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What should be on your plate? Study reveals high school athletes lack essential nutrition knowledge
High school health classes often consist of a series of awkward lessons about STDs, drugs, and alcohol. Rarely do these... Read more -
New AI technology predicts fracture risk with super-resolution images
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has developed new technology to enhance clinical bone imaging and decrease osteoporotic fractures in the elderly.... Read more -
Moderate-to-vigorous exercise in childhood may significantly postpone the initiation of tobacco smoking
Teenagers may be less likely to initiate tobacco smoking if they engage in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) from childhood, a... Read more -
Improving the results of home training with an AI app
Many of us have tried and given up strength training at some point. An injury, tendonitis or surgery may have... Read more -
Getting over a 13-hour jet lag: How do Canada's speed-skaters do it?
It only takes members of Canada's short-track speed-skating team five days to get over jet lag when they fly to... Read more -
To sit or to cycle: What type of desk is best for students?
So-called "active desks"—sit/stand desks, desk bikes with pedals (known as cycling desks) and traditional stationary bikes—are increasingly being made available... Read more -
VR training: Still no substitute for the real thing, says study
The virtual-reality (VR) cognitive-training tool NeuroTracker, also known as 3D-MOT, does not enhance the performance of teenage elite athletes on... Read more -
Elite athletes can struggle to heal hidden crash scars
For competitors in high-speed sports, crashes are an inevitable risk, yet many elite athletes say it can be tough to... Read more -
What is calisthenics? And how does it compare to running or lifting weights?
Calisthenics is a type of training where you do bodyweight exercises to build strength. It's versatile, low cost, and easy... Read more -
Q&A: How lunges, squats and holds can build stronger tendons and ligaments
UC Davis Health molecular exercise physiologist Keith Baar specializes in sports medicine. He studies the effects of exercise on bone,... Read more -
Examining athletic trainers' role in treating and preventing concussions in women's rugby
Rugby is a fast-growing international sport that has gained popularity in the U.S. in recent years, particularly at the high... Read more -
Why do women have more trouble after knee injuries? Model explains estrogen's role
A computer model of the cellular environment inside the knee developed by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers sheds light on... Read more -
Pickleball program boosts health and wellness for cancer survivors, study finds
A new community-based pickleball program called Project Rally is helping cancer survivors improve their physical and social well-being, according to... Read more -
How do you treat rotator-cuff tears?
Shoulder symptoms led to an average of 9.6 million physician visits in 2015 and 2016 in the United States. The... Read more -
Study shows exercise could lead to changes that help stave off dementia
Keeping active throughout life—particularly before the age of 50—leads to changes in the brain that could help stave off dementia,... Read more
