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First Human Tests of New Biosensor That Warns When Athletes Are About to 'Hit the Wall'
A new biosensor, applied to
the human skin like a
temporary tattoo, can alert
marathoners, competitive
bikers and other "extreme"
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In Baseball, Bigger Still Better: Elite Pitchers Continue to Be Taller and Thus Throw Faster
What unites golf, baseball
and hockey is the "falling
forward" motion involved,
whether it is a pitcher's
arm or golfer's swing.
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After an ACL Tear: Research Opens Door to New Treatments to Improve Recovery for Athletes
Researchers have identified
a new drug target that may
prevent one of the most
dreaded consequences of an
ACL tear -- the weakening or
... > full story
Frequent Soccer Ball 'Heading' May Lead to Brain Injury
Researchers have shown that
soccer players who
frequently head the ball
have brain abnormalities
resembling those found in
patients with concussion
... > full story
- First Human Tests of New Biosensor That Warns When Athletes Are About to 'Hit the Wall'
- In Baseball, Bigger Still Better: Elite Pitchers Continue to Be Taller and Thus Throw Faster
- After an ACL Tear: Research Opens Door to New Treatments to Improve Recovery for Athletes
- Frequent Soccer Ball 'Heading' May Lead to Brain Injury
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Physics of Running Fast: Scientists Model 'Extraordinary' Performance of Bolt
July 25, 2013 — As the world’s best athletes descend on London today to take part in the Olympic Anniversary Games, a group of researchers from Mexico has provided an insight into the physics of one of the ... > full story -
Athletes Need to Be Careful to Monitor Diet, Weight to Maintain Muscle Mass
July 23, 2013 — Athletes seeking a healthy performance weight should eat high fiber, low-fat food balanced with their training regimen in order to maintain muscle while still burning fat, according to a new ... > full story -
How to Manage Concussions: Primer Provides Physicians With Current Approaches to Diagnosing and Managing Concussions in Patients
July 22, 2013 — Concussions, the most common traumatic brain injury, can have serious long-term health effects; therefore, diagnosis and management of these injuries are important. A new primer provides physicians ... > full story -
Sports Medicine Physician Advises Parents to Not Let Their Kids Play Football
July 22, 2013 — A prominent sports medicine physician has some blunt advice for parents of high school athletes who want to play football this fall: Don't let them do ... > full story -
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New Way to Measure Cumulative Effect of Head Hits in Football
July 18, 2013 — A new way to measure the cumulative effect of impacts to the head incurred by football players has been ... > full story -
Bodychecking Rules Don't Reduce Concussions in Elite Hockey, Study Finds
July 17, 2013 — Recent changes in hockey rules regulating contact to the head have not reduced the number of concussions suffered by players during National Hockey League season, according to a new ... > full story -
Monitoring Nutrient Intake Can Help Vegetarian Athletes Stay Competitive
July 17, 2013 — A balanced plant-based diet provides the same quality of fuel for athletes as a meat-based diet, provided vegetarians seek out other sources of certain nutrients that are more commonly found in ... > full story -
Type of Helmet May Not Lower Concussion Risk
July 13, 2013 — 40,000 high school football kids get a concussion every year, but contrary to equipment manufacturers' claims, the specific brand of helmet and helmet age were not associated with lower risk of ... > full story -
Range of Motion May Be a Predictor for Elbow Injuries in Major League Baseball Pitchers
July 12, 2013 — Certain elements of a pitcher’s throwing mechanics can increase the risk for elbow ... > full story -
Corticosteroid Injections May Help Injured NFL Players Return to Play Sooner
July 12, 2013 — Corticosteroid injections may speed-up the return time for National Football League (NFL) players suffering high ankle sprains, according to new research. Players treated with these injections ... > full story
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