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NTU Singapore scientists develop tougher, safer bicycle helmets using new plastic material
As cities worldwide expand their networks of cycling paths and more cyclists take to the streets, the chances of cycling accidents and potential collisions increase as well, underscoring the need for proper cycling safety in dense urban areas. According to…
The Lancet: Experts call for urgent action to improve physical activity worldwide
Not enough progress has been made to address physical inactivity worldwide, with adolescents and people living with disabilities (PLWD) among the least likely populations to have the support needed to meet the World Health Organization (WHO)’s physical activity guidelines. Global…
Taking the brain out for a walk
A recent study shows that spending time outdoors has a positive effect on our brains
The effect of acute exercise in humans on cancer cell growth
New research presented at The Physiological Society’s Annual Conference Physiology 2021 shows that molecules released into the bloodstream during exercise (such as small proteins) can act directly on bowel cancer cells to slow down their growth. Previous research has shown…
Early intervention in schools needed to address Malta’s obesity crisis
A new study by the University of Malta and Staffordshire University highlights an urgent need for change in the curriculum and demonstrates how introducing longer, more frequent and more physically intense PE lessons can significantly improve children’s weight and overall…
Floating into summer with more buoyant, liquid-proof life jackets, swimsuits (video)
Summertime is here, and that often means long, lazy days at the beach, water skiing and swimming. Life jackets and swimsuits are essential gear for these activities, but if not dried thoroughly, they can develop a gross, musty smell. Now,…
Want to avoid running overuse injuries? Don’t lean forward so much, says CU Denver study
Researchers found that greater trunk flexion has significant impact on stride length, joint movements, and ground reaction forces
The incidence of COVID-19 in a Brazilian regional soccer league is one of the highest
Researchers analyzed almost 30,000 RT-PCR tests on swabs from 4,269 players in 2020: 11.7% turned out positive; the rate was the same as among front-line health workers
Newborns to three months should be stimulated to hold and reach for objects, study says
According to a recently published study, when newborns observe adults performing everyday tasks, their social, motor and cognitive development is stimulated
Protein supplements work for women and not men, during fasted carb-restricted training
Consuming a protein supplement, specifically protein hydrolysate, during carbohydrate-restricted training was helpful for improving training intensity in women, but not in men. That’s according to new research which will be part of a presentation this week at The Physiological Society’s…
How racial wage discrimination of football players ended in England
Increased labour mobility seems to have stopped the racial wage discrimination of black English football players. A new study in economics from Stockholm university and Université Paris-Saclay used data from the English Premier League to investigate the impact of the…
More than half of wheelchair users with spinal cord injury needed repairs in past 6 months
Vulnerable populations are most likely to experience negative consequences of wheelchair breakdown, such as missing work or school or being stranded outside the home
Liquid chalk highly effective in killing SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A viruses
Melbourne researchers have found that liquid chalk, commonly used in gyms to improve grip, acts as an antiseptic against highly infectious human viruses, completely killing both SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) and influenza A viruses.
Commercial video games could help treat mental illness
Playing video games may provide low-cost, easy access, effective and stigma-free support
Lies to hide doping in professional sport
Göttingen University sports sociologist analyses false statements from professional cyclists
Research reveals why people pick certain campsites
MISSOULA – Those in love with the outdoors can spend their entire lives chasing that perfect campsite. New University of Montana research suggests what they are trying to find. Will Rice, a UM assistant professor of outdoor recreation and wildland…
High genetic running capacity promotes efficient metabolism with aging
Adipose tissue may have a key role in healthy aging
Mains to Rains website promotes steps towards sustainable gardening
Researchers at Cranfield University have worked with colleagues at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) to launch a new website aimed at saving water in the garden. Gardeners visiting the Mains to Rains website can pledge to reduce their dependence on…
Game time and direction of travel are associated with college football team performance
Study suggests that circadian factors can influence performance of collegiate athletes
Quantifying the role of chance in professional football
A German Sport University Cologne study shows, half of all goals scored are influenced by chance
New ‘one-stop guide’ for sports coaches released
The latest edition of a best-selling handbook for sports coaches aims to inspire a new generation of coaching practitioners, from grass roots to elite level
UEFA EURO forecast: France will be European Champion
On Friday, 11 June, Europe’s men’s football teams will start the European Championship a year later than planned. The favourite this time is France with a probability of winning of 14.8 per cent. This is what an international team of…
MLB ‘FEVER’ — improved elbow MRI view for Major League Baseball pitchers
Flexed elbow valgus external rotation (FEVER) view improves MRI evaluation of ulnar collateral ligament in Major League Baseball throwing athletes
High-intensity strength and impact training attenuates skeletal aging
The tibial bone properties of middle-aged and older male sprint athletes were followed over 10 years
COVID-19 kept our parks busy, but not everyone ventured outside
Public use of parks and reserves increased only slightly during last year’s COVID-19 national lockdown despite gyms and sports facilities shutting down, a University of Queensland study found.
