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Heading A Soccer Ball Alters Brain Chemistry, Study Says
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- June 25, 2025
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Heading the ball can be a dramatic, game-changing play during a soccer match.
Unfortunately, soccer players pay a price every time they make this move, a new study argues.
Bouncing a soccer ball off your head disrupts a person’s brain even if it doesn’t...
Parents Are Pouring More Time, Money Into Youth Sports
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- June 20, 2025
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Harried parents aren’t wrong to suspect something’s changed in what is expected of them when it comes to their children’s sports activities,...
Mild Sleep Apnea More Common Among Female Athletes Than Thought
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- June 13, 2025
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Sleep apnea could be more common in female college athletes than previously thought, a new study says.
Mild sleep apnea was observed in a quarter of a group of 68 female athletes, according to findings presented Thursday at an American College of Cardiology meeting in Wa...
Sports, Exercise Protects Mental Health Of Growing Kids
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- May 14, 2025
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Exercise and sports appear to help kids avoid mental health problems as they grow into young adults, a new study says.
Young children who participated in sports teams and physical education classes were less likely to develop problems like depression, anxiety and addicti...
ADHD Athletes Take Longer To Recover From Concussion
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- May 1, 2025
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High school athletes with ADHD take longer to recover from a sport-related concussion, a new study says.
Those with a concussion took abou...
Outdoor Play, Sports Can Promote Motor Skills In Youngsters
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 17, 2025
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Children who spend more time playing outdoors or participating in different sports tend to develop better motor skills as they advance through elementary scho...
Concussion Damage Lingers In Athletes' Brains Up To A Year
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- March 13, 2025
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Concussion damage could linger in an athlete’s brain for at least a year, long after they’ve rejoined their sport, a n...
Pickleballers Bounce Back After Joint Replacement
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- March 12, 2025
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Love pickleball, but facing a knee or hip replacement?
Odds are you’ll return to the court in no time, a new study suggests.
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Rule Change Reduced Concussion Risk For Soccer Kids
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- March 11, 2025
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A simple rule change for youth soccer dramatically reduced concussion risk among athletes, a new study says.
Banning or limi...
Coaches Are Abusive To 1 In 5 NCAA Athletes, Survey Finds
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- March 4, 2025
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Yelling. Taunts. Insults. Harsh words. Physical violence.
About 1 in 5 college athletes receive such abuse from their coaches, researchers report.
Overall, nearly 19% of more than 3,300 athletes on National College Athletic Association (NCAA) teams said they’...
Student Athletes Don't Know How To Fuel With Food, Study Says
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- February 18, 2025
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High school athletes often hit the field improperly fueled for the competition ahead, because they haven’t been taught important basics of nutrition, a new study says.
In surveys, teen athletes revealed a dramatic lack of knowledge about nutrition facts that could ...
Trump Blocks Federal Funds for Schools That Require COVID Vaccines
- HealthDay Reporter
- India Edwards
- February 18, 2025
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order withholding funding from schools and universities that require students to be vaccinated against COVID.
The move is part of Trump's larger efforts to roll back vaccine mandates, despite studies showing that they help incre...
Sports Boost Academic Performance in Teens
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- January 22, 2025
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Want your kid to do well in school?
Get them involved in an organized sport, a new study urges.
Boys and girls are both more likely to earn a high school diploma if they take part in team sports like soccer or artistic sports like dance or gymnastics, researchers r...
Soccer 'Headers' Could Pose Danger to Brains
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- November 27, 2024
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Bouncing a soccer ball off the head during play could be doing real damage to the brain, a new study suggests.
MRI brain scans of male and female soccer athletes suggests that lots of "heading" could damage areas of the brain already known to be linked to debilitating
Concussions Slow Brain Activity in High School Football Players
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- November 26, 2024
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TUESDAY, Nov. 26, 2024 (HeathDay News) -- A potentially important form of brain signaling appears to be affected whenever concussion strikes, according to new research involving high school football players.
“This study is important because it provides insight into...
Getting Fitter Can Really Help Keep Dementia at Bay
- HealthDay Reporter
- Carole Tanzer Miller
- November 21, 2024
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People whose genes put them at high risk for dementia may be able to fight Mother Nature and win, new research out of Sweden suggests.
The ...
Concussion Could Raise Depression, Burnout in Pro Hockey Players
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- October 28, 2024
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Repeated concussions dramatically increase a hockey player’s risk of depression and burnout, a new study warns.
Hockey players who’d suffered three or more concussions had twice the risk of
Common Post-Injury Action by Players Signals Concussion, Study Shows
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- October 23, 2024
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Maybe you've seen a cartoon character shake their head back and forth following a sharp blow -- clearing away whatever stars or birds are circling their noggins.
