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Junior Seau’s Death Keeps Spotlight on Concussion Issues in Sports
May 2, 2012 Junior Seau’s apparent suicide might shock the sports world, but not concussion specialists. NFL players have a higher rate of depression, substance abuse, and dementia. This is thought to be ... > full story -
Vibrating Suit Gives Olympic Hopefuls Competitive Advantage
May 2, 2012 Pioneering research has applications in both health and sports. The suit is designed to give wearers feedback about where their body is in space. It does this by focusing on key points in the body, ... > full story -
Sports and Energy Drinks Responsible for Irreversible Damage to Teeth
May 1, 2012 A recent study found that an alarming increase in the consumption of sports and energy drinks, especially among adolescents, is causing irreversible damage to teeth -- specifically, the high acidity ... > full story -
Computer Use and Exercise Combo May Reduce the Odds of Having Memory Loss
May 1, 2012 You think your computer has a lot of memory … if you keep using your computer you may, too. Combining mentally stimulating activities, such as using a computer, with moderate exercise decreases ... > full story -
Summer Olympic Athletes Must Overcome Skin Conditions to Reach for the Gold
April 26, 2012 Skin problems rank among athletes' most common complaints, but there's little information available regarding dermatoses among Olympic athletes, according to new ... > full story -
Building Muscle Without Heavy Weights
April 26, 2012 Weight training at a lower intensity but with more repetitions may be as effective for building muscle as lifting heavy weights, says a new opinion ... > full story -
Shedding Light on Southpaws: Sports Data Help Confirm Theory Explaining Left-Handed Minority in General Population
April 25, 2012 Lefties (only ten percent of the general population) have always been a bit of a puzzle. Researchers have now developed a mathematical model that shows the low percentage of lefties is a result of ... > full story -
Leafy Greens Help Prevent Damage Caused by a Workout, Study Suggests
April 25, 2012 Researchers have found that antioxidant-rich leafy greens can alleviate the natural stress put on our body by a ... > full story -
Wearing an Ankle Brace May Not Increase Injury Risk to the Knee, Studys Suggests
April 25, 2012 Ankle braces are common in the sport community and there has been concern that stabilizing the ankle joint might alter biomechanics further up the kinetic chain. New research has shown that knee ... > full story -
Many Athletes With Asthma May Be Using the Wrong Treatment
April 24, 2012 Many athletes with asthma may not be using the best treatment for their condition and could be putting their long term health at risk, according to new ... > full story
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