TUESDAY, Feb. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — High school athletes often hit the field improperly fueled for the competition ahead, because they haven’t been taught important basics of nutrition, a new study says. In surveys, teen athletes revealed a dramatic lack of knowledge about nutrition facts that could help themContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Feb. 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Ahead of this weekend’s Super Bowl, some good news for the athletes: NFL players are largely avoiding opioid-based pain relievers when injuries strike. A new study of data from the 2021 and 2022 seasons finds the National Football League’s efforts to curb addictiveContinue Reading
MONDAY, Feb. 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Cold showers or ice baths have become a trendy way to recuperate after a heavy-duty workout, but do they actually help? A new evidence review suggests there’s some science to back up the hype. People report lower stress, improved sleep and better qualityContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Jan. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Patients can improve their odds for a successful surgery by actively preparing for the procedure through diet and exercise, a tactic called “prehabilitation,” a new evidence review shows. Surgical patients who prehabbed had fewer complications and shorter hospital stays, also recovered better andContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Jan. 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Chalk up a partial win for health influencers who tout the slimming benefits of sparkling waters. New research out of Japan affirms that carbonated water may, indeed, promote weight loss by lowering blood sugar levels, allowing cells to burn fat between meals forContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Jan. 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Pumping iron and hitting the treadmill can improve your odds against cancer, a new evidence review says. People with more muscle strength and better cardio fitness are less likely to die from cancer, researchers reported recently in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.Continue Reading
THURSDAY, Jan. 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A well-marbled steak is highly prized for grilling, but those sort of fat deposits in human muscles can be deadly, a new study says. People with pockets of fat hidden within their muscles have a higher risk of dying from heart-related health problems,Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Want your kid to do well in school? Get them involved in an organized sport, a new study urges. Boys and girls are both more likely to earn a high school diploma if they take part in team sports like soccer or artisticContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — When it comes to living a longer life, staying active may matter far more than what the scale says. Per the largest study yet on fitness, body weight, and longevity published recently in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, researchers found that peopleContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Movement is medicine, or so they tell people with knee osteoarthritis — but are they right? A recent evidence review calls into question just how helpful exercise can be for easing the pain of knee arthritis. “Exercise probably results in an improvement inContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Exercising now can increase your chances of successfully fighting cancer in the future. Even low levels of exercise provided protection against cancer, a new study published Jan. 7 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine shows. People were 47% less likely to dieContinue Reading
MONDAY, Jan 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Turns out, starting physical therapy earlier after a concussion may significantly improve recovery outcomes. A new study published recently in the Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal followed just over 200 adults recovering from mild traumatic brain injuries, or concussions, who were within twoContinue Reading
SATURDAY, JAN. 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Some standard health tips are timeless, aren’t they? The basics of living a healthy life don’t really change. Get lots of sleep and rest, exercise, and nutrient rich food. Manage stressors and symptoms. But as basic as those rules can be, it isContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Jan. 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — It’s not fun for folks to admit to their doctor that they’re a couch potato. But such a frank talk could help protect against chronic disease, a new study says. People with the highest levels of physical activity have a lower risk ofContinue Reading