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Light exercise can yield significant cognitive benefits, new research shows
Everyday physical activity, like going for a short walk or playing with the kids, may provide short-term benefits for cognitive... Read more -
Study finds standing desks may not be the healthy alternative people think
Standing desks became popular thanks to phrases like "sitting is the new smoking," which highlighted the dangers of a sedentary... Read more -
Soccer heading may cause more damage to the brain than previously thought
Soccer heading may cause more damage to the brain than previously thought, according to a study presented at the annual... Read more -
Eliminating physical activity disparities between male and female youth could save hundreds of millions of dollars
Eliminating current physical activity disparities between male and female youth in the United States could save about $780 million for... Read more -
Study shows concussions slow brain activity of high school football players
A new study of high school football players found that concussions affect an often-overlooked but important brain signal. The findings... Read more -
Cricket balls can concuss and even kill batters—at all levels, helmet use must be taken seriously
The 10-year anniversary of the death of much-loved Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes falls on November 27.... Read more -
Virtual t'ai chi, qigong program shown to ease back pain
An online program of t'ai chi, qigong and meditation has been shown to be helpful in reducing lower back pain... Read more -
Mouse study finds females heal more quickly than males after muscle injuries, with less inflammation and scar tissue
Females may begin to recover twice as fast as males when it comes to muscle injuries, according to a new... Read more -
Hot water immersion better than cold to maintain exercise performance, researchers find
Soaking in a hot tub may be preferable to an icy cold bath after exercise if the goal is to... Read more -
Experts reach consensus on the most important physical fitness tests for children and adolescents
Researchers from the University of Granada and the Public Health Agency of Canada have identified the most important physical fitness... Read more -
Children with coordination challenges may avoid physical activity. Here's how to help them become active
Children are born to play! And yet, despite our best efforts, many parents and professionals find that some children are... Read more -
More physical education in schools could reduce future health care costs
Children have become increasingly inactive over the past two decades, as shown by a long-term study involving 3,500 schoolchildren in... Read more -
Kids' injuries in sports and at home: When is it right to seek medical attention?
A sprain on the soccer field. A tumble to the floor at home. Kids get injured, but as a parent,... Read more -
Scientists show electrical stimulation could be key to healthy tendons
A new study by researchers at the University of Galway and the University of Limerick suggests that electrical stimulation might... Read more -
Expert discusses common issues that affect bone health and retaining strong bones while aging
Bones play a critical role in full-body health. The skeleton is the framework of the body—protecting your organs, enabling movement... Read more
