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Viewpoint: How athletic training saves lives, from Damar Hamlin to youth athletes
I'm used to standing on the sidelines. I did it for 16 years as the athletic trainer (AT) for the... Read more -
Physical education requirements continue to decline at colleges and universities, study finds
A new study from Oregon State University found that about 32% of colleges and universities in the U.S. require some... Read more -
Really need to start exercising but hate it? Just move
If you cringe at the idea of lacing up running shoes, wrapping yourself in spandex, and doing laps, reps, and... Read more -
Fewer unnecessary operations for ankle fractures with a clear-cut treatment routine
It has been shown that the percentage of ankle fractures that undergo surgery could be substantially reduced, from more than... Read more -
Both high- and low-dose exercise therapy found to be beneficial for knee osteoarthritis
Researchers from Karolinska Institutet have compared high dose exercise therapy versus low dose in patients with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis. The... Read more -
Midlife moderate and vigorous physical activity levels associated with brain power
The amount of time spent in moderate and vigorous physical activity every day is linked to midlife brain power, indicates... Read more -
Four reasons swimming should be your next workout
When most of us think of exercising, images of long runs on the treadmill or picking up heavy weights often... Read more -
Five ways pressuring young athletes to perform well does them harm
When Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin collapsed during a Jan. 3, 2022, NFL football game, much of the public attention... Read more -
Dietary nitrate—found in beetroot juice—significantly increases muscle force during exercise
A new study has found that consuming dietary nitrate—the active molecule in beetroot juice—significantly increased muscle force while exercising.... Read more -
Finding a new way: Orienteering can train the brain, may help fight cognitive decline
The sport of orienteering, which draws on athleticism, navigational skills and memory, could be useful as an intervention or preventive... Read more -
Solo exercise is good for older brains, but exercise with others may be even better
Exercise is beneficial in obvious ways like getting a leaner and stronger body, yet its benefits can also improve the... Read more -
Rest isn't best: Getting kids back to school sooner after a concussion can mean a faster recovery
Contrary to popular belief, rest from school may not always be the best after a concussion, a new study published... Read more -
How often should you change up your exercise routine?
People asking for exercise advice are usually looking for a simple answer. Do this over that. Do this many of... Read more -
Good news for athletes who are slow to recover from concussion
A new study suggests that athletes who recover more slowly from concussion may be able to return to play with... Read more -
Study explores how exercise might mitigate age-related decline in skeletal muscle structure and function
A new study has observed differences in the shape, structure and mechanical properties of nuclei in trained and untrained individuals,... Read more
