dominated Olympic conversations in 2021 after U.S. gymnast Simone Biles withdrew from the ...
Aug 6, 2024
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A little help with exercise for seniors can go a long way, study finds
A large study of older Australians has found more would exercise—and exercise better—if classes were subsidized.
Aug 5, 2024
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Olympics 2024 shows the untapped potential of female athletes
With each Olympic Games athletes are expected to break new records. Sport science experts have been speculating for years whether we are reaching the limits of human ability. But they may be overlooking the fields where there's ...
Aug 4, 2024
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Doctor advises teens on how to get back in the game safely after shoulder injury
For teens who love playing summer team sports, an injury that takes them out of the game can be devastating. Shoulder injuries are among the most common for athletes who play volleyball, tennis, swimming, football and a variety ...
Aug 2, 2024
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How exercise can support eating disorder recovery
Research led by Dr. Hester Hockin-Boyers (Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences), suggests that combining seemingly opposing approaches to health management could support eating disorder recovery. The research is published ...
Aug 1, 2024
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Barriers complicate exercise for disability community, study finds
An estimated 16% of people worldwide live with a significant disability that impacts their daily life. Of this population, only about 40% engage in aerobic activity. Due to this lack of exercise, people with disabilities ...
Aug 1, 2024
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Study shows that eccentric-only resistance training can lower passive muscle stiffness
Resistance, or weight training, is widely recommended in sports and rehabilitation as an effective exercise to increase muscular strength and size. This form of exercise involves applying resistance to muscle contraction ...
Aug 1, 2024
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Despair after four years of pressure: how do Olympians deal with disappointment?
Australia's soccer team entered Paris with high hopes of notching their first Olympic medal but those aspirations came crashing down with defeat to the United States.
Aug 1, 2024
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Doctor offers tips on how to jump-start your workout
The Summer Olympics have started, which might inspire you to be more physically active. But jump-starting your workout routine can be challenging if you've been sitting on the couch for a while. It can seem like a daunting ...
Aug 1, 2024
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For bigger muscles push close to failure, for strength, maybe not
When performing resistance training such as lifting weights, there's a lot of interest in how close you push yourself to failure—the point where you can't do another rep—and how it affects your results.
Jul 31, 2024
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The psychology of Olympians and how they master their minds to perform
Participating in the Olympic Games is a rare achievement and the pressures and stressors that come with it are unique. Whether an athlete is battling to win the breaststroke or powering their way to gold in the modern pentathlon, ...
Jul 31, 2024
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Methotrexate beneficial for reducing pain, stiffness in knee osteoarthritis
For patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA), methotrexate added to usual medication is associated with a significant reduction in pain and improvement in stiffness and function at six months, according to a study published ...
Jul 31, 2024
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Getting sick at the Olympics can seriously undermine podium chances—how athletes can avoid illness during the games
Athletes getting sick during the Olympics is surprisingly common. During the 2012, 2016 and 2020 Summer Games, between 4–7% of athletes suffered from some sort of illness. The 2018 Winter Games were no better with 9% of ...
Jul 31, 2024
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Six in 10 US adults say they walk for leisure, exercise
Almost 60% of adult Americans said they took a walk over the past week for leisure, and maybe even some healthy exercise, a new federal tally finds.
Jul 31, 2024
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Injuries that can keep Olympians from the gold
U.S. gymnast Simone Biles vowed to continue her quest for Olympic gold after injuring her calf in a qualifying round at the Paris games.
Jul 31, 2024
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Hydrogen-rich gas inhalation can alleviate exercise-induced fatigue
A new study published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine, titled "Inhalation of hydrogen-rich gas before acute exercise alleviates exercise fatigue," has found a possible novel intervention for exercise-induced ...
Jul 30, 2024
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