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UrduWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Innovators at Purdue University have received new support as they work to develop solutions to what U.S. military officials call an alarming trend in dementia among wounded soldiers. The same researchers also seek solutions to better…
Tag: SPORTS/RECREATION
Living with a problem gambler?
Partner and family can help flag early signs
High school athletes require longer recovery following concussions
Epidemiologic findings from a high school population
Regular physical activity seems to enhance cognition in children who need it most
A common school-age stereotype is that smart kids are unathletic
Increased risk of injury in contact sports after prolonged training restrictions
As professional sports look to make a phased return behind closed doors across much of Europe, researchers from the University of Bath caution that the prolonged individual training players have been exposed to for months is insufficient to help athletes maintain the physical fitness and mental strength they need for competition.
Tennis: Losers move their heads more often than winners
New study on nonverbal behaviour among professional tennis players
Tennis: Losers move their heads more often than winners
New study on nonverbal behaviour among professional tennis players
Simple oral health steps help improve elite athletes’ performance
Peer reviewed | experimental study | people
Vegetarians are slimmer and less extroverted than meat eaters
According to a survey by the Allensbach Institute, more than 6.1 million Germans stated last year that they were vegetarians, 400,000 more than two years earlier. A large-scale study at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences…
Vegetarians are slimmer and less extroverted than meat eaters
According to a survey by the Allensbach Institute, more than 6.1 million Germans stated last year that they were vegetarians, 400,000 more than two years earlier. A large-scale study at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences…
60 minutes of endurance training is enough to shift body clock in mice
New research published today in the Journal of Physiology shows that just one 60 minutes bout of exercise shifted the muscle clocks of mice by around an hour in either direction. If this research is replicated in humans, it makes…
Strength training benefits patients with cirrhosis
Three hours of weekly strength training combined with protein supplements leads to both bigger and stronger muscles in patients with cirrhosis; this is shown by a new study from Aarhus University and Aarhus University Hospital
Time-saving high-intensity workouts can benefit people with spinal cord injuries
Research from the Department of Kinesiology at McMaster University has found that the practical advantages of high-intensity interval training (HIIT), or short bursts of all-out exercise, could be especially beneficial for people who have experienced spinal cord injuries (SCI). While…
Elite gamers share mental toughness with top athletes, study finds
The influence of metnal toughness in elite esports
Strength training benefits patients with cirrhosis
Three hours of weekly strength training combined with protein supplements leads to both bigger and stronger muscles in patients with cirrhosis; this is shown by a new study from Aarhus University and Aarhus University Hospital
Time-saving high-intensity workouts can benefit people with spinal cord injuries
Research from the Department of Kinesiology at McMaster University has found that the practical advantages of high-intensity interval training (HIIT), or short bursts of all-out exercise, could be especially beneficial for people who have experienced spinal cord injuries (SCI). While…
Elite gamers share mental toughness with top athletes, study finds
The influence of metnal toughness in elite esports
How can you sleep during a solo sailing race?
You are alone on a small sailing boat, more than four thousand miles of ocean ahead and you are up against approximately 80 sailors. It will take you three or four weeks to get to the finishing line. But how…
How can you sleep during a solo sailing race?
You are alone on a small sailing boat, more than four thousand miles of ocean ahead and you are up against approximately 80 sailors. It will take you three or four weeks to get to the finishing line. But how…
The death marker protein cleans up your muscles after exercise
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen’s Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports have demonstrated that physical activity prompts a clean-up of muscles as the protein Ubiquitin tags onto worn-out proteins, causing them to be degraded.
Increased activity not always the best advice for neck and back pain
A demanding physical job requires different treatment for neck, back pain
The death marker protein cleans up your muscles after exercise
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen’s Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports have demonstrated that physical activity prompts a clean-up of muscles as the protein Ubiquitin tags onto worn-out proteins, causing them to be degraded.
Increased activity not always the best advice for neck and back pain
A demanding physical job requires different treatment for neck, back pain
Tourism: what’s our new normal?
After months of lockdown, it’s no surprise that people are itching to get out and about. But with ongoing debates about how and when to open Australia’s state and territory borders, it’s hard to know what to expect. According to…
Children’s temperament traits affect their motor skills
Also age and participation in organised sports are associated with motor skills
Children’s temperament traits affect their motor skills
Also age and participation in organised sports are associated with motor skills
Total revamp needed to secure the future of Aussie tourism
A complete reset of Australia’s tourism industry is necessary to ensure its future success, according to global tourism expert, Professor Marianna Sigala at the University of South Australia. As debates continue about how and when to open Australia’s state and…
Self-isolating? Get fit faster with multi-ghost racing
Eager to ramp up your fitness while stuck at home? A new generation of virtual reality (VR) exergames nudges home-based cyclists to perform a lot better by immersing them in a crowd of cyclists. And as all cyclists participating in the race are versions of the flesh-and-blood player, the Covid-19 norms of social distancing are maintained even in the parallel universe of VR.
