The shuttle run (a round-trip endurance run) test measures physical fitness by having subjects run back and forth for a certain distance. This test has been adopted as part of a new physical fitness test […]
Being consistently physically active in adulthood is linked to a 30–40% lower risk of death from any cause in later life, while upping levels from below those recommended for health is still associated with a […]
New research from the University of Sydney has found that children are at a similar risk of dehydration and hyperthermia in extreme heat as adults, contradicting previous advice that children are more susceptible to heat-related […]
The world is getting hotter and hotter: 2024 was the hottest year on record, and 2025 is on track to come in a close second.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
After a shoulder injury has been treated, patients are often left with a feeling of insecurity—many of them report that their shoulder “doesn’t hold” or “slips out easily.” When diagnosing shoulder instabilities, doctors often have […]
Research often points to exercise as a good way to boost mental health, but a recent study from the University of Georgia suggests that it’s not just physical movement that affects mental health. It’s how, […]
What happens inside your body when you’re tired, out of breath, or oxygen-deprived? A new study by researchers at the University of Portsmouth and University College London (UCL) has mapped how different parts of the […]
New research into the muscles of world-class athletes and performance artists has revealed that a small number of “general motor skills” raise these experts above regional-level and novice competitors, with interesting implications for competitive sport […]
Good physical performance is associated with better cognition in people with relapsing-remitting MS, according to a recent study by the University of Eastern Finland. Good functional capacity was also clearly related to cognition and physical […]
Finding motivation to exercise can be the greatest challenge in working out. This might be part of the reason why less than a quarter of people achieve the activity goals recommended by the World Health […]
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