Sports/Recreation

Research, carried out in north London, shows clear benefits of allotments New research has found that allotment gardening promotes positive body image, which measures someone's appreciation of their own body and its functions, and an…

Postmenopausal women have more depressive symptoms than peri- or premenopausal womenCredit: University of Jyväskylä A recent study has found that late menopausal status is associated with an elevated level of depressive symptoms…

(Philadelphia, PA) - Overuse injuries - think muscle strains, tennis elbow, and rotator cuff tears - are a considerable problem in the United States, especially among young athletes. But while commonly associated with sports, overuse…

Credit: National Cancer Institute In a new study, higher daily step counts were associated with lower mortality risk from all causes. The research team, which included investigators from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the…

Lithuanian scientists have devised a spinal stabilization exercise program for managing lower back pain for people who perform sedentary job: Their effect lasts 3 times longer than that of a usual muscle strengthening exercise…

A study at Goethe University shows: many sport students reach the limits of their physical ability, but prefer not to talk about it When active sport is at the centre of a profession or education, pain is often a constant companion - pain…

Findings underscore need for further study of a largely overlooked group, researchers say While many college athletes may seem like they are in peak physical condition, they can still face significant cardiovascular risks. Nearly half of a…

Stevens Institute of Technology is turning running shoes into portable laboratories Researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology have developed an AI-powered, smart insole that instantly turns any shoe into a portable gait-analysis…

Elizabeth L. Shoenfelt, PhD has been named a Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP). Dr. Shoenfelt was granted Fellow status by the SIOP Executive Board at its most recent meeting. The profession…

When training is a chore, motivation via our phones may help Exercising can be a chore. We know it's good for us, and we may do it, but it's not always fun. When training gets tough, finding something or someone that helps us get over…

Eating more protein at breakfast or lunchtime could help older people maintain muscle mass with advancing age - but most people eat proteins fairly unevenly throughout the day, new research at the University of Birmingham has found. The…

Researchers observed male and female soccer players during competitive play and found that head impact sensor data requires video to review false positives Philadelphia, March 10, 2020 - An increased awareness of concussion risks in young…

Credit: Elli Theobald Spring is coming, and with it comes the promise of warmer weather, longer days and renewed life. For residents of the Pacific Northwest, one of the most idyllic scenes of this renewed life is the…

Recovery may be slower than current guidelines state, reports Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine March 9, 2020 - Less than half of patients with sports-related mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) achieve clinical recovery within two weeks…

George Mason University and Mayo Clinic Health System study assesses vitamin D status and supplementation of college athletesCredit: George Mason University FAIRFAX, VA - College athletes participating in indoor sports, especially…

Super fit Instagram posts may be counter-productiveCredit: Flinders University Researchers have found that the #Fitspiration philosophy is flawed, making many women feel worse about themselves and their bodies rather than inspiring them…

Credit: Mark Stone/University of Washington Fitness trackers like Fitbit and Garmin watches make it easy for anyone to collect data about health and performance. Now college athletic programs are moving toward implementing more…

Researchers take the guesswork out of exercising effectivelyCredit: OI Canada A team of researchers has developed an online platform of tried and true resources to help people living with spinal cord injury (SCI) lead a more active life.…

Researchers: Interventions help cut-down on unhealthy game treatsCredit: Nate Edwards/BYU Photo Almost every parent knows the drill: When it's your turn, you bring Capri Suns and Rice Krispies Treats to your child's soccer game as…

UC Riverside-led rat study finds an immune receptor in the hippocampus is responsible for the onset of the disease after brain injuriesCredit: I. Pittalwala, UC Riverside. RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- A research team led by a scientist at…