For Athletes, Diet Might Influence Sleep Patterns
MONDAY, April 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Need to get your shut-eye on time? What you eat could make a difference, according to a new study.Researchers found that college athletes who ate more carbohydrates and vitamins B12 and C tended to go to slee…
Learn MoreSports Bra Support Makes a Difference for Women Runners
FRIDAY, April 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A good sports bra provides more than sturdy support alone for female runners.The increased breast support affects biomechanics in other parts of the body — and, a new study shows, the right sports bra could …
Learn MoreDamar Hamlin Cleared to Return to Football
WEDNESDAY, April 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Damar Hamlin has returned to practice with the Buffalo Bills after recovering from his sudden cardiac arrest during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals in January. Hamlin, 25, said commotio cordis was the…
Learn MoreHigh Fitness Level Lowers Risk for Cardiovascular Death From High Blood Pressure
THURSDAY, April 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — High fitness levels attenuate, but do not eliminate, the increased risk for cardiovascular mortality in men with high blood pressure, according to a research letter published online March 23 in the European…
Learn MoreBaseball Season Is Here: Watch Out for UCL Tears
WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Spring brings with it the joy of baseball, but too much of a good thing can lead to elbow injuries in young pitchers.An expert from UT Southwestern in Dallas offers some tips for youth baseball players, th…
Learn MorePhysical Activity May Prevent Colon Cancer Recurrence
THURSDAY, April 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Postoperative physical activity is associated with improved disease-free survival for stage III colon cancer, according to a study published online March 6 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.Justin C….
Learn MorePhysical Activity, Sleep Duration Linked to Mortality
WEDNESDAY, April 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Physical activity (PA) and sleep duration are associated with mortality risk, with a higher volume of PA and meeting recommended moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) guidelines attenuating the adverse effects of …
Learn MoreExercise-Induced Muscle Injury No Worse for Symptomatic Statin Users
MONDAY, April 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Individuals with statin-associated muscle symptoms do not have worse exercise-induced muscle injury after prolonged moderate-intensity exercise, according to a study published in the April 11 issue of the Jour…
Learn MoreExercise Linked to Reduction in Suicide Attempts
MONDAY, April 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Exercise is associated with a significant reduction in suicide attempts among individuals with mental or physical conditions, according to a systemic review and meta-analysis published online in the Journal of…
Learn MoreJust a Few Days of Walking Per Week Yields Health Benefits
THURSDAY, March 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The number of days per week taking 8,000 or more steps is associated with a lower risk for all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, according to a study published online March 28 in JAMA Network Open.Kosuke …
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