Sports Medicine / Fitness News From Medical News Today
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:13:50 +0200
Study Shows Increased Risk Of Heart Attack From Physical Exertion At Altitude And Low Temperatures During Winter Sports Vacations
A study carried out by cardiologists from the Medical University of Innsbruck has investigated the risk of myocardial infarction (heart attack) amongst winter sports tourists to the Tyrolean Alps...
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:00:00 PDT
Study Into Teenage Diet Quality, Physical Activity And Lifestyle Characteristics Shows The Need To Encourage Better Behaviours
The University of Athens Medical School has conducted a comprehensive study to evaluate the relationship between diet quality, levels of physical activity and key lifestyle characteristics amongst a group of 12-17 year old schoolchildren. The objective was to determine the most appropriate health actions to reduce the risks of long-term cardiovascular disease...
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:00:00 PDT
Exploring The Health Benefits Of Increased Physical Activity In Schoolchildren From Different Socio-educational Backgrounds
A year-long study into the effects of increased physical activity at school has shown that children's fitness levels and body composition do improve with daily participation in sport and particularly so for children from deprived backgrounds...
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:00:00 PDT
Ultra-Endurance Running May Not Be Good For The Heart
In 2009, a study was conducted in UK by Liverpool John Moores University and the Countess of Chester Hospital to assess the effects of running in ultra-endurance races. Typically aimed at super-fit and experienced athletes, these races are held over distances exceeding 50 miles (80 kilometres)...
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 PDT
Charity Encourages Brisk Walking, Being More Active To Prevent Breast And Bowel Cancer, UK
A cancer research charity estimates that 10,000 cases of breast and bowel cancer could be prevented every year in the UK if people engaged in more "brisk walking" or were generally more physically active every day...
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:00:00 PDT
Improved Tool For Cycling Fitness Developed By UNH Researchers
For competitive bicyclists with goals - whether competing in the Tour de France or aiming for the podium at a local race - faster cycling comes from training regimens based on various zones of exercise intensity...
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:00:00 PDT
New Study Reports On Youth Sports-Related Concussions
A new study from Hasbro Children's Hospital finds visits to emergency departments for concussions that occurred during organized team sports have increased dramatically over a 10-year period, and appear to be highest in ice hockey and football. The number of sports-related concussions is highest in high school-aged athletes, but the number in younger athletes is significant and rising...
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:00:00 PDT
Younger Athletes Suffering More Sport-Related Concussions
The number of sport-related concussions is highest in high-school aged athletes, but the number in younger athletes is significant and on the rise...
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:00:00 PDT
AAP Updates Guidelines On Sport-Related Concussion
Athletes often joke about "getting your bell rung" after taking a hit on the playing field, but adolescent concussions can cause serious long-term injury or death, and should always be taken seriously...
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:00:00 PDT
Combining Resistance And Endurance Training Best For Heart Health
A study of triathletes published in the online edition and October issue of Radiology reveals that the heart adapts to triathlon training by working more efficiently. "To our knowledge, this is the first study using MRI to investigate effects of triathlon training on cardiac adaptations," said lead researcher Michael M. Lell, M.D...
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:00:00 PDT
|
