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Researchers from the School of Public Health, LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) conducted a large-scale epidemiological study to explore the potential health benefits of high muscle strength in preventing […]

While more people than ever are running marathons in the U.S., the risk of dying from a heart attack during a run has fallen dramatically in recent years. That’s a key conclusion from a new […]

When you hop, run or jump, your legs behave like springs, absorbing and returning energy with each step. But what happens to your muscles and tendons to make this possible? Associate Professor Daisuke Takeshita and […]

Whether it’s an early morning jog, or a touch of Tai Chi, new research from the University of South Australia shows that any form of exercise can significantly boost brain function and memory across children, […]

People hoping to build muscle with the support of a creatine supplement might be disappointed by new research which shows it has little to no effect when taken at the recommended level.This post was originally […]

Poorer gross motor skills, such as the ability to walk quickly, run, or jump, may explain some of the correlation between being born prematurely and the tendency to engage less in physical activity.This post was […]

For college athletes with concussion, brain changes may remain visible in brain scans up to a year after they are cleared to return to play, according to a study published online in Neurology.This post was […]

Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have found that when it comes to concussion recovery, sleep matters. In a study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, researchers found that limiting daytime sleep and getting […]

Nearly one in five college athletes report some form of abusive supervision—defined as sustained hostile verbal and non-verbal behaviors—by their coaches, reveals an analysis of survey responses involving National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) athletes, and […]

On May 6, 1954, Roger Bannister pushed through the finishing tape at Iffley Road track in Oxford, England, and collapsed into the arms of friends after becoming the first human to run a mile in […]