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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.
Youth cheerleading is getting more athletic — and riskier
Pediatricians are now raising awareness of the risks. For the first time in over a decade the American Academy of Pediatrics has issued an updated statement this week on the risks of injuries related to youth cheerleading, and how to prevent them.
Innovative techniques shed light on hamstring injury in athletes
Hamstring injuries affect athletes across the globe, accounting for 10% of all injuries in field-based sports. Despite their frequency, the mechanisms behind these injuries and effective prevention strategies remain unclear. Findings from two recent studies offer new insights on hamstring injury prevention.
No, Seriously, One or Two Workouts a Week Is All You Need
Can’t find time to exercise during the workweek? Scientists have good news for you. Evidence is piling up that condensing your exercise into just one or two days a week — being a “weekend warrior” — is enough to reap the many benefits of physical activity.