The Tour of Flanders bike race: Could functional strength training give riders an edge? Functional strength training, performed on the bike, has been scientifically studied for the first time. Here are the results.
Where should we draw the line between a healthy and an unhealthy sports body? Norway is working on the answer with health certificates for athletes.
Elite female athletes at greater risk of eating disorders Especially in disciplines like running and gymnastics, where body weight is especially associated with aesthetics and fast running times.
Football is a winning treatment for elderly people with prediabetes Playing football is great for your health and could even stave off type 2 diabetes. New study in the Faroe Islands reveals improvements in overall health among middle-aged and elderly prediabetic men and women who enjoy a regular kickabout.
Elite sport: time to scrap the therapeutic exemption system of banned medicines Scrapping the TUE system would be in the interests of athletes’ short and long-term health, say scientists.
Scientists: football has changed dramatically New research on the Premier League shows that professional football players are sprinting more and more. And it is changing the way the game is played, say scientists.
Football makes schoolchildren happier Student health improves when they play football twice a week as part of the school curriculum, shows new study.
Regular exercise slows the progress of Alzheimer's Alzheimer's grip on the brain and the mind is halted by exercise, new study shows.
Sports help victims of bullying Boys who are bullied may avoid enduring mental health problems if they participate in sports activities, according to a large Nordic study.
Get in shape in half the time A new exercise method gives joggers better fitness results in half the time.
How acidosis develops during exercise Vigorous exercise causes lactic acid to accumulate in our muscles, making them acidotic. New research shows that several key organs play a surprising role in this process – even during moderate exercise.
Fast cyclists live longer It pays to pedal hard when cycling from A to B. Doing so can extend your life by up to five years, say researchers.
