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

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

The price of winning at all costs—well-being in high-performance sport

byVictoria University of WellingtonCredit: Victoria University of WellingtonIn high-performance sport, success is often measured in medals, rankings and results, but far less attention is paid to the

Updated on: June 21,2026

The price of winning at all costs—well-being in high-performance sport

byVictoria University of WellingtonCredit: Victoria University of WellingtonIn high-performance sport, success is often measured in medals, rankings and results, but far less attention is paid to the

Updated on:June 21,2026

Real-time calibration helps fitness trackers better match lab-tested exercise measurements

by David Bradley,InderscienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have developed an enhanced wearable motion-tracking system that could improve the accuracy of fitness trackers used to monitor

Updated on: June 24,2026

Real-time calibration helps fitness trackers better match lab-tested exercise measurements

by David Bradley,InderscienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have developed an enhanced wearable motion-tracking system that could improve the accuracy of fitness trackers used to monitor

Updated on:June 24,2026

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

Sports uniform proposal could boost students' physical activity

byNewcastle UniversityCredit: Thirdman from PexelsNew research suggests most Australians support a simple change that could significantly boost children's physical activity levels: letting student

Updated on: May 04,2026

Sports uniform proposal could boost students' physical activity

byNewcastle UniversityCredit: Thirdman from PexelsNew research suggests most Australians support a simple change that could significantly boost children's physical activity levels: letting student

Updated on:May 04,2026

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