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The effect of physical fitness on mortality is overestimated, research suggests
That fit people have a reduced risk of premature death from various diseases is a recurring result in many studies.... Read more -
Analysis shows many running shoes may increase injury risk due to heel flaws
A research team from the Chair of Biomechanics at the University of Bayreuth has examined the soles of more than... Read more -
Why walking may be the key to a long and healthy life
Throughout history, few things have inspired as much quackery as the pills, potions and promises to slow aging, boost vitality,... Read more -
Why the Achilles is such a danger zone
When Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum dropped to the ground and grabbed his right foot in agony during Monday's playoff... Read more -
Physical activity and organized sports participation may ward off childhood mental ill health
Physical activity in early childhood, especially taking part in organized sports, may ward off several mental health disorders in later... Read more -
From sidelines to spreadsheets: Doctoral students take AI coaching research from the court to Japan
Shortly after the confetti settled over the University of Florida's basketball championship, two graduate students studying artificial intelligence traveled to... Read more -
The dreaded beep test: Outdated or still a valid assessment of your fitness?
For many, the beep test is seared into memory.... Read more -
Lower tackle height is changing face of women's rugby, study says
Lowering the legal tackle height in women's rugby is proving effective in reducing head contacts between players, a novel study... Read more -
'I don't even recognize myself anymore': The reality of eating disorders in sport
The UK is facing what charities are calling an eating disorder epidemic, with an estimated 1.25 million people affected. These... Read more -
Extended reality boccia shows positive rehabilitation effects among older adults
Boccia's appeal and rising popularity comes from its showcase as a Paralympic sport that can be enjoyed by people of... Read more -
Maple Leafs' goalie Anthony Stolarz's injury highlights concerns about concussions in ice hockey
During Game 1 of the Maple Leafs' ongoing playoff series against the Florida Panthers, Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz was struck... Read more -
Study reveals cognitive, behavioral benefits of whole-body play for children with autism
Step into physical therapy professor Anjana Bhat's colorful Move 2 Learn Innovation Lab on the University of Delaware's Science, Technology... Read more -
ADHD linked to longer concussion recovery in high school athletes
High school athletes diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) take significantly longer to recover from concussions than their peers, according to... Read more -
Researchers trying to diagnose CTE during life, recruit former football players
Boston University researchers hope they can tackle the mystery of how to diagnose chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in the living,... Read more -
How exercise helps prevent acute muscle pain from becoming chronic
A study conducted at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in Brazil investigated the process of muscle pain chronification—that is,... Read more
