Every year, 3.5 million children under age 14 are treated for sports injuries. Its a problem that keeps getting worse. Rich Mascheri has been playing baseball his whole life. Ive been playing since I was two years old, since I could pick up a baseball bat, Rich told Ivanhoe. As a kid, he practiced as often as he could and it paid off. In 2012, he was signed to the … [Read more...]
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Young runners may have more PMS symptoms: A Study
A study has proved that young female runners may have more PMS symptoms. Adolescent runners may be more likely to get premenstrual syndrome (PMS) than those who don't exercise, particularly if they are older when they first get their periods, a small study suggests. The findings contradict prevailing wisdom about PMS that recommends exercise to ease symptoms such … [Read more...]
ACL injuries in female athletes traced to genes
A study has proved that ACL injuries in female athletes can be traced to their genes. Female athletes endure two to eight times more anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, injuries than their male counterparts. Genes are likely a major factor, according to Dr. William Landis, G. Stafford Whitby Chair in Polymer Science at The University of Akron, and Dr. Kerwyn Jones, Chair of … [Read more...]
Small portions of fast food just as effective for recovery after work-out as sports supplements
A new study, recently published by the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, found there was no significant difference in glycogen recovery when cyclists ate fast food after a workout versus when they ingested traditional sports supplements such as Gatorade, Powerbar and Clif products. Brent Ruby, director of UM's Montana Center for Work Physiology … [Read more...]
Why nitrate supplementation may increase athletic performance
Walk down the aisles of any food supplement store and you'll see that the use of nitrate supplements by athletes and fitness buffs has been popular for years. The hope is that these supplements will increase endurance (and possibly other performance/health benefits) by improving the efficiency at which muscles use oxygen. Now, a research study published in the March 2015 issue … [Read more...]
Concussions: ‘Hidden injury’ in sports
Star receiver Charles-Antoine Sinotte suffered a concussion during his last home game for the McGill Redmen in 2010. "It was like nothing I had experienced before," recalls Sinotte. "I felt like I was out of my body." Although he received medical attention and missed the rest of the game, he admits he downplayed his symptoms in order to play in the next game -- his last before … [Read more...]
Concussions: The Female Factor
As many as 3.8-million concussions are reported every year. Most people think of male athletes when they think of concussions, but new research is showing young women may be more likely to suffer this injury. Claire Stieg has a passion for horses and has been riding since she was a little girl. But at age 14, Claires favorite sport turned dangerous, while playing polo, she … [Read more...]
Sports Injuries in Young Athletes
fitness news , Font size Sports & Medicine Sports Injuries in Young Athletes - Reported, July 15, 2014 About 35 million children play organized sports each year. As sports become more competitive, many young athletes train year-round. That means more injuries and more surgeries to fix them. Remi … [Read more...]
Hazardous drinking in UK athletes linked with alcohol industry sponsorship
fitness news , Font size Sports & Medicine Hazardous drinking in UK athletes linked with alcohol industry sponsorship - Reported, July 04, 2014 New research from the University of Manchester (UK) and Monash University (Australia) shows a link between alcohol sponsorship and hazardous drinking in … [Read more...]
Weekend Warriors: Train like Olympians
fitness news , Font size Sports & Medicine Weekend Warriors: Train like Olympians - Reported, April 17, 2014 More and more Americans are on a quest to get fitbiking, running, swimming, and even competing in marathons and triathlons. But more often than not, most weekend warriors don't know the … [Read more...]
Injury Rates Similar on Artificial, Grass Surfaces
fitness news , Font size Sports & Medicine Injury Rates Similar on Artificial, Grass Surfaces - Reported, March 14, 2014 There is no greater risk of injury playing sports on an artificial surface compared to a grass surface, according to an Italian study. Researchers examined a total of 2,580 hours … [Read more...]
College Athletes Worse Off Later in Life?
fitness news , Font size Sports & Medicine College Athletes Worse Off Later in Life? - Reported, March 06, 2014 Former college athletes score worse on health-related quality of life tests than those who were simply recreationally active in college, according a new study from Indiana University. … [Read more...]
Saving Young Hearts, Saving Young Athletes
fitness news , Font size Sports & Medicine Saving Young Hearts, Saving Young Athletes - Reported, February 26, 2014 SEATTLE, Wash. (Ivanhoe Newswire) --If your child plays sports, chances are youve worried about concussions. But did you know the number one killer of young athletes is sudden … [Read more...]
Disease in Athletes May Affect Memory, Mood, and Behavior
fitness news , Font size Sports & Medicine Disease in Athletes May Affect Memory, Mood, and Behavior - Reported, August 27, 2013 (Ivanhoe Newswire) A new study at Boston University School of Medicine suggests that chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain disease associated with repeat … [Read more...]
New Concussion Test Keeps Athletes Safe
fitness news , Font size Sports & Medicine New Concussion Test Keeps Athletes Safe - Reported, July 03, 2013 CLEVELAND, Ohio (Ivanhoe Newswire) About 400,000 high school and college athletes suffer a concussion each year. Its not surprising to find out that football players are most at risk. In … [Read more...]
