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Good news: Midlife health is about more than a waist measurement. Here's why
You're not in your 20s or 30s anymore and you know regular health checks are important. So you go to your GP. During the appointment they measure your waist. They might also check your weight. Looking concerned, they recommend ...
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Trauma-adapted yoga in forensic psychiatric care is feasible and yields positive effects, finds study
Previous studies in correctional facilities have shown positive effects of yoga on inmates. They experience increased impulse control and improved mental health. Are the same positive results seen in detained individuals ...
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Quick decisions in soccer enhanced by brain's ability to suppress actions, researchers find
To pass or not to pass, that is the question faced by soccer players the world over in every match. It might be unsurprising that higher skilled players exhibit better execution of actions than lower skilled ones, but now ...
Apr 18, 2024
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London Marathon: How visually impaired people run
In this weekend's London Marathon, nearly 50,000 runners will hit the capital's streets in one of the world's most iconic races. For the visually impaired (VI) runners on the start line, their approach to this famous route ...
Apr 18, 2024
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'Tech neck' is a pain in more than just the neck
The typical average adult head weighs approximately 10–12 pounds. But did you know that bending it forward at a 45-degree angle to look at a cellphone or tablet can dramatically increase your chances to have "tech neck?"
Apr 17, 2024
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Oral contraceptive use may reduce muscle-tendon injuries
Women who take oral contraceptives may be significantly less likely to experience certain musculoskeletal injuries than women who do not take the drugs or men, according to a study by UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Apr 16, 2024
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Most female athletes support categorization by biological sex, research finds
The majority of female athletes (58%) support categorization by biological sex, rather than gender identity, but views differ according to sporting context, a new study shows.
Apr 16, 2024
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Last whistle: Tackling tough issues athletes face when they retire from sports
Life changes radically and can be rough on athletes who are forced to retire, and a new study has found that women and younger people are more prone to experience symptoms of anxiety than more mature sportsmen.
Apr 16, 2024
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The joy of sports: How watching sports can boost well-being
For many individuals, sports have long served as a source of enjoyment and relaxation. Watching sports, particularly at large gatherings, goes beyond entertainment. It fosters a sense of community and belonging among audiences. ...
Apr 15, 2024
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What running the length of Africa does to the body
A 27-year-old British man has recently accomplished the astonishing feat of running the length of Africa. Russ Cook, from Worthing, West Sussex, set out on his 16,000km (9,940 miles) run on 22 April 2023. The journey from ...
Apr 15, 2024
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Physician empathy inversely linked to patients' back pain intensity, HRQOL
For patients with chronic low back pain, physician empathy is inversely associated with pain intensity, back-related disability, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) measures, according to a study published online April ...
Apr 15, 2024
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Expert calls for broader view in determining extreme heat's impact on health
As scientists express concern over the world's hottest March on record—the 10th record-breaking month in a row—a Brock University physiology expert is calling for a more holistic way of determining the health risks posed ...
Apr 15, 2024
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Presence of specific lipids indicate tissue aging and can be decreased through exercise, study shows
Scientists have discovered that a type of fat accumulates as tissue ages and that this accumulation can be reversed through exercise. Researchers from Amsterdam UMC, together with colleagues from Maastricht UMC+, analyzed ...
Apr 12, 2024
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Can stretching replace other types of exercise? Fitness experts explain positives and negatives of the latest trend
There is massage. There is yoga. There is physical therapy.
Apr 12, 2024
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Inherited predisposition for higher muscle strength may protect against common morbidities
A study conducted at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä showed that a genetic predisposition for higher muscle strength predicts a longer lifespan and a lower risk for developing common ...
Apr 12, 2024
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A growing understanding of the link between movement and health
A century ago, people threw medicine balls and did calisthenics to stay fit. Then came the hula hoop, vibrating belts and aerobics. People sweated to the oldies with Richard Simmons and felt the burn with Jane Fonda, before ...
Apr 11, 2024
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Can a good night's sleep protect collision sport athletes against concussion?
Australians love collision sports, whether it's Aussie Rules, Rugby League or Rugby Union.
Apr 11, 2024
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Study finds the time of day you move your body makes a difference to your health
Undertaking the majority of daily physical activity in the evening is linked to the greatest health benefits for people living with obesity, according to researchers from the University of Sydney, Australia who followed the ...
Apr 10, 2024
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On teens, nutrition, and exercise: How to encourage healthy habits
Ask a teenager whether they're eating healthy or getting enough exercise, and you might get a blank look.
Apr 10, 2024
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Weight training improves symptoms of anxiety and depression in old people, study confirms
Weight training can help reduce body fat and increase muscle strength and mass in older people, contributing to functional autonomy and avoidance of falls and injury. Furthermore, recent studies have shown that it can also ...
Apr 10, 2024
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