Turns out, that same move might help coaches and physical trainers identify a
Many Teens Using Protein Bars, Shakes to Boost Muscle
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- October 21, 2024
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Teenagers are increasingly turning to protein-packed bars, shakes and powders to help them add muscle to their frames, a new study shows.
Two in five parents say their teen consumed protein supplements in the past year, according to the University of Michigan Health C.S....
Sports Concussion Outcomes Can Be Made Worse By Depression
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- October 18, 2024
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Depression can make it tougher for athletes to recover from a concussion, and vice versa, a new study finds.
Student athlete...
Did Your ACL Surgery Work? Try Hopping Backwards
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- September 19, 2024
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Hopping backward is a good test to see if someone’s ACL surgery has gone well, a new study says.
That backward hop is an effective way of measuring the strength of a patient’s knee function, as well as the strength of their quadriceps, researchers reported re...
One Part of Football Helmets Especially Linked to Concussion
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- September 16, 2024
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Newfangled designs intended to make football helmets more protective have overlooked one key component, a new study suggests.
Kids' Organized Sports Are Increasingly for the Well-Off
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- August 23, 2024
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Participation in youth sports is becoming a “haves” versus “have-nots” situation, a new study shows.
Income, education and social class are determining who can play in youth sports leagues, with the children of more privileged families more likely...
Natural Grass or Artificial: One Is Worse for Football Concussions
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- August 14, 2024
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Natural grass playing fields pose a greater concussion risk for young football players than artificial turf, a new study shows.
Here Are the Barriers Keeping People With Disabilities From Exercise
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- August 5, 2024
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Many people with disabilities aren’t getting the exercise they need because fitness centers don’t offer adaptive equipment or staff trained in helping the disabled, a new review finds.
There are few efforts by most commercial gyms to promote fitness for peo...
Will Olympians Soon Be Swimming in the Seine? Paris Officials Track Water Quality
- HealthDay Reporter
- Robin Foster
- July 29, 2024
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Paris officials said Sunday they are confident the Seine will be clean enough for Olympic triathletes to swim in the storied river this week, despite the fact that officials had to cancel a practice run Sunday over worries about water quality.
The men’s triathlon ...
Athletes Can Expect High Ozone, Pollen Counts for Paris Olympics
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 26, 2024
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Bad news for Olympians headed to Paris -- high levels of ozone pollution and grass pollen are likely during the upcoming games if hot, sunny weather prevails, researchers said.
Ozone levels in Paris and its environs tend to exceed World Health Organization (WHO) recommen...
Average Hip, Knee Replacement Patient May Be Getting Younger
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 24, 2024
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Brent Ruch, a collegiate basketball center, opted to have his left knee replaced at age 35 after struggling with pain for years.
“Walking with a limp and living with a consistent aching pain was physically and emotionally difficult. I didn’t want ...
Retired Rugby Players Face Risks for Dementia, CTE
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- July 18, 2024
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Alix Popham played in two rugby World Cups and won a Six Nations Grand Slam before retiring in 2011 as a professional in the rough-and-tumble game.
Could Contact Sports Raise Risks for a Parkinson's-like Disorder?
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- July 17, 2024
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Autopsies of deceased boxers and pro football players have long confirmed that repeat head injuries can lead to a devastating brain condition known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
Now, research supports the notion that contact sports can also raise the odds fo...
Starving Pre-Performance Won't Bring Medals: Study
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 17, 2024
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Dropping weight prior to competition is a common practice among athletes.
But starving oneself prior to an intense athletic event is likely a wrongheaded, self-defeating practice, a new study warns.
Triathletes who ate less prior to competition lost more muscle mas...
Study Casts Doubt on Standard Test for Athletes' Concussion
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- June 11, 2024
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A test used to gauge whether a college athlete has suffered a concussion is right only half the time and may be useless, new research finds.
The test used by the NCAA, which oversees college sports, measures an athlete's cognitive skills, and is one of three tests (symp...
Short Commercial Space Flights May Not Have Big Impact on Health
- HealthDay Reporter
- Carole Tanzer Miller
- June 11, 2024
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The first all-civilian space mission is shedding light on the potential health risks facing private astronauts.
The takeaway: Short-duration spaceflights appear to pose none that are significant.
The study sample was small -- four people who spent three days in low...
Pushing the Body in 'Extreme' Sports Won't Shorten Life Span
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- May 10, 2024
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Athletes who push themselves to maximum performance don't appear to pay a price when it comes to their longevity, a new study says.
