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Computer simulations show effectiveness of muscular control strategies used while walking
Anyone walking in the city has had to adjust their gait again and again to navigate curbs or steps. Every... Read more -
Investigating exercise-induced loss of executive function at high altitude
When physically demanding activities are performed at high altitude or in other low-oxygen environments, excellent coordination, judgment, and decision-making are... Read more -
Prevention is better than cure when it comes to high concussion rates in girls' rugby
Popularity and participation numbers in rugby union are growing in Canada, particularly in the women's game. It's easy to see... Read more -
New wearable sensor to measure neck strain may detect potential concussion
A newly developed sensor patch worn on the back of the neck may be helpful in predicting the risk of... Read more -
Q and A: Biggest benefits of exercise for teens
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: When my daughter was young, she spent hours playing outside and running around. That happens a lot... Read more -
Inability to stand on one leg for 10 seconds in mid to later life linked to near doubling in risk of death
The inability to stand on one leg for 10 seconds in mid- to later life is linked to a near... Read more -
75% of teens aren't getting recommended daily exercise
Three out of every four teens aren't getting enough exercise, and this lack is even more pronounced among female students.... Read more -
Boxing may ease Parkinson's symptoms
Researchers are looking to the boxing ring for new options in the fight against Parkinson's disease symptoms.... Read more -
Bodychecking experience does not lower risk of injury for teen hockey players
Youth hockey players with more years of bodychecking experience were at significantly higher risk of concussion than their peers with... Read more -
New study reveals Boston Celtics may be unfairly impacted by NBA finals scheduling
A landmark study by Australian researchers into jet lag and its impact on NBA performance reveals the Boston Celtics may... Read more -
A 30-year study links childhood obesity and fitness to midlife cognition
The world's first study of the impact of childhood fitness and obesity on cognition in middle age, followed over 1200... Read more -
Nordic walking improves functional capacity in people with heart disease
Researchers identified a greater increase in functional capacity, the ability to perform activities of daily living, as a result of... Read more -
Mayo Clinic minute: What drowning doesn't look like
Wide reports of a lifeguard shortage around the nation mean many public swimming pools and beaches may be closed for... Read more -
Intensive training linked to heightened asthma risk in cross-country skiers
An intensive training schedule is linked to a heightened risk of non-allergic asthma in competitive cross-country skiers, finds research published... Read more -
Serious injuries more likely for kids using trampoline centers than home trampolines
Children who use trampoline centers are more likely to be seriously injured and require hospital admission than those who use... Read more