Losing Your “Sole”: Is Barefoot Running Right For You?
fitness news , Font size Sports & Medicine Losing Your "Sole": Is Barefoot Running Right For You? - Reported, April 04, 2013 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A Wake Forest University study finds up to 65 percent of runners suffers an overuse injury each year. More and more are looking for … [Read more...]
On Your Mark! Sports Help Wounded Warriors
fitness news , Font size Sports & Medicine On Your Mark! Sports Help Wounded Warriors - Reported, December 28, 2012 SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - To date, more than 6,400 U.S. men and women serving in the military have died in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. At least 48,000 have … [Read more...]
New Hip Technique Helping Athletes
fitness news , Font size Sports & Medicine New Hip Technique Helping Athletes - Reported, July 16, 2012 ( Ivanhoe Newswire) They run, they push and they Win! But for many athletes competing this summer, the sport could leave them with serious injuries. Now, a common, painful hip condition … [Read more...]
Concussion Prevention: Do Football Helmets Matter?
fitness news , Font size Sports & Medicine Concussion Prevention: Do Football Helmets Matter? - Reported, February 16, 2012 (Ivanhoe Newswire) Quarterback Tony Romo, safety Tyler Sash, and tight end Benjamin Watson all play for different teams in the NFL, but all three share a common bond; … [Read more...]
Exercise Games Improve Adult Brains
fitness news , Font size Sports & Medicine Exercise Games Improve Adult Brains - Reported, January 23, 2012 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Virtual reality exercise games could be linked to higher cognitive benefits for adults who are older. A new study finds virtual reality exercise otherwise known as … [Read more...]
Can Running a Marathon lead to Cardiac Arrest?
fitness news , Font size Sports & Medicine Can Running a Marathon lead to Cardiac Arrest? - Reported, January 16, 2012 (Ivanhoe Newswire) On your mark. Get set. Go! Marathon races are very popular; drawing hundreds of thousands of people, to participate or speculate. The New York City … [Read more...]
Beetroot may improve running speed:St Louis University
fitness news , Font size Sports & Medicine Beetroot may improve running speed: St Louis University - Reported, May 16, 2012 Scientists have discovered athletes who eat baked beetroot before a race run put in a faster time. The purple root vegetable contains high levels of chemicals called … [Read more...]
Excessive Endurance Training Can Be Fatal
fitness news , Font size Sports & Medicine Excessive Endurance Training Can Be Fatal - Reported, June 8, 2012 (Ivanhoe Newswire) Legendary ultra-marathoner Micah True suddenly died while on his typical 12-mile training run on March 27, 2012. The 58-year-olds best-selling book, Born to Run, … [Read more...]
Olympic Training Secrets – How To Run Like A Ferrari
fitness news , Font size Sports & Medicine Olympic Training Secrets - How To Run Like A Ferrari - Reported, July 10, 2012 CLERMONT, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) 9.69 seconds. Thats how long it took Jamaicas Usain Bolt to become the fastest man on earth back in 2008. Since then Olympic track and … [Read more...]
Vaccination drive to get shot in arm
Vaccination drive to get shot in arm Reported June 30, 2008 Chinese health authorities plan to create a national influenza-monitoring system to contain the spread of the disease, which kills hundreds of thousands of people worldwide every year, they said at the 2008 International Forum on Prevention and Control Policy of Flu in Beijing … [Read more...]
A hard pill to swallow
A hard pill to swallow Reported May 05, 2008 The news isn't good for the morning-after pill. A constitutional court ruling in Chile recently banned the public health system from distributing free emergency contraception. In some parts of the US, there are legislative attempts to make access to the pill more difficult on the … [Read more...]
Italian aids vaccine tests continue
Italian aids vaccine tests continue Reported July 02, 2008 (ANSA) - Rome, July 2 - The second phase of testing for a ground-breaking Italian AIDS vaccine is about to get under way, the research chief said Wednesday. ''Finally everything is ready to go after an incredibly long wait due above all to problems with funding,'' … [Read more...]
Italy May Approve Dangerous RU 486 Abortion Drug in a Few Months
Italy May Approve Dangerous RU 486 Abortion Drug in a Few Months Reported December 17, 2007 Rome, Italy (LifeNews.com) -- Italian officials may approve the use of the dangerous RU 486 abortion drug in the next few months, according to a newspaper there. The drug, also known as mifepristone, has been responsible for the deaths of … [Read more...]
Experts: To prove vaccine reliability needs time
Experts: To prove vaccine reliability needs time Reported September 11, 2009 BEIJING: As China's Health Ministry has designated Beijing, Shanghai cities and Guangdong Province as the first places to use the newly produced domestic A(H1N1) vaccine, some epidemic disease experts still argue about its safety. On Wednesday, Beijing began to … [Read more...]
Drugs can work as well as surgery for diabetics: study
Drugs can work as well as surgery for diabetics: study Reported June 08, 2009 For people with Type 2 diabetes and stable heart disease, drug treatments are as effective as angioplasty or bypass surgery in some cases, a new study suggests. It's an important issue given that adults with Type 2 diabetes are two to four times more likely … [Read more...]
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