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Light exercise can yield significant cognitive benefits, new research shows
Everyday physical activity, like going for a short walk or playing with the kids, may provide short-term benefits for cognitive health, equivalent to reversing four years of cognitive aging. That was a key finding for my colleagues and me in our new study, which was published in the journal Annals of Behavioral Medicine.
Labrum SLAP Tear
Your labrum is soft tissue that connects the socket part of the scapula (called the glenoid) with the head of the humerus. A tear in the labrum results in insufficient cushioning between those bones.
Soccer heading may cause more damage to the brain than previously thought
Heading is a widely used technique in soccer where the players control the direction of the ball by hitting it with their head. In recent years, research has been done that suggests a link between repeated head impacts and neurodegenerative diseases, such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
Weekend warrior' exercise pattern may equal more frequent sessions for lowering cognitive decline risk
Just one or two sessions of physical activity at the weekend—a pattern of exercise dubbed 'weekend warrior'—may be just as likely to lower the risk of cognitive decline, which can often precede dementia, as more frequent sessions, concludes research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Causes and Treatments for Quadriceps Tendinitis
Quadriceps tendinitis or tendinopathy often affects athletes, like volleyball and basketball players. However, any active person can develop this injury. The risk is higher if you suddenly increase your physical activity.