How 'Unruly' Sports Parents Harm Their Kids' Mental Health
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- May 6, 2024
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Everyone knows that specific type of sports parent"the over-the-top dad or mom who curses, shouts and even becomes physically aggressive during their kid's match.
While they might think they're cheering their kid to victory, such poor sports behavior actually can turn a ...
Parents, Coaches: Help Young Athletes Avoid Summer Heat Hazards
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- April 20, 2024
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Another broiling summer looms, along with another season of kids' summer sports.
It's a potentially harmful, even lethal combination. But experts at Nationwide Children's Hospital (NCH) have advice for kids, parents and coaches on how to keep young athletes safe when the...
Arthritis Can Often Follow ACL Surgeries in Young Adults
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- April 10, 2024
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Early-onset arthritis may hit as many as one in every four young people who undergo anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgeries, new research warns.
The arthritic pain emerges within 6 to 12 months post-surgery, according to Michigan State University (MSU) ...
Suicide Rates Have Doubled in 20 Years Among U.S. College Athletes
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 5, 2024
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Suicides among U.S. college athletes have doubled over the past two years, according to data from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Suicide is now the second most common cause of death for college athletes after accidents, results show.
"Athletes...
Better Eye-Tracking: A Hidden Advantage for Sportsmen, Gamers
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 2, 2024
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Smacking a 100-mile-an-hour fastball or shooting down a fast-moving alien invader in a video game might involve more than fast reflexes, researchers report.
Elite gamers and pro athletes may also have a hidden vision advantage over others, a new study finds.
Some p...
Youth Baseball Can Lead to Overuse Injuries: What Parents Need to Know
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- March 13, 2024
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Baseball season is near, and one orthopedic surgeon is warning young players and their coaches and parents about the very real danger of overuse injuries.
Kids Battling Mental Health Issues Have Tougher Time Recovering From Concussion
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- March 11, 2024
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Kids struggling with mental health problems have a tougher time recovering from a concussion, a new study finds.
These troubled kids tend to have more emotional symptoms after
Embryo Technology Might Lead to Children With Genes From Two Men
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- March 11, 2024
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New technology might soon allow men in same-sex relationships to have a child genetically related to both dads, researchers say.
The technology uses skin cells from one person to alter the genetics of a donated egg, researchers reported March 8 in the journal
Sport Coach's Style Can Boost a Player's Mental Health
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- March 7, 2024
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Athletes whose coaches are open, authentic and positive are more likely to have better mental health, a new study says.
Athletes feel happier and deal with problems more easily if their coaches adopt an "authentic leadership"style, researchers report in the journal <...
Rodeo Riders Risk Rough Injuries
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- March 1, 2024
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Rodeo riders might make it all look easy, but they're actually participating in one of the most strenuous sports around, experts say.
As such, folks participating in rodeo need to take steps to protect themselves, just as other athletes do, said
Just a Small Boost in Fitness Cuts Men's Prostate Cancer Risk
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- January 31, 2024
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Even small increases in a man's cardio fitness can significantly reduce his risk of developing prostate cancer, researchers report.
An annual increase in aerobic fitness of 3% or more is linked to a 35% lower risk of prostate cancer, according to a report published Jan. ...
Sports Concussion Recovery Time Similar for Men, Women
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- January 26, 2024
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It's long been thought that it takes more time for a woman to recover from a concussion than a man.
But a new national study of U.S. college athletes refutes that notion, finding that women and men recover from sports-related head injuries at about the same pace.
R...
Teen Sports Pay Dividends for Bone Health Decades Later
- HealthDay Reporter
- Carole Tanzer Miller
- January 9, 2024
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Teens who are active are doing their bones a lasting favor, Japanese researchers report.
"Physical exercise in adolescence affects BMD [bone mineral density] more than 50 years later in older adults," said lead researcher
Defibrillators Now Mandatory at Some Gyms, Stadiums -- Why Aren't More People Using Them?
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- January 2, 2024
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Because athletes young and old can suffer cardiac arrest, some states have mandated the placement of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in gyms, stadiums and other sports venues.
But a new study finds the use of AEDs by bystanders for cardiac arrest at athletic sit...
Tennis Ball Impacts Can Also Cause Concussions
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- December 7, 2023
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Games like football, soccer and rugby come to mind when thinking about sports-related concussions.
But a smashing tennis shot could cause a traumatic brain injury if the ball whacks a player's head, a new study argues.
Concussions can happen if a tennis ball travel...
Persistent Inflammation Could Drive Brain Issues in Former Football Players
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- December 1, 2023
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The repeat head injuries suffered by football players, boxers and other athletes appear to affect brain health long after players have given up their sport.
New research from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore could explain why: The persistence in the brain of inflamm...