Health
Esports, pickleball, and obstacle course racing are surging in popularity. What are their health benefits?
In an era when digital domains and traditional sports fields merge, a new wave of athletic pursuits is on the rise.
Apr 5, 2024
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News tagged with sports health
Psychology & Psychiatry
Neighborhood connection improves mental health, says study
University of Queensland research has found building a sense of community is key to improving people's mental health, particularly in low socio-economic suburbs.
Mar 21, 2024
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Research sheds light on the history of food at the Olympic Games
Almost 130 years have gone by since the first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896. During this time, sports practices have come a long way. What and how athletes eat has also changed a lot, especially among Olympic ...
Mar 7, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Dancing may be better than other exercise for improving mental health
New research finds that undertaking structured dance of any genre is generally equal and occasionally more effective than other types of physical activity interventions for improving a range of psychological and cognitive ...
Feb 12, 2024
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Health
Researchers: Sport and physical activity alone can't tackle health inequities in Indigenous communities
Organized sport is often positioned as a remedy for the many health issues that Indigenous Peoples face. While there are many benefits to sports participation, overstating those benefits risks obscuring the systemic problems ...
Jan 29, 2024
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Too many athletes develop reproductive problems, says researcher
Many athletes compete at the peril of their reproductive health. "This applies to both men and women. Competitive training can affect sex hormones and the ability to have children," says Professor Anthony Hackney.
Jan 26, 2024
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Health
Exercise prescription: Pioneering the 'third pole' for clinical health management
Professor Chen Shiyi's team at Huashan Hospital of Fudan University has commented on the concept, policy, development and prospect of exercise prescription in the context of "Health for All."
Dec 21, 2023
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Health
What you can do now to prevent memory loss
For many, minor memory loss, sometimes referred to as a senior moment, is a normal part of aging. However, more significant memory loss that disrupts your life can be an early sign of dementia. Older adults are at risk for ...
Dec 20, 2023
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Medical economics
Primary care lessons for Canada from OECD countries
To improve primary care, Canada can learn from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries with high rates of patients attached to primary care clinicians, write authors in an analysis in the Canadian ...
Dec 4, 2023
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Health
Exercise at consistent times could realign body clock for better skeletal health and performance, scientists suggest
Consistent daily patterns of exercise and rest can synchronize the local body clocks associated with joints and spine with the brain clock, potentially helping individuals to maintain skeletal health, improve athletic performance ...
Nov 14, 2023
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