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Pickleball Injuries Are on the Rise. Why Are So Many Players Ignoring the Pain?
In a new Harris Poll, nearly 50% of people say it’s not worth seeing a doctor for a sports injury they think will probably heal on its own.
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Parents, Coaches: Help Young Athletes Avoid Summer Heat Hazards
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 20, 2024
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Another broiling summer looms, along with another season of kids' summer sports.
It's a potentially harmful, even lethal combination. But experts at Nationwide Children's Hospital (NCH) have advice for kids, parents and coaches on how to keep young athletes safe when the...
Arthritis Can Often Follow ACL Surgeries in Young Adults
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 10, 2024
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Early-onset arthritis may hit as many as one in every four young people who undergo anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgeries, new research warns.
The arthritic pain emerges within 6 to 12 months post-surgery, according to Michigan State University (MSU) ...
Suicide Rates Have Doubled in 20 Years Among U.S. College Athletes
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 5, 2024
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Suicides among U.S. college athletes have doubled over the past two years, according to data from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Suicide is now the second most common cause of death for college athletes after accidents, results show.
“Athlet...
Better Eye-Tracking: A Hidden Advantage for Sportsmen, Gamers
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 2, 2024
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Smacking a 100-mile-an-hour fastball or shooting down a fast-moving alien invader in a video game might involve more than fast reflexes, researchers report.
Elite gamers and pro athletes may also have a hidden vision advantage over others, a new study finds.
Some p...
Youth Baseball Can Lead to Overuse Injuries: What Parents Need to Know
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 13, 2024
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Baseball season is near, and one orthopedic surgeon is warning young players and their coaches and parents about the very real danger of overuse injuries.
Kids Battling Mental Health Issues Have Tougher Time Recovering From Concussion
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 11, 2024
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Kids struggling with mental health problems have a tougher time recovering from a concussion, a new study finds.
These troubled kids tend to have more emotional symptoms after
Embryo Technology Might Lead to Children With Genes From Two Men
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 11, 2024
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New technology might soon allow men in same-sex relationships to have a child genetically related to both dads, researchers say.
The technology uses skin cells from one person to alter the genetics of a donated egg, researchers reported March 8 in the journal
Sport Coach's Style Can Boost a Player's Mental Health
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 7, 2024
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Athletes whose coaches are open, authentic and positive are more likely to have better mental health, a new study says.
Athletes feel happier and deal with problems more easily if their coaches adopt an “authentic leadership” style, researchers report in the journal ...
Rodeo Riders Risk Rough Injuries
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 1, 2024
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Rodeo riders might make it all look easy, but they're actually participating in one of the most strenuous sports around, experts say.
As such, folks participating in rodeo need to take steps to protect themselves, just as other athletes do, said
Just a Small Boost in Fitness Cuts Men's Prostate Cancer Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 31, 2024
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Even small increases in a man's cardio fitness can significantly reduce his risk of developing prostate cancer, researchers report.
An annual increase in aerobic fitness of 3% or more is linked to a 35% lower risk of prostate cancer, according to a report published Jan. ...
Sports Concussion Recovery Time Similar for Men, Women
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 26, 2024
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It's long been thought that it takes more time for a woman to recover from a concussion than a man.
But a new national study of U.S. college athletes refutes that notion, finding that women and men recover from sports-related head injuries at about the same pace.
R...
Teen Sports Pay Dividends for Bone Health Decades Later
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- January 9, 2024
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Teens who are active are doing their bones a lasting favor, Japanese researchers report.
"Physical exercise in adolescence affects BMD [bone mineral density] more than 50 years later in older adults," said lead researcher
Defibrillators Now Mandatory at Some Gyms, Stadiums -- Why Aren't More People Using Them?
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 2, 2024
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Because athletes young and old can suffer cardiac arrest, some states have mandated the placement of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in gyms, stadiums and other sports venues.
But a new study finds the use of AEDs by bystanders for cardiac arrest at athletic sit...
Tennis Ball Impacts Can Also Cause Concussions
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 7, 2023
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Games like football, soccer and rugby come to mind when thinking about sports-related concussions.
But a smashing tennis shot could cause a traumatic brain injury if the ball whacks a player's head, a new study argues.
Concussions can happen if a tennis ball travel...
Persistent Inflammation Could Drive Brain Issues in Former Football Players
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 1, 2023
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The repeat head injuries suffered by football players, boxers and other athletes appear to affect brain health long after players have given up their sport.
New research from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore could explain why: The persistence in the brain of inflamm...
