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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

Competition is vital to enjoyment in children's sport, research finds

byCoventry UniversityCredit: Ben Cheers from PexelsHow competition is presented to children in grassroots sport has a massive impact on how much they enjoy physical activity, according to researchers

Updated on: July 04,2026

Competition is vital to enjoyment in children's sport, research finds

byCoventry UniversityCredit: Ben Cheers from PexelsHow competition is presented to children in grassroots sport has a massive impact on how much they enjoy physical activity, according to researchers

Updated on:July 04,2026

Addressing ACL injuries in women: Expert explains prevention and treatment

byMayo ClinicCredit: Kindel Media from PexelsNo one wants to hear the distinctive pop of an ACL tearing or rupturing, which typically means the player's season is at an end. The ACL, or anterior c

Updated on: June 27,2026

Addressing ACL injuries in women: Expert explains prevention and treatment

byMayo ClinicCredit: Kindel Media from PexelsNo one wants to hear the distinctive pop of an ACL tearing or rupturing, which typically means the player's season is at an end. The ACL, or anterior c

Updated on:June 27,2026