Athletes : Science World Report

Aug 03, 2016 06:04 AM EDT

Rio Olympics 2016: Athletes Warned Not To Put Their Heads Underwater, But Why?

Rio athletes were advised not to put their head underwater. It has been revealed that the water in Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic venues is a verifiable health hazard after a 16-month long study.

Jan 02, 2016 10:45 AM EST

Helmetless Football Tackling Drills May Reduce the Amount of Head Impacts in the Sport

There's been national debate around football-related head impacts and how they can cause problems later in life. Now, in order to reduce these problems, researchers have helped develop a set of helmetless-tackling drills.

Dec 30, 2015 12:43 AM EST

Here's Another Reason To Drink Coffee: It Boosts Your Endurance

Now there's another reason to have a cup of coffee; in addition to a long list of health benefits, a new study shows that it can boost endurance during exercise.

Dec 01, 2015 12:58 PM EST

Concussion Symptoms May Disappear, But Slowed Brain Blood Flow Persists

The symptoms of a concussion may pass, but a new study shows that even following clinical recovery, some athletes experience reduced blood flow to the brain.

Sep 18, 2015 04:48 PM EDT

Your Workout May Impact How Your Brain Communicates with Your Muscles

What type of athletic training you receive may affect how your brain communicates with your muscles.

Apr 08, 2015 12:01 AM EDT

Less Fatal Heart Attacks Occur In Middle Age Adults

New findings published in the journal Circulation show that playing sports can help reduce the risk of mortality in middle-aged athletes.

Mar 24, 2015 06:47 PM EDT

Running Barefoot Is Especially Dangerous, Even For Experienced Athletes: Here's Why

New findings presented at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons show that it's extremely important to never run barefoot. Even for older, more experienced athletes who may feel like they can take to the field without the guidance of athletic wear, this is estremely d...

Jan 30, 2015 03:18 PM EST

Which Team Will Win? Our Body Clock May Decide

Our hopes and aspirations could be influenced by luck. Similarly, they could also be influenced by how much sleep we get the night before, which is particularly true for athletes.

Dec 01, 2014 11:01 AM EST

Google Glass May Help Athletes Perform Better in Long Distance Races

It turns out that athletes that are exposed to subliminal visual cues during endurance exercise may perform significantly better than those who aren't. Scientists have discovered that these cues prime an athlete's body to continue to work.

Oct 14, 2014 08:44 AM EDT

Athletes' Teeth May Suffer from High-Carb Diets, Sports Drinks and Eating Disorders

When you think about athletes, you think that they're in good health. A new study, though, shows that their diet--and teeth--may be suffering.

Aug 26, 2014 10:32 AM EDT

Scientists Analyze Some of the Fastest Human Sprinters in the World: The Key to Speed

It turns out that the secret to super speeds lies in the distinct limb dynamics that sprinters use to elevate ground forces upon foot-ground impact.

May 27, 2014 11:16 AM EDT

Recovery from Sports-Related Concussion May be Slower for Athletes Than Previously Thought

There's been a lot of work done on sports-related concussions lately. Now, there's more bad news. It turns out that recovery from these types of concussions may be slower than previously thought.