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Injected nanoparticles reduce swelling and secondary brain damage in preclinical research 'We believe this may provide the first real treatment for people with traumatic brain injury' Brain swelling after injury causes severe…

Esports organisations look to hit the target with player welfare by optimise sleep Esports has developed from relative obscurity into a billion dollar global industry, with an estimated 453 million viewers worldwide in 2019 - and its set…

Credit: Virginia Tech For decades, there's been a widespread assumption among people with an interest in sports-related injury that youth football players are more vulnerable to concussion and other head injuries than their older, bigger…

Researchers study why people watch computer gamers live Globally, arenas and stadiums that seat tens of thousands of people are filling up for whole weekends with crowds excited to their favourite sports stars sit on chairs and stare at…

The Department of Defense has a vested interest in the new University of Arizona-led research, but the results have implications for civilians as wellCredit: William Early morning blue light exposure therapy can aid the healing…

Consumption of fruits and vegetables is higher and more frequent in individuals who are physically active when compared to their less-active peersCredit: University of Jyväskylä A physically active lifestyle and a diet rich in vegetables…

10% increase in bike-availability levels increases ridership by 12% INFORMS Journal Management Science New Study Key Takeaways: Nearly 80% of bike-share usage comes from areas within 1,000 feet of the stations. A 10% increase in bike…

More activity linked to lower risk for several cancer types A pooled analysis of nine prospective studies involving more than 750,000 adults finds that recommended amounts of leisure-time physical activity were linked to a lower risk for…

MINNEAPOLIS -For boxers and mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters, is there a safe level of exposure to head trauma? A new study shows different effects in the brain for younger, current fighters compared to older, retired fighters. The study…

The end of 2019 brings with it holiday gatherings, school vacations, and the annual tradition of New Year's resolutions - with some of the most common resolutions being to exercise more and lose weight. Popular gym chains across the…