Sports Medicine

Low-intensity preconditioning boosts neurological outcomes

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The team led by Prof. Lin Zhu from Guangzhou Sport University have demonstrated that 4-week low-intensity treadmill exercise before the onset of an ischemic stroke can significantly reduce brain injury and improve neurological outcomes. This study, published in Translational Exercise Biomedicine (ISSN: 2942-6812), an official partner journal of International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS), offers a promising, non-pharmacological strategy … Read more

EXCLUSIVE | ‘My body couldn’t hide the truth anymore’: Saina Nehwal on her career-altering injury

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Saina Nehwal walks in wearing a pastel green salwar suit, her hair neatly tied back. Almost instinctively, she apologises for making us wait, even though she hasn’t. Her home carries the modest hum of a regular Indian household. Her father, Harvir Singh Nehwal, sits before the television, glancing up occasionally. He is preparing a meal … Read more

Protecting Football Players’ Brains: Breakthrough Study

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Toronto, Ontario, Jan. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toronto, Ontario, January 23, 2026 A new study in the Journal of Neurotrauma offers the first real-world solution to a long-standing problem in football: protecting players’ brains from the silent damage of repeated head impacts. Conducted over a full NCAA Division one season, the research shows that … Read more

Footballer Foot Surgery: 2-Month Recovery Timeline

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Assane Diao Undergoes Successful Foot Surgery, Faces recovery Period Forward Assane Diao recently underwent a successful surgical procedure on his right foot too address an injury sustained during… The post Footballer Foot Surgery: 2-Month Recovery Timeline appeared first on NewsyList. Source link

New Canadian Guideline for Postpartum Physical Activity

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During the first year after giving birth, mothers should work up to 120 min/wk of moderate to vigorous physical activity, such as brisk walking and muscle-strengthening exercises, according to a new Canadian guideline. The document focuses on postpartum physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep. Produced by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, the guideline also … Read more

New guidelines recommend 2 hours of weekly exercise for postpartum women

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New mums should be strongly encouraged to begin clocking up at least two hours of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity such as brisk walking and muscle strengthening exercises each week in the first three months after birth, when physically able, to improve health and well-being, say experts in a new guideline published by the British … Read more

Digital health interventions fall short for patients with diabetes and heart disease

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Can telemedicine and exercise apps improve the health of people with type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease? A large study led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) shows that the positive effects are minimal. Study leader Prof. Martin Halle views the results as clear evidence of misplaced priorities in medical care. Direct care … Read more