Parents that know a child’s preferences can assertively guide exercise
Children perceive coercion as reducing their motivation for physical activity
Online exercise advice rarely aligns with national physical activity guidelines
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Whether for convenience, cost or comfort, many people look to online resources for fitness and exercise information — especially when faced with fitness center and gym closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, most internet-based recommendations for physical…
Online exercise advice rarely aligns with national physical activity guidelines
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Whether for convenience, cost or comfort, many people look to online resources for fitness and exercise information — especially when faced with fitness center and gym closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, most internet-based recommendations for physical…
Aerobics may be a smart workout for your brain at any age
MINNEAPOLIS – It’s never too late to lace up some sneakers and work up a sweat for brain health, according to a study published in the May 13, 2020, online issue of Neurology® , the medical journal of the American…
Aerobics may be a smart workout for your brain at any age
MINNEAPOLIS – It’s never too late to lace up some sneakers and work up a sweat for brain health, according to a study published in the May 13, 2020, online issue of Neurology® , the medical journal of the American…
Repetitive head impacts lead to early death for NFL players
A new study published Monday in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) by researchers from the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics at Syracuse University shows that an increase in repetitive head impacts for NFL…
Emotional well-being while home gardening similar to other popular activities, study finds
As civic leaders and urban planners work to make cities more sustainable and livable by investing in outdoor spaces and recreational activities such as biking and walking, Princeton researchers have identified the benefit of an activity largely overlooked by policymakers…
Emotional well-being while home gardening similar to other popular activities, study finds
As civic leaders and urban planners work to make cities more sustainable and livable by investing in outdoor spaces and recreational activities such as biking and walking, Princeton researchers have identified the benefit of an activity largely overlooked by policymakers…
Workers happy despite crisis and uncertainty
In general, workers in Switzerland and Germany are coping well with the Covid-19 crisis and the associated social disruption.
Workers happy despite crisis and uncertainty
In general, workers in Switzerland and Germany are coping well with the Covid-19 crisis and the associated social disruption. They are feeling happier and finding it easier to unwind and balance work and private life. They are also more engaged…
Workers happy despite crisis and uncertainty
In general, workers in Switzerland and Germany are coping well with the Covid-19 crisis and the associated social disruption. They are feeling happier and finding it easier to unwind and balance work and private life. They are also more engaged…
Potato power: Spuds serve high quality protein that’s good for women’s muscle
Researchers from McMaster University have found that the potato, primarily known as a starchy vegetable, can be a source of high-quality protein that helps to maintain muscle. The findings, reported in the journal Nutrients , highlight the potential benefits of…
Potato power: Spuds serve high quality protein that’s good for women’s muscle
Researchers from McMaster University have found that the potato, primarily known as a starchy vegetable, can be a source of high-quality protein that helps to maintain muscle. The findings, reported in the journal Nutrients , highlight the potential benefits of…
Electrocardiogram shows value in college athletes’ screens
ECG heightens detection of sudden cardiac death risk and is a cost-effective diagnostic, a new study shows
Strenuous exercise safe for people at high risk of knee arthritis
No need to dial back jogging, cycling, skiing, aerobic dance and tennis
Electrocardiogram shows value in college athletes’ screens
ECG heightens detection of sudden cardiac death risk and is a cost-effective diagnostic, a new study shows
Strenuous exercise safe for people at high risk of knee arthritis
No need to dial back jogging, cycling, skiing, aerobic dance and tennis
Study on firms’ return policies offers guidance on pricing, returns, refunds
Because customers who shop online cannot try on their purchases, a third of all Internet sales get returned. But handling these returns is costly, giving retailers that have both physical stores and digital sales a clear advantage over retailers that…
Study on firms’ return policies offers guidance on pricing, returns, refunds
Because customers who shop online cannot try on their purchases, a third of all Internet sales get returned. But handling these returns is costly, giving retailers that have both physical stores and digital sales a clear advantage over retailers that…
Getting kids moving, and learning
Tennis program for teachers, coaches
Getting kids moving, and learning
Tennis program for teachers, coaches
Achievement requires passion and grit
Understanding why some people are more likely to succeed can help unmotivated students, others