Why you move—not just how often—could affect dementia risk

Provided by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor years, scientists have known that regular physical activity can help lower the risk of dementia. But new USC research

Updated on: September 02,2026

Why you move—not just how often—could affect dementia risk

Provided by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor years, scientists have known that regular physical activity can help lower the risk of dementia. But new USC research

Updated on:September 02,2026

Study shows extreme heat keeps older adults closer to home

By Rachel TompaCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsA Stanford Medicine app found that older adults' daily travel range shrank as temperatures rose, potentially limiting social, physical and commu

Updated on: August 27,2026

Study shows extreme heat keeps older adults closer to home

By Rachel TompaCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsA Stanford Medicine app found that older adults' daily travel range shrank as temperatures rose, potentially limiting social, physical and commu

Updated on:August 27,2026

Strength training exercise: A vital part of chronic disease prevention

Provided by University of QueenslandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAdults who do both aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercises are less likely to develop a raft of chronic diseases, researchers h

Updated on: August 26,2026

Strength training exercise: A vital part of chronic disease prevention

Provided by University of QueenslandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAdults who do both aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercises are less likely to develop a raft of chronic diseases, researchers h

Updated on:August 26,2026

More screen time in childhood associated with better cognitive processing in adolescence

Provided by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsIn a study conducted at the Universities of Jyväskylä and Eastern Finland, more screen time since childhood was associated

Updated on: August 25,2026

More screen time in childhood associated with better cognitive processing in adolescence

Provided by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsIn a study conducted at the Universities of Jyväskylä and Eastern Finland, more screen time since childhood was associated

Updated on:August 25,2026

Sports leagues' concussion guidelines must be broadened as brain health concerns rise

By Leon HarrisCredit: CC0 Public DomainRecently, the Australian Football League (AFL) was rocked when it was revealed a Geelong player with a history of concussion had been asked to waive his legal ri

Updated on: August 25,2026

Sports leagues' concussion guidelines must be broadened as brain health concerns rise

By Leon HarrisCredit: CC0 Public DomainRecently, the Australian Football League (AFL) was rocked when it was revealed a Geelong player with a history of concussion had been asked to waive his legal ri

Updated on:August 25,2026

Strength training can prevent diabetes during pregnancy, study shows

Provided by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainVarious forms of physical exercise may help prevent diabetes during pregnancy (or gestational diabetes), but data are limited. In a randomized clinic

Updated on: August 25,2026

Strength training can prevent diabetes during pregnancy, study shows

Provided by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainVarious forms of physical exercise may help prevent diabetes during pregnancy (or gestational diabetes), but data are limited. In a randomized clinic

Updated on:August 25,2026

Gender gap in health care for female users of performance and image-enhancing drugs

Provided by University of QueenslandCredit: SHVETS production from PexelsA study of women who use performance- and image-enhancing drugs (PIEDs), such as steroids and peptides, suggests health care ha

Updated on: August 24,2026

Gender gap in health care for female users of performance and image-enhancing drugs

Provided by University of QueenslandCredit: SHVETS production from PexelsA study of women who use performance- and image-enhancing drugs (PIEDs), such as steroids and peptides, suggests health care ha

Updated on:August 24,2026

ACL injuries may get an early-warning system through AI and wearable sensors

By Anna MayorUSF researchers are developing an AI-powered wearable that detects risky movement patterns and delivers real-time feedback to reduce ACL injury risk. Credit: Ryan Rossy, USF HealthAs a so

Updated on: August 23,2026

ACL injuries may get an early-warning system through AI and wearable sensors

By Anna MayorUSF researchers are developing an AI-powered wearable that detects risky movement patterns and delivers real-time feedback to reduce ACL injury risk. Credit: Ryan Rossy, USF HealthAs a so

Updated on:August 23,2026

Aerobic fitness may be a teller of some brain health, study suggests

By Cyrus MoultonResearchers investigated children’s body composition and fitness levels relative to their ability to control impulses and ignore distractions. Credit: Renee Zhang/Northeastern Universi

Updated on: August 23,2026

Aerobic fitness may be a teller of some brain health, study suggests

By Cyrus MoultonResearchers investigated children’s body composition and fitness levels relative to their ability to control impulses and ignore distractions. Credit: Renee Zhang/Northeastern Universi

Updated on:August 23,2026

Fifteen minutes more movement linked to 2% lower cancer risk

By Nick HodgsonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainReplacing 15 minutes of sleep or sedentary behavior with 15 minutes of movement was each linked to a 2% reduced risk of cancer, new UCL research has fo

Updated on: August 23,2026

Fifteen minutes more movement linked to 2% lower cancer risk

By Nick HodgsonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainReplacing 15 minutes of sleep or sedentary behavior with 15 minutes of movement was each linked to a 2% reduced risk of cancer, new UCL research has fo

Updated on:August 23,2026

A molecule released during exercise may help protect muscles weakened by type 2 diabetes

Updated on: August 22,2026

A molecule released during exercise may help protect muscles weakened by type 2 diabetes

Updated on:August 22,2026

Soccer player helps researchers analyze the biomechanics of Messi's body feint

by Jeremy Henderson, Auburn University at MontgomeryCredit: Auburn University at MontgomeryGraduate students working in the Auburn University Biomechanical Engineering Lab recently decided to analyze—

Updated on: July 05,2026

Soccer player helps researchers analyze the biomechanics of Messi's body feint

by Jeremy Henderson, Auburn University at MontgomeryCredit: Auburn University at MontgomeryGraduate students working in the Auburn University Biomechanical Engineering Lab recently decided to analyze—

Updated on:July 05,2026