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MEDICAL RESEARCH August 5, 2016

Young hockey players face pressure to hide concussions

Young teens who play hockey may feel pressure from their teammates, parents, and coaches to deny their concussion symptoms, putting them at serious risk for re-injury, according to a recent study.

Fitness August 5, 2016

Gender predicts how athletes interact after game

Male pro-athletes may linger on peaceful or even loving touches after a match, while female athletes don't tend to embrace as heartily, according to a study of four sports with players from 44 countries.

Medications August 5, 2016

Can a portable device make biotech drugs on demand?

A portable system that produces tiny batches of biotech drugs might one day help get crucial medicines and vaccines to remote villages and war-torn regions where they're desperately needed, scientists hope.

Fitness August 4, 2016

Blisters and burns prompt fitness tracker recall

One of the first fitness trackers to include a wrist-worn heart rate monitor, the Basis Peak, is now being recalled because of its potential to cause blisters or burns on the skin, the company said today.

Fitness August 4, 2016

These fitness studios let you take a class for free

If you love to work out, you probably already know that the group fitness scene has been on the rise in recent years.

Fitness August 3, 2016

Serena Williams on going for gold, body confidence and being a role model

2016 has been the summer of Serena Williams: her Wimbledon win, the Olympics and the U.S. Open, where she will be going for a record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam title.

NUTRITION and FITNESS August 2, 2016

Can elevation training masks improve your endurance?

Q&A with Dr. Manny: I read athletes use elevation training masks to build up their lung capacity and improve their overall fitness, but do they really work?

Incredible Health August 1, 2016

Running police officer's act of kindness goes viral

On July 1, Kent Green, a police officer in Mesa, Arizona, began receiving messages from people who said they had seen his photo on Facebook.

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH July 29, 2016

Too much light at night, too little in the morning tied to obesity risk

Older people exposed to high lighting in the evening, and low light in the morning are more likely to gain weight, and the opposite light exposures may encourage weight loss, Japanese researchers say.

Fitness July 28, 2016

To reverse damage of sitting, take a brisk, hour-long walk

If you spend all day sitting on your rear end, then you might want to schedule some time for a brisk walk — just make sure you can spare at least an hour.

Fitness July 28, 2016

How to get people to step up their exercise

A healthy dose of friendly competition combined with a cash incentive may be an effective way to motivate people to exercise more, according to a new study