New research comparing the signs of metabolic syndrome in professional baseball and football players reveals that the larger professional athletes -- football linemen in particular -- may encounter future health problems despite their rigorous exercise routines.
Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Bell's Palsy, Children's Health, Diagnostic Imaging, Healthy Living, Heart Diseases
Young Athletes at Risk of Heat Injury
Posted by mittan 83 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
Sports medicine experts issue hot-weather guidelines for coaches Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Heat Illness, Sports Injuries, Sports Safety
Teen Athletes Sleep Better Than Couch Potatoes
Posted by mittan 93 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
They also report higher energy during the day and greater ability to concentrate Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Sleep Disorders, Teen Health
A compound from honeybees known as propolis, the substance bees use to seal their hives, may protect against heat stress in athletes, according to a new article.
"Boomeritis" Hits Aging Athletes
Posted by mittan 142 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
Fifty may be the new thirty, but baby boomers' bodies haven't heard the news. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Topics: Exercise for Seniors, Sports Injuries
Competitive sports and endurance training comes with a real -- even if rare -- twist. While most people will enjoy the benefits and pleasures of exercise, there are a few for whom regular athletic training will increase the risk of cardiac arrhythmias and even sudden death.
Sports medicine researchers have found that young female professional dancers face the same health risks as young female athletes when they don't eat enough to offset the energy they spend, and stop menstruating as a consequence.
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