
Cinderellas Reign in Final Four Ratings
Research shows that
Cinderella teams boost Final
Four ratings by 35 percent -
3 million more homes in a
semifinal and 4.5 million in
a title game. ... > full story

Pocket-Sized Sensor Gives Instant Fat Burning Updates
Fitness fanatics may soon be
able to gauge if their hard
work is paying off
without the need for
weighing scales thanks to a
new device that can
... > full story

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"
... > full story

Microchips That Mimic the Brain: Novel Microchips Imitate the Brain's Information Processing in Real Time
Neuroinformatics researchers
have demonstrated how
complex cognitive abilities
can be incorporated into
electronic systems made with
... > full story
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New Guidelines for Exercise in Children
July 29, 2013 New guidelines highlight the amount of exercise under tens should take to reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) later in life. Sixty to 85 minutes of physical activity is ... > full story -
Head Hits Can Be Reduced in Youth Football
July 29, 2013 Less contact during practice could mean a lot less exposure to head injuries for young football players, according to ... > full story -
Keeping Your Balance: Identification of Key Neurons That Sense Unexpected Motion Has Significant Implications for Motion Sickness
July 29, 2013 It happens to all of us at least once each winter in Montreal. You're walking on the sidewalk and before you know it you are slipping on a patch of ice hidden under a dusting of snow. Sometimes you ... > full story -
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 -
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Football Myth Kicked Into Touch
July 25, 2013 Barcelona, Bayern Munich and the Spanish football team might dominate the beautiful game, but new research has quashed the myth they tire the opposition by keeping 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
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