Younger athletes are at greater risk of atrial fibrillation than older athletes, say researchers. Athletes may have more than twice the risk of irregular heart…
‘Strength training for breathing muscles’ holds promise for host of health benefits. Working out just five minutes daily via a practice described as “strength training…
In this longitudinal study, researchers from Wake Forest School of Medicine and the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, Texas, examined the frequency and severity…
NIH scientists discover that the resting brain repeatedly replays compressed memories of what was just practiced. In a study of healthy volunteers, National Institutes of…
Researchers from ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich deciphered the cellular mechanisms through which tendons can adapt to mechanical stresses. People who carry a…
A new study led by the Center for Nutraceuticals in the University of Westminster shows that pink drinks can help to make you run faster…
The warmer weather and longer days have inspired reminders to “stay hydrated” and drink eight glasses of water – or about two liters – a…
For elite runners competing in long-distance races, every second counts. So when Nike introduced “advanced shoe technology” in 2017, questions arose about whether the new…
Increasing breathlessness and claustrophobia reported at higher exercise intensities. A cloth face covering reduces exercise performance and physical capacity, reveals the results of a small…
As the world awaits the upcoming Olympic games, a new method for detecting doping compounds in urine samples could level the playing field for those…
Scientists from the University of Granada also found that, if the exercise is performed in the afternoon, the effects of the caffeine are more marked…
Review explores ways that space radiation can damage cardiovascular health, and discusses how we can protect astronauts, from vitamin C to spinach. Space: the final…
Weight lifting, also known as resistance training, has been practiced for centuries as a way of building muscular strength. Research shows that resistance training, whether…
Put to the test, impact from rotational deceleration causes tremendous egg yolk deformation. What causes brain concussions? Is it direct translational or rotational impact? This…
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has revealed that training one arm can improve strength and decrease muscle loss in the other arm —…
Unclear if World Anti-Doping Agency ‘approved’ versions have same effect, finds evidence review. A type of asthma drug, known as ß2-agonists, can boost sprint and…