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Repeated concussions can thicken the skull, study finds
New research has found that repeated concussions can thicken the structure of skull bones. Previous studies have shown damage to... Read more -
Study finds schoolchildren who exercise perform better academically
Is it possible to make humans smarter? There has been a traditional belief that intelligence is a characteristically stable trait;... Read more -
Physical activity may still not match pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels
Step counts—a measure of physical activity—were markedly lower early in the COVID-19 pandemic than pre-pandemic and remained lower, on average,... Read more -
Why don't children with obesity benefit instantly from exercise?
Immediately before children in Naperville, Illinois, sit down to take standardized tests, they are routinely led on an invigorating walk... Read more -
End sexist scheduling of major sporting events to boost gender equality, urge experts
Despite progress in gender equality in sport, 'structural sexism' is alive and well in the scheduling of major mixed-sex sporting... Read more -
Returning to football after COVID-19 infection
A first-of-its-kind study conducted in collaboration with LSU's School of Kinesiology, LSU Athletics, Pennington Biomedical Research Center and Our Lady... Read more -
Anterior cruciate ligament tear: Is an operation always necessary?
In a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, a multi-disciplinary team of scientists from Germany and Australia compared two different therapeutic... Read more -
How young athletes can reduce their risk of injury
More than half of children in the U.S. ages 6 to 17 participate in sports. With participation also comes the... Read more -
School sports are starting again: Know the signs of concussion
As high school sports get underway this fall, sports medicine specialists remind athletes, parents and coaches that concussions can be... Read more -
Physical activity and sedentary behavior both increased during COVID lockdown, new research reveals
Thanks to the Commonwealth Games and Women's Euros, our stadiums and screens have been full of inspiring sporting stories this... Read more -
Fostering a fear-based environment: Coach behavior needs to change in high-performance sport
Sport organizations have repeatedly come under fire with frequent allegations of toxic culture. With each news article, comes a push... Read more -
Tendon tissue plus parathyroid hormone reproduces a normal meniscus
The knee meniscus is an important tissue that protects the joint; if the meniscus is damaged—by sports injury or aging—it... Read more -
Mandated headgear may lower concussion risk among high school lacrosse players
Mandated headgear meeting professional standards may lower the risk of concussion among high school girls playing lacrosse, suggests research published... Read more -
Octogenarians should walk 10 minutes a day to prolong life
One hour of walking per week is associated with greater longevity in people aged 85 years and above, according to... Read more -
Regular physical activity linked to lower risk of COVID-19 infection and severity
Regular physical activity is linked to a lower risk of COVID-19 infection and severity, including hospital admission and death, finds... Read more
