Posts Tagged ‘athletes’
Overuse injuries harm athlete mind, body
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Overuse injuries—sustained from repeatedly performing the same movement—can cause not only physical challenges but also mental ones for college athletes.
Monday, April 16, 2012 9:41 - 0 Comments
Society & Culture - Mar 27, 2012 10:58 - 1 Comment
To stop teen dating violence, engage coaches
UC DAVIS (US) — Male high school athletes are more likely to intervene when they see friends or teammates engage in dating violence if they have heard from a coach that it’s the right thing to do. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 29, 2012 12:27 - 0 Comments
In athletes, tiny fractures linked to vein disorder
WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS (US) — Miniscule fractures and other rib abnormalities have been found in patients being treated for a circulatory condition that is often seen in elite athletes who rely on upper extremities. (more…)
Science & Technology - Oct 11, 2011 11:25 - 1 Comment
‘Hot hands’ keep athletes on win streak
YALE (US) — Athletes on a winning streak are likely to stay on one, according to new evidence that supports the “hot hand” phenomenon. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Aug 2, 2011 10:56 - 0 Comments
Blows may cause disease in athlete brain
UC DAVIS (US) — Professional athletes who suffer repeated blows to the head are at risk for developing a brain disease that years later manifests as memory loss, mood disorders, and even early dementia. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jul 1, 2011 11:16 - 2 Comments
Tour de France: 2,100 miles of pain
U. KANSAS (US) — The psychological ability of cyclists in the Tour de France to deal with extreme physical and mental pain for 21 days is what will determine the outcome of the world’s best known bicycle race. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jun 29, 2011 11:50 - 5 Comments
Chocolate milk does a body good
U. TEXAS-AUSTIN (US) — Drinking low-fat chocolate milk after a vigorous workout builds muscle, reduces fat, and increases aerobic endurance. (more…)
