High school health classes often consist of a series of awkward lessons about STDs, drugs, and alcohol. Rarely do these classes teach students anything about another critical component of their health—nutrition.This article was originally published […]
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has developed new technology to enhance clinical bone imaging and decrease osteoporotic fractures in the elderly. The tool, described in a new SwRI-led study, uses artificial intelligence (AI) to create super-resolution […]
Teenagers may be less likely to initiate tobacco smoking if they engage in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) from childhood, a new study conducted in collaboration between the Universities of Bristol and Exeter in the U.K., […]
Many of us have tried and given up strength training at some point. An injury, tendonitis or surgery may have resulted in us having a spell of physiotherapy and guided exercise sessions at a gym. […]
It only takes members of Canada’s short-track speed-skating team five days to get over jet lag when they fly to competitions in Asia, 13 time zones away, according to a new study. That’s twice as […]
So-called “active desks”—sit/stand desks, desk bikes with pedals (known as cycling desks) and traditional stationary bikes—are increasingly being made available in schools and workplaces. Unfortunately, however, they rarely come with proper instructions on how to […]
The virtual-reality (VR) cognitive-training tool NeuroTracker, also known as 3D-MOT, does not enhance the performance of teenage elite athletes on the field, according to a new study led by Université de Montréal adjunct professor of […]
For competitors in high-speed sports, crashes are an inevitable risk, yet many elite athletes say it can be tough to get back on their bikes—or skis—even if their body heals. Some never recover.This article was […]
Calisthenics is a type of training where you do bodyweight exercises to build strength. It’s versatile, low cost, and easy to start.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
UC Davis Health molecular exercise physiologist Keith Baar specializes in sports medicine. He studies the effects of exercise on bone, muscle and tendon health.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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