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Sedentary behavior in U.S. adults declined in last decade
Sedentary behavior among U.S. adults fell between 2013 and 2020 but plateaued after that, according to a research letter published... Read more -
Study simulates pulling on athletes' jerseys to predict noncontact ACL injuries
Contact sports frequently see athletes go down with ACL injuries, but they most commonly do not result from direct contact... Read more -
Sports hernias can cause severe pain in the groin region, and footballers may be at greatest risk
A friend of mine came to see me recently complaining of an odd ache he'd noted in his lower abs... Read more -
How diet can help prevent muscle injuries in the over 50s
More and more people over the age of 50 are taking up physical exercise. Medical associations resoundingly agree that this... Read more -
Investigating the potentially dangerous effects of two prescription drugs on elite cyclists
University researchers are investigating the potentially dangerous and performance enhancing effects that the painkillers tapentadol and dihydrocodeine could have on... Read more -
New online tool predicts risk of energy deficiency in young, exercising women
Many female athletes and physically active women fail to consume enough energy to meet their bodies' needs, jeopardizing their reproductive... Read more -
Knee arthritis made worse with steroid injections
Researchers comparing two injections commonly used to relieve knee pain from osteoarthritis—corticosteroid and hyaluronic acid—found that corticosteroid injections were associated... Read more -
What's the difference between abs and core? One term focuses on aesthetics—and the other on function
You've probably heard the terms "abs" and "core" used in social media videos, Pilates classes, or even by physiotherapists.... Read more -
Timing and consistency of activity linked to better fitness in older adults
Some people spring into action at dawn, while others prefer a slower start to their day. Whether you rise with... Read more -
Head knocks and ultra-violence: Viral games Run It Straight and Power Slap put sports safety back centuries, say experts
Created in Australia, "Run It Straight" is a new, ultra-violent combat sport.... Read more -
Muscle quality may hold clues to early cognitive decline
Over the past decade, much research has focused on the connection between skeletal muscle health and cognitive disorders. Scientists have... Read more -
Early testing could make risky falls a thing of the past for elderly people
As we get older, our bodies stop performing as they once did. We aren't as strong as we once were,... Read more -
More evidence links physical activity with improved cancer survival
A new large analysis led by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers shows engaging in leisure-time moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) after... Read more -
Marathon runners rely on family and experts to succeed, while races rely on passionate volunteers
This past April, the Boston Marathon attracted more than 32,000 runners and approximately half a million spectators. With such a... Read more -
Got knee pain? Stimulating the vagus nerve through the ear may help
Tying shoelaces, getting into a car, picking things up off the floor and walking down stairs all involve flexing that... Read more
