Seniors, 18 Holes of Golf Might Make You Smarter

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• October 18, 2023
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Want to do something to protect your thinking skills as you age? Swing that golf club or go for a walk.

A new study found that walking about 3.7 miles or playing 18 holes of golf improved cognitive function. Nordic walking, a type of full-body walking using poles, showed...

Golfers, Don't Forget Sunscreen: Your Skin Cancer Risk Is Higher

• Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
• August 3, 2023
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Golfing may be a great way to get outdoors and enjoy the pleasures of a classic summer pastime. But a new study warns that walking the greens for hours on end without adequate sun protection may notably increase the risk for skin cancer.

Researchers in Australia fou...

Have Arthritis? Take a Swing at Golf for Better Health

• Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
• April 26, 2023
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Could golfing be good medicine for arthritis?

Yes, according to researchers who found that for people with osteoarthritis, golfing lowered psychological distress and improved general health when compared with the general population.

"Golf is a health-enhancing...

Golf Is Healthy Exercise for Seniors, Study Confirms

• Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
• February 7, 2023
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Want to stay healthy well into your golden years? Grab a bag of clubs and hit the green, new research suggests.

Golfing beat walking or even Nordic walking (a full-body workout that consists of walking using specialized poles) when it came to improving several key measur...

A Pre-Game Routine Can Boost an Athlete's Performance: Study

• November 28, 2021
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NBA great Michael Jordan had a special ritual he would follow before every free throw: He would assume a shoulder-width stance, spin the basketball in his hands, bounce the ball three times, and then spin the ball once more while focusing on the rim before finally taking his s...

Golf Cart Injuries Keep Rising Among U.S. Kids

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• October 12, 2021
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Golf carts aren't just for golfing anymore: They also abound in retirement communities, on farms, and at sporting and other events.

But the downside of that newfound popularity may be that an increasing number of children and adolescents are injured from the carts each y...

Keep Your Kids Safe From COVID While Playing Sports

• September 25, 2021
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COVID-19 shouldn't keep budding athletes on the sidelines. But it's critical to keep them safe from the coronavirus while playing sports.

The National Athletic Trainers' Association has some timely tips.

COVID vaccines for those 12 and older have been a game change...

Knee Replacement Won't Keep Golfers Off the Course

• Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
• August 9, 2021
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Golf after total knee replacement is apparently par for the course.

Researchers say most golfers can return to the links within five months of surgery and play as well -- or as poorly -- as they did before.

"A lot of patients come to the office wondering when they'...

Could Taking a Swing at Golf Help Parkinson's Patients?

• March 3, 2021
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For helping Parkinson's patients improve their balance and mobility, golf may beat the martial art exercise tai chi, a new, small study reveals.

"Exercise is well-known to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease," said study author Dr. Anne-Marie Wills, noting it helps...

Help Young Athletes Keep Their Competitive Edge During Pandemic

• Robert Preidt
• November 9, 2020
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There are a number of ways that young athletes can maintain their conditioning while away from their sports during the coronavirus pandemic, an expert says.

"Although competitive practice or play isn't an option for most right now, athletes should create and stick to a r...

Time Spent on the Links May Lengthen Life

• Kayla McKiski
• February 12, 2020
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Grab your golf clubs. Spending a day on the green at least once a month may lower the risk of early death among older adults, a new study finds.

About 25 million Americans play golf, which is a sport that can reduce stress and yield exercise benefits. Social in natur...

Walking, Not Riding, Boosts Health in Golfers With Knee Woes

• Robert Preidt
• February 26, 2019
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Walking the golf course instead of riding in a cart offers heart health benefits that may outweigh potential joint harm for golfers with knee osteoarthritis, a new small study reports.

The study included 10 golfers with knee osteoarthritis who played two 18-hole rou...