Posts Tagged ‘kinesiology’
Better coaches teach character, not ego, to kids
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Underserved youth athletes benefit more when their coaches emphasize self-improvement and caring over competition. Continue…
Friday, February 10, 2012 12:05 - 0 Comments
Top Stories - Jan 24, 2012 17:11 - 2 Comments
Longer bones give sprinters speed
PENN STATE (US) — Researchers have uncovered clues that help explain why some people are faster runners than others. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 18, 2012 18:20 - 0 Comments
After exercise, muscles have more stem cells
U. ILLINOIS (US) — A single bout of exercise in mice leads to an increase in the type of stem cell that aids in healing injury or disease in skeletal muscle. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 14, 2011 21:41 - 2 Comments
Irregular arm swing points to Parkinson’s
PENN STATE (US) — An asymmetrical arm swing—where one arm swings less than the other—is an early sign of Parkinson’s and can be seen in time to begin drugs and other interventions in time to slow the disease’s progression. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 13, 2011 10:29 - 0 Comments
Concussion fatigue or a tiring test?
PENN STATE (US) — Testing athletes for concussions may induce mental fatigue in subjects whether or not they have a head injury, according to researchers. (more…)
Society & Culture - Oct 28, 2011 10:05 - 0 Comments
To perform better, focus on ‘we’ not ‘me’
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Individuals perform better and are more confident when they focus on the power of “we.” (more…)
Top Stories - Jul 28, 2011 10:40 - 0 Comments
Brain cap morphs thought into motion
U. MARYLAND (US) — Interface technology that connects mind to machine could soon be used to control computers, robotic prosthetic limbs, motorized wheelchairs and even digital avatars. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jul 22, 2011 11:23 - 0 Comments
Football neck fracture in real time
U. MICHIGAN (US) — For the first time, technology has captured in real time the impact that caused a high school football player to break his neck in a head-down tackle. (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…)
Health & Medicine - Jun 10, 2011 12:56 - 1 Comment
Elderly misjudge what’s within reach
TEXAS A&M (US) — Older people’s inability to judge stepping and reaching distances can lead to falls and injuries, but training targeted at improving cognitive ability can help them cope. (more…)
Health & Medicine - May 31, 2011 16:53 - 4 Comments
Balance, bipolar link point to therapy
INDIANA U. (US) — Problems with balance may be a core component of bipolar disorder, signaling an increased risk of developing the condition. (more…)
Health & Medicine - May 5, 2011 17:11 - 3 Comments
Bad cholesterol’s good for big muscles
TEXAS A&M (US) — The more LDL, or “bad cholesterol,” you have, the more muscle you build during resistance training. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jul 29, 2010 12:42 - 0 Comments
The downside of high heels
IOWA STATE (US)—Stilettos, wedges, and pumps may be fashionable, but prolonged wearing of and walking in high heels can contribute to joint degeneration and knee osteoarthritis, a new study suggests. (more…)
Science & Technology - Nov 10, 2009 14:26 - 1 Comment
Are sprinters born or made?
PENN STATE (US)—Sprinters get their burst of acceleration from longer toes and a unique ankle structure, according to biomechanists. But it remains unclear whether sprinting ability is congenital or if training can influence the shape of foot bones. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 29, 2009 13:05 - 7 Comments
Exercise offers some protection from flu
IOWA STATE (US)—Researchers have found one more reason that exercise is good for you: Moderate daily workouts appear to lessen the severity of flu symptoms and even help keep the flu at bay in mice. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jun 30, 2009 12:59 - 0 Comments
High-tech ‘couture’ with firefighters in mind
The same scientific approach that led to the full-body Speedo swimsuits worn by athletes at last summer’s Beijing Olympics is being applied to improve the fit and performance of firefighter gear. Researchers at eight universities, including Iowa State, are collecting data from local firefighters to develop new designs.
