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Scientists recently studied the body of one of the world's strongest men. This is what they found
The development of "superhuman" strength and power has long been admired in many cultures across the world.... Read more -
New strategy for elite swimmers to avoid shoulder injury
As Australian swimming athletes proved their conviction with terrific success at the Paris 2024 Games, Griffith University researchers have devised... Read more -
Sports injuries: How they're treated, and how soon you can safely return to play
A tumble, a tackle: Anything can bring on a sidelining sports injury.... Read more -
Resiliency and concussion: Why do some athletes develop neurodegeneration and others don't?
Ontario's Minister of Sport, 71-year-old Neil Lumsden, recently announced his decision to donate his brain to the Concussion Legacy Foundation... Read more -
Researchers challenge high-intensity interval training critics
The promotion of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) for public health is a lightning rod for debate, especially from its staunchest... Read more -
Is an ankle sprain also a brain injury? How neuroscience is helping athletes, astronauts and 'average Joes'
Have you ever thought of an ankle sprain as a brain injury? Most people probably wouldn't.... Read more -
Why 4 of 5 Kansas City kids struggle to get enough physical activity
A recent study concluded that Kansas City area kids aren't as active as they should be—and improving that will take... Read more -
Soccer headers briefly slow brain activity, study shows
Using the head to pass, shoot or clear a ball is routine in soccer and does not typically lead to... Read more -
Insomnia in sleep apnea patients can be managed with cognitive behavioral therapy and exercise training, finds study
Chronic insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are each keeping about 10% of the general population from getting a restful... Read more -
Skeletal muscle relaxants beneficial for only certain conditions
Long-term use of skeletal muscle relaxants (SMRs) for chronic pain is only effective for certain conditions, such as painful spasms,... Read more -
UBE microdiscectomy beneficial for lumbar disc herniation
For adults with symptomatic lumbar disc herniation, unilateral biportal endoscopic (UBE) microdiscectomy is associated with longer operating times and with... Read more -
Mind games: New study delves into the decision-making of soccer players during a game
With countless factors influencing their in-game actions every second—from the manager's tactics to the pressure of the opposition, and even... Read more -
Study of former NFL players finds 1 in 3 believe they have chronic traumatic encephalopathy
A new study of nearly 2,000 former NFL players shows that about one-third believe they have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE),... Read more -
Mental health issues are a common phenomenon in elite sports, Dutch study finds
Nearly three-quarters of Dutch elite athletes and 40% of their coaches report sport-related distress. This is one of the findings... Read more -
New study shows durability of minimally invasive procedure to combat knee pain
A new study shows that a minimally invasive treatment for osteoarthritis (OA) in the knees may have a lasting benefit... Read more