Playing Pro Football May Shorten Players' Lives, Study Finds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 2, 2023
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Playing professional football, especially if you are a lineman, may shorten your life, a new study suggests.
The University of Minnesota researchers thought that perhaps professional football players are unlike “American men in general” in ways that determine their f...
Steroid Use Could Raise Teen Athletes' Odds for Concussion
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 24, 2023
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Use of steroids among high school athletes is a continuing problem, and now new research finds these youths are also more likely to suffer a concussion while they play.
Teens Are Quitting Sports as Social Media Ups Body Image Concerns
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 20, 2023
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Kids who get discouraged by idealized athletic bodies on social media may end up dropping out of sports, a small study suggests.
In a preliminary study of 70 kids who played -- or used to play -- sports, researchers found that some had quit because they thought they didn...
Pickleball Is All the Rage, Here's Tips on Preventing Injuries
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 16, 2023
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Pickleball has become wildly popular, but that may be fueling a rise in pickleball-related injuries.
“It's quickly becoming a sport of choice for adults over the age of 50,” said Dr. Brian Cole<...
Treatment for Common Rotator Cuff Ailment May Be Useless
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- October 12, 2023
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Treating shoulder pain with steroid shots or removal of cartilage buildup yields the same result as no treatment at all, a Norwegian research team reports.
They said their findings call into question treatment guidelines for calcific tendinopathy, a pain...
Could Living Football Players Be Overdiagnosed for CTE?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 6, 2023
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Former pro football players with symptoms of depression or anxiety are far more likely to receive an unverifiable diagnosis of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) than players without those mental health conditions, a new study reports.
Players with depression are 9.5...
Another School Sports Season: How to Lower Your Child's Odds for Injury
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 19, 2023
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Playing sports can offer a lot of benefits for kids, but it's also important to help protect them from injuries.
Parents and coaches can make a big difference in helping kids play safely, according to Nemours Kids Health.
The medical organization suggests startin...
Mountain Biking May Not Be as Risky as You Think
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 1, 2023
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If mountain biking is your exercise of choice, go for it.
A new study finds that the benefits of this sport outweigh the risks, dashing a com...
Autopsy Study of Athletes Who Died Young Shows Many Had Signs of CTE
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- August 29, 2023
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The degenerative brain disease known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) may be striking some at much younger ages than thought possible: New research has uncovered early signs of the condition in amateur athletes who died young after playing contact sports.
The tr...
Playing Football Might Raise Parkinson's Risk
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 11, 2023
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The link between pro football and the risk for a neurodegenerative disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is well known, and now a new study suggests that football may also up the risk for Parkinson's disease, even among past high school and college players.
...
5 Ways Your Teen Can Prepare for Sports Season
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 21, 2023
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Competitive sports can be a lot of fun for kids and teens, but starting a new season requires some planning.
Nemours TeensHealth offers some suggestions for kids and teens who are taking up a new sport or beginning a new season.
- Start by getting i...
As the Popularity of Pickleball Soars, So Do Related Injuries, Poll Finds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 12, 2023
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Pickleball is a hot trend and it's getting folks exercising who haven't been so active in a long time.
It's also racking up injuries — both overuse type and acute traumas — often in those aged 50 and up.
A new poll suggests these players are forgoing care when ...
Australian Footballer Is First Female Athlete to Receive Diagnosis of CTE
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 5, 2023
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Heather Anderson, a star Australian rules football player who died last November, is the first female professional athlete to be diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE.
"She is the first female athlete diagnosed with CTE, but she will not be the last," ...
As Pickleball's Popularity Rises, So Do Related Injuries
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 4, 2023
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Pickleball has burst onto the scene, inspiring people of all ages to pick up a paddle.
But as with any sport, it's possible to get hurt. Some best practices can help prevent injuries, according to a sports medicine expert.
For pickleball players, the most common in...
New Ways to Spot Risk for CTE in Boxers, MMA Fighters
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 29, 2023
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Autopsy is currently the only way to definitively diagnose chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease often seen in athletes who've suffered repeated blows to the head.
But there may be a way to predict which athletes are likely to develop CTE, ...
After Battling Mental Health Issues, Star Gymnast Simone Biles Plans Return to Competition
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 28, 2023
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After a focus on her own mental health and that of other athletes, U.S. gymnast Simone Biles will return to elite competition.
Biles will begin with the Aug. 5 U.S. Classic outside of Chicago, the Associated Pre...
Taking Ketone Supplements to Boost Sports Performance Could Backfire
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- June 26, 2023
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Athletes using ketone supplements to boost their performance may be kidding themselves, researchers say.