Why a vacation seems like it will end as soon as it begins
Time perception affected by nature of future events, study finds
How tendons become stiffer and stronger
Tendons are what connect muscles to bones. They are relatively thin but have to withstand enormous forces. Tendons need a certain elasticity to absorb high loads, such as mechanical shock, without tearing. In sports involving sprinting and jumping, however, stiff…
Boost exercise and cut computers
The new best practice for Aussie kids in OSCH
Lockdowns may affect children’s fitness — Study
Research finds normal cardiorespiratory development in adolescents is delayed
Different physical activity ‘cocktails’ have similar health benefits
NEW YORK, NY (May 19, 2021)–A new study from Columbia University and an international team of researchers identifies multiple ways to achieve the same health benefits from exercise–as long as the exercise “cocktail” includes plenty of light physical activity. “For…
College athletes in supportive programs coping better with pandemic, study shows
Those in caring environments, supported by staff fared better when competition disrupted
Why older people should chill when it’s hot out
Cooling off during extreme heat appears to help preserve cellular defenses
Neuro-researchers find repetitive head impacts can result in functional brain impairments
Brain vital signs concussion study in Bantam and junior A ice-hockey detects significant subconcussive changes in cognitive brain function
New research finds advanced shoe technology reduces top race times for elite athletes
For elite runners competing in long-distance races, every second counts. So when Nike introduced “advanced shoe technology” in 2017, questions arose about whether the new design would significantly affect performances in professional sports. A new paper published in Frontiers in…
Visio-vestibular examination is critical part of diagnosing concussion in young athletes
CHOP researchers recommend specific updates to clinical examinations to improve initial diagnosis
Cardiorespiratory fitness improves grades at school
By confirming the link between children’s cardiorespiratory fitness and their school results, researchers at the UNIGE underline the importance of physical education classes at school.
Activity is good. Varied activity is better
The recommendations are clear: physical activity is good for mental health. But it also depends on how varied it is. That’s what a new study by researchers at the University of Basel shows, pointing to one of the reasons why…
Social, not just biological factors, key in increased knee injuries among girls and women
University of Bath press release
Video gamers skills enhanced by training 10 minutes a day
Novice gamers benefit most from neurostimulation while training
Anabolic androgenic steroids accelerate brain aging
Brain imaging reveals long-term effects
Better postoperative recovery for physically active
People who are physically active on a regular basis recover better after surgery for colorectal cancer. However, starting to exercise only after the diagnosis is a fact had no effect on recovery, a University of Gothenburg thesis shows. In working…
Gene that affects iron metabolism linked to improved performance in athletes
A genetic variation that regulates iron metabolism may enhance athletes’ endurance performance, researchers at the University of Toronto have shown. The findings could help explain studies that show an association between the genetic variation and elite athletes across many sports,…
Nine potentially harmful stimulants found in supplements listing deterenol as ingredient
Study finds hidden pharmaceutical cocktails never tested in humans in 17 supplement products available in the United States
Rugby study identifies new method to diagnose concussion using saliva
A University of Birmingham-led study of top-flight UK rugby players – carried out in collaboration with the Rugby Football Union (RFU), Premiership Rugby, and Marker Diagnostics – has identified a method of accurately diagnosing concussion using saliva, paving the way…
Fans prefer teams that built success over time more than with purchased super
LAWRENCE — When a franchise buys a superstar like Tom Brady or LeBron James, the team tends to win more games. But do the fans follow? How much team loyalty is purchased along with an expensive star? Maybe not as…
Happiness can be learned
A new study coordinated by the University of Trento shows the beneficial effects of an intensive program on happiness
Researchers identify head impact rates in four major high school sports
Large study provides head impact sensor analysis across four sports and both genders, a first for basketball and field hockey
Scientists assess effects of soccer player preparation and recovery on kicking performance
Article published by Brazilian researchers in Sports Medicine presents a systematic review of scientific studies on the topic
While drowning numbers soar, beach safety programs are largely unevaluated
Australia may be leading the way on coastal drowning research, but a study led by UNSW has identified the need for more evidence to support prevention strategies.