The position played in sports like football and hockey isn’t associated with risk of a concussion-linked brain disease later in life, a new study suggests. The number of years played doesn’t affect risk of the neurodegenerative disease — chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) — either, researchers found. CTE has been linked with repeated blows to the… read on > read on >
If you think you can safely exercise without your mask in a gym during the pandemic, two new government reports show you are mistaken. Coronavirus outbreaks at fitness centers in Chicago and Honolulu last summer were likely the result of exercisers and instructors not wearing masks, researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and… read on > read on >
Anyone who gets frequent migraine symptoms knows the experience: the throbbing, the pain, the visual disturbances. Exercise has long been a potential way to reduce migraine triggers, but a new study suggests it could be an especially effective with triggers such stress, depression and trouble sleeping. “It’s a complex relationship, but we know that exercise,… read on > read on >
For people who have livedoid vasculopathy, which causes painful ulcers on the feet and lower legs, new research may bring newfound hope. The disease is a rare medical mystery with no known cause and no commonly accepted cure, according to researchers who outlined the case of a single patient whose condition seems to have been… read on > read on >
The link between heart-lung fitness and brain health may begin at an early age, new research shows. The study revealed that 4- to 6-year-olds who could walk farther during a timed test also scored higher on tests of thinking abilities and other measures of brain function. Most studies of the link between brain health and… read on > read on >
Today’s young athletes push themselves harder than ever before, which raises their odds for injury, experts say. But there are proven ways to minimize injury rates, according to the Stanford Children’s Health sports medicine team. Here’s what they suggest: Prepare for the season: Develop a comprehensive conditioning program for the off-season or when there are… read on > read on >
Severe winter weather has a grip on much of the United States, which increases the risk of injuries from slipping on ice, shoveling, sports such as skiing and sledding, and car crashes. “One of the most frequently seen causes for visits to the emergency room this time of year is from slipping on icy sidewalks,”… read on > read on >
CPAP therapy for sleep apnea may do more than help people sleep better. A new study finds use of the therapy is also associated with increased physical activity in people with heart disease. The international study included more than 2,600 participants, ages 45-75. They all had heart disease and obstructive sleep apnea, a common condition… read on > read on >
Heart attack patients are less likely to die on the spot if they have been physically active, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed data from more than 28,000 people in Europe who suffered a heart attack in order to see how active or more ‘couch potato’ lifestyles affected their risk of death. They found… read on > read on >
Before you venture onto frozen ponds, lakes and rivers, it’s critical to make sure they’re safe, an expert cautions. “A minimum of four inches of clear, newly formed ice is needed to support one person on foot,” according to Curt Sinclair, a natural resources specialist at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. “New ice is usually… read on > read on >
