Sports/Recreation

Subtle differences in recovery times were seen in certain subgroups, but unexpected findings could indicate a path forward with more equitable allocation of health resources Philadelphia, January 26, 2021 - Researchers at Children's…

Credit: University of Technology, Sydney Greater sports participation among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children is linked with better academic performance, according to new research from the University of South Australia.…

Study suggests baseline symptoms may help interpret recovery scores COLUMBUS, Ohio - A new study suggests that a lot of people might be going through life with symptoms that resemble concussion - a finding supporting researchers' argument…

Racial discrimination at heart of African Americans' lower participation rates in range of recreation, cultural activities, says new bookCredit: Courtesy Lexington Books That African Americans are underrepresented in outdoor activities…

In a review article published in Frontiers of Endocrinology, Brazilian researchers estimate a reduction of 35% in levels of physical activity and a rise of 28% in sedentary behavior in the initial months of confinement imposed by the…

Credit: USask/Victoria Dinh A new University of Saskatchewan (USask) study has found that stretching is superior to brisk walking for reducing blood pressure in people with high blood pressure or who are at risk of developing…

In addition to nutrition research, study finds lower body strength can predict professional potential LAWRENCE -- Parents around the world have long told us that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Soon, basketball coaches may…

Exercising regularly is one of the best defences against metabolic diseases, such as obesity and diabetes - but why? It's a question that scientists are still struggling to answer. While exercising changes the molecular behaviour of…

Credit: © TU Graz - VSI More than 2,200 people are injured in toboggan accidents in Austria every year. On average, annually two accidents are fatal. In the 2019/20 toboggan season, as many as five people died. Collisions with…

Study finds time spent outdoors is associated with higher levels of happiness A new study has found that spending time outdoors and switching off our devices is associated with higher levels of happiness during a period of COVID-19…

All athletes want to be at the top of their game when they compete, but some resort to nefarious approaches to achieve peak muscle growth, speed and agility. Recent developments in gene editing technology could tempt athletes to change…

New study shows high bodily emissions during workouts, intensified by chemical reactions with cleanersCredit: Katie Weeman/CIRES One sweaty, huffing, exercising person emits as many chemicals from their body as up to five sedentary…

Drones, robots and autonomous systems can transform the natural world in and around cities for people and wildlife. International research, involving over 170 experts and led by the University of Leeds, assessed the opportunities and…

While parents from diverse backgrounds most often value parks that offer amenities like playgrounds, sports fields and green spaces, they also want parks to feel safe, according to a survey by North Carolina State University researchers.…

Findings are important for setting reasonable expectations for return to sport for all female athletes.Credit: Henry Ford Health System DETROIT (December 21, 2020) - With the Michigan high school and collegiate sports season influx…

New KU Leuven spin-off combines biomechanical expertise and AICredit: KU Leuven Being able to exercise without pain or injury: it's every athlete's dream as well as the goal of RunEASI, a new spin-off of KU Leuven. RunEASI's…

Fans are not amused about decisions made by video assistantsCredit: Uli Benz / TUM Since the 2019/20 season, controversial referee calls in the English Premier League may be technically reviewed and, if deemed necessary, corrected.…

Computer scientists have developed an entirely new way of interacting with video content that adapts to, and is controlled by, your body movementCredit: Chris Clarke Computer scientists have developed an entirely new way of interacting…

Higher lean mass and bone density and better physical performance at midlife were associated with competitive sport participation at the age of 13 to 16 yearsCredit: University of Jyväskylä Females who participate in competitive sport…

Hope for people whose illness or injuries mean they can't exerciseCredit: Photo: NTNU It sounds too good to be true - and it is. But Jose Bianco Moreira and the CERG research group at the Norwegian University of Science and…