Urban vs. rural exercise habits: Why walking dominates, yet many miss activity targets

byPublic Library of ScienceIn a recent study of U.S. adults, walking was—by far—the most popular leisure-time physical activity, while rural residents also enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing, and

Updated on: April 13,2026

Urban vs. rural exercise habits: Why walking dominates, yet many miss activity targets

byPublic Library of ScienceIn a recent study of U.S. adults, walking was—by far—the most popular leisure-time physical activity, while rural residents also enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing, and

Updated on:April 13,2026

From first kick to post-partum: Scientific research informs new UEFA breast health guide for footballers

byUniversity of PortsmouthA) and B) Brooks drive convertible run bra (compression style) [front and back]; C) and D) Adidas TLRD impact training high-support bra (combination style) [front and back];

Updated on: April 10,2026

From first kick to post-partum: Scientific research informs new UEFA breast health guide for footballers

byUniversity of PortsmouthA) and B) Brooks drive convertible run bra (compression style) [front and back]; C) and D) Adidas TLRD impact training high-support bra (combination style) [front and back];

Updated on:April 10,2026

Conservative management of Achilles tendinopathy

by Amy Cherry,University of DelawareElisa Arch (right), associate professor of kinesiology and applied physiology, and biomechanics and movement science doctoral student Zahra McKee outfit Iris Sanche

Updated on: February 21,2026

Conservative management of Achilles tendinopathy

by Amy Cherry,University of DelawareElisa Arch (right), associate professor of kinesiology and applied physiology, and biomechanics and movement science doctoral student Zahra McKee outfit Iris Sanche

Updated on:February 21,2026

Why does my hip hurt? Hip pain can have many causes and mostly doesn't require surgery

by Charlotte Ganderton, Joshua Heerey,The ConversationCredit:Yan Krukau/PexelsYou can feel hip pain at any stage of life, including childhood, young adulthood and the middle years.This can come as a s

Updated on: February 02,2026

Why does my hip hurt? Hip pain can have many causes and mostly doesn't require surgery

by Charlotte Ganderton, Joshua Heerey,The ConversationCredit:Yan Krukau/PexelsYou can feel hip pain at any stage of life, including childhood, young adulthood and the middle years.This can come as a s

Updated on:February 02,2026

Study finds sports injuries sustained during a woman's period might be more severe

byFrontiersCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe menstrual cycle is a key physiological process in women: it impacts performance, neuromuscular control, metabolism, and immune response. For professiona

Updated on: January 30,2026

Study finds sports injuries sustained during a woman's period might be more severe

byFrontiersCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe menstrual cycle is a key physiological process in women: it impacts performance, neuromuscular control, metabolism, and immune response. For professiona

Updated on:January 30,2026

Menopause symptoms may be frequent and have negative effects, according to female endurance athletes

byPublic Library of SciencePerceived influence of menopausal symptoms on performance in pre-, peri-, and postmenopausal participants (n = 183). Credit: Hamilton et al., 2025,PLOS One, CC-BY 4.0 (creat

Updated on: January 29,2026

Menopause symptoms may be frequent and have negative effects, according to female endurance athletes

byPublic Library of SciencePerceived influence of menopausal symptoms on performance in pre-, peri-, and postmenopausal participants (n = 183). Credit: Hamilton et al., 2025,PLOS One, CC-BY 4.0 (creat

Updated on:January 29,2026

Long-term physical activity protects against metabolic syndrome—but increasing activity later is beneficial too

byUniversity of JyväskyläCredit: University of JyväskyläA new Finnish study shows that adults who remain physically active throughout adulthood have a markedly lower prevalence of metabolic syndrome a

Updated on: January 17,2026

Long-term physical activity protects against metabolic syndrome—but increasing activity later is beneficial too

byUniversity of JyväskyläCredit: University of JyväskyläA new Finnish study shows that adults who remain physically active throughout adulthood have a markedly lower prevalence of metabolic syndrome a

Updated on:January 17,2026

Chill factor: Body's skin and organs feel cold through distinct molecular sensors

by Elena Garrido,Miguel Hernandez University of ElcheLight-sheet microscopy image showing the expression of the ion channel TRPM8 in the sensory ganglia of a mouse during embryonic development, follow

Updated on: January 07,2026

Chill factor: Body's skin and organs feel cold through distinct molecular sensors

by Elena Garrido,Miguel Hernandez University of ElcheLight-sheet microscopy image showing the expression of the ion channel TRPM8 in the sensory ganglia of a mouse during embryonic development, follow

Updated on:January 07,2026

Blood flow restriction cuffs a fall risk for older adults

byMurdoch UniversityA blood flow restriction cuff. Credit: Murdoch UniversityNew research from Murdoch University's School of Allied Health and Health Futures Institute has found that wearing bloo

Updated on: December 29,2025

Blood flow restriction cuffs a fall risk for older adults

byMurdoch UniversityA blood flow restriction cuff. Credit: Murdoch UniversityNew research from Murdoch University's School of Allied Health and Health Futures Institute has found that wearing bloo

Updated on:December 29,2025

Microfluidic sensors enable real-time sweat analysis

Updated on: November 18,2025

Microfluidic sensors enable real-time sweat analysis

Updated on:November 18,2025

Adaptive music technologies can enhance exercise engagement and enjoyment

Updated on: November 18,2025

Adaptive music technologies can enhance exercise engagement and enjoyment

Updated on:November 18,2025

The next great performance booster for athletes? Sleep

Updated on: November 18,2025

The next great performance booster for athletes? Sleep

Updated on:November 18,2025