As attention turns to this year’s New York City Marathon, observers will again ask a long-standing question: What do athletes draw upon when trying to complete this 26.2-mile run, especially at those stretches when finishing […]
For athletes across all sports, few experiences are as agonizing as being forced to leave competition with a sudden muscle cramp. These painful, uncontrolled spasms—formally known as exercise-associated muscle cramps—have frustrated athletes, coaches and researchers […]
Psychiatrists and mental health professionals have always relied on medication and talk therapy to treat depression, but Dr. Nicholas Fabiano, a psychiatry resident at the University of Ottawa, thinks it’s time for a shift. In […]
Most men agree that exercise provides a boost to their mental health, confidence and sex drive.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
A new review by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) Rehabilitation Working Group underscores the powerful impact of lifestyle behaviors—specifically physical activity and sedentary behavior—on bone health across the human lifespan.This article was originally published on […]
Whether training for a marathon, fitting in a quick gym session after work, or running onto the footy field for a professional match, it seems that the warm-up might be just as important as the […]
Creatine is shedding its gym-bro reputation, unlocking lucrative new markets as women and older Americans get wise to the benefits of the long-stigmatized supplement. Sales are booming as a result.This article was originally published on […]
As we get older, our muscle strength slowly declines—increasing our risk of falls, injuries, and loss of independence. In particular, we rely on our lower body strength for many essential daily activities such as walking […]
Eighty-nine percent of female rugby players who took part in a new study experience pain or discomfort from the boots they’re wearing.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
The goal of professional sports has always been to win. Looking good while doing it? That’s just a bonus for the gawkers and connoisseurs of bodily form in motion.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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