More and more people over the age of 50 are taking up physical exercise. Medical associations resoundingly agree that this is a good thing. Physical exercise is not only key to disease prevention, it is […]
University researchers are investigating the potentially dangerous and performance enhancing effects that the painkillers tapentadol and dihydrocodeine could have on elite cyclists.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Many female athletes and physically active women fail to consume enough energy to meet their bodies’ needs, jeopardizing their reproductive and bone health and athletic performance, according to prior studies by researchers at Penn State […]
Researchers comparing two injections commonly used to relieve knee pain from osteoarthritis—corticosteroid and hyaluronic acid—found that corticosteroid injections were associated with higher progression of the disease. The research was published today in Radiology. Hyaluronic acid […]
You’ve probably heard the terms “abs” and “core” used in social media videos, Pilates classes, or even by physiotherapists.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Some people spring into action at dawn, while others prefer a slower start to their day. Whether you rise with a grin or a groan, scientists say your internal clock—known as the circadian rhythm—might influence […]
Created in Australia, “Run It Straight” is a new, ultra-violent combat sport.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Over the past decade, much research has focused on the connection between skeletal muscle health and cognitive disorders. Scientists have found that sarcopenia, a geriatric syndrome characterized by progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and […]
As we get older, our bodies stop performing as they once did. We aren’t as strong as we once were, we don’t see as well as we used to and we start becoming less mobile. […]
A new large analysis led by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers shows engaging in leisure-time moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) after a cancer diagnosis improves survival for people with several cancer types, including bladder, breast, colon, […]
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