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3D map sheds light on why tendons are prone to injury
Scientists at the University of Portsmouth have created the first detailed 3D map of how a crucial piece of connective... Read more -
Most preschoolers failing to meet daily physical activity guidelines, study suggests
Fewer than 1 in 4 children aged 2 to 4 meet the recommended daily physical activity levels, a new study... Read more -
More muscle, less belly fat can slow brain aging
Researchers have found that a specific body profile—higher muscle mass combined with a lower visceral fat to muscle ratio—tracks with... Read more -
Study shows too much sitting can harm balance and walking, even in young adults
A new study led by Clarkson University Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Kwadwo Appiah-Kubi shows that too much sitting and... Read more -
Macrophages can act like neurons for faster muscle injury repair, study finds
At the cellular level, the mechanics of how muscle tissue repair occurs gets complicated. There are significant differences between, say,... Read more -
Novel repository provides valuable physical function reference data, outcomes to medical researchers
Designed to generate data and outcomes on bone and muscle health in both healthy people and those with disease, a... Read more -
Exercising in mid and later life can reduce dementia risk, new study suggests
For years, scientists have known that moving our bodies can sharpen our minds. Physical activity boosts blood flow to the... Read more -
Most parents keep youth sports dreams in check, study finds
A new study is challenging one of youth sports' most persistent assumptions: that most parents believe their children are destined... Read more -
AFL draft season raises concerns for young player welfare
The road to glory in the Australian Football League (AFL) is highly competitive, with as few as 0.01% of more... Read more -
ADHD: Even one bout of physical activity might help kids better learn in school
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common disability diagnosis in children globally. It's estimated to affect around 8%... Read more -
Overtraining: Expert explains warning signs that the body sends
When you're training for a race, it is tempting to go to extremes. But that makes this a prime time... Read more -
Using robotic testing to spot overlooked sensory deficits in stroke survivors
A decade ago, at age 55, Don Lewis suffered a stroke in his sleep. When he woke up, he couldn't... Read more -
Screens that do good: How digital tools can help kids and teens stay healthy
Mobile phones and endless screen time are the bane of parents the world over. But while technology is often blamed... Read more -
Early morning practices linked to less and lower-quality sleep in college athletes
A study using more than 27,000 sleep records of collegiate athletes provides the best evidence to date that early morning... Read more -
Exercise-induced vesicles boost neuron growth when transplanted into sedentary mice
Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign report that extracellular vesicles released into the bloodstream during aerobic exercise can, on... Read more