The literature on the benefit of ketone supplements is mixed. Some studies have shown the supplements improve performance, but others say they have no effect or even...
Which Football Players Face Highest Odds for Brain Disorder CTE? New Findings May Tell
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- June 26, 2023
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The number and strength of head impacts, not concussions, cause degenerative brain injuries to football players, a new study suggests.
That's what appears to drive the growing number of cases of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), researchers say.
Chronic traum...
Head Injury Outcomes Could Take Years to Unfold
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- June 22, 2023
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A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have long-term effects, much like a chronic condition, a new study says.
Looking at hundreds of patients, researchers found that problems related to traumatic brain injuries can last for years, with people improving and declining at dif...
Study of Former NFL Players Shows Race Differences in Chronic Pain
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- June 19, 2023
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A pro football career can mean chronic pain after retirement, but Black players are especially hard-hit, a new study finds.
The study, of nearly 4,000 former National Football League (NFL) players, found that Black men reported more intense, more debilitating pain than t...
With Training, Soccer Headers Might Be Safe for Teen Players
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 29, 2023
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Limited "heading" of a soccer ball in youth sports may not cause irreversible harm, as long as players are properly trained, a new study finds.
This study from concussion researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) looked at the consequences of repeated he...
New 'National Sports Brain Bank' Will Boost Head Injury Research
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 19, 2023
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A new brain bank is accepting future donations from living athletes, in an effort to perform long-term research into the effects of sports-related concussion.
Even Decades After Use, Anabolic Steroids Could Take Big Toll on Health
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- May 16, 2023
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Lured by promises of bigger muscles and better performance on the field, many athletes and bodybuilders turn to anabolic steroids despite their well-known side effects, including increased risk for heart disease and mood issues.
Now, two new studies show these harms...
For NHL Players, More Fighting on the Ice Is Linked to Shorter Lives
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 11, 2023
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Fighting is par for the course in professional ice hockey, but a new study raises the question of whether it is shortening some players' lives.
The study, of hundreds of Na...
Different Body Types May Excel Depending on Climate, Study Finds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 11, 2023
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A study of triathletes reveals certain body types perform better in certain climates.
Taller, leaner runners with long limbs tend to excel in Ironman endurance events held in warm climates, whereas marathoners with stockier builds and shorter limbs perform better in col...
Achilles Tendinitis: What Is It, and What Are the Treatments?
- Sean Peden, MD, Foot And Ankle Surgeon, Yale Medicine Orthopaedic HealthDay Reporter
- May 5, 2023
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Chronic tendon issues are a frequent source of pain and can limit activity. They become more common with age, weight and certain activities, and early and appropriate diagnosis by a doctor is critical to get the best outcomes.
The Achilles tendon is the biggest tendon in...
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...
For Athletes, Diet Might Influence Sleep Patterns
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 24, 2023
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Need to get your shut-eye on time? What you eat could make a difference, according to a new study.
Researchers found that college athletes who ate more carbohydrates and vitamins B12 and C tended to go to sleep and wake up earlier.
It's possible that these nutrient...
Sports Bra Support Makes a Difference for Women Runners
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 21, 2023
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A good sports bra provides more than sturdy support alone for female runners.
The increased breast support affects biomechanics in other parts of the body -- and, a new study shows, the right sports bra could actually boost a woman's running performance by 7%.
“O...
Baseball Season Is Here: Watch Out for UCL Tears
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 12, 2023
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Spring brings with it the joy of baseball, but too much of a good thing can lead to elbow injuries in young pitchers.
An expert from UT Southwestern in Dallas offers some tips for youth baseball players, their parents and coaches about avoiding and being aware of injurie...
How Soon Can You Resume Tennis, Golf After Shoulder Surgery?
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- March 7, 2023
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Returning to golf, tennis or pickleball after shoulder replacement surgery shouldn't be too hard.
Healing does take time, but within a few months most people can get back to play at their pre-surgery level without the pain that they experienced before, a pair of new stud...
Which High School Sports Cause Kids the Most Injuries?
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- March 7, 2023
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Fewer high school athletes are getting hurt playing sports, but those who do are more likely to suffer severe injuries that require surgery or a timeout from their chosen sport, new research shows.
Which teens are most at risk? Those who participate in football, girls' s...
Most College Athletes With Genetic Heart Trouble Can Safely Play Sports: Study
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 7, 2023
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New research offers hope to elite athletes who have genetic heart conditions but still want to play sports.
In the new study, after a follow-up of seven years, researchers found that 95% of athletes with a diagnosed and treated genetic heart disease had no disease-trigge...
Gearing Up for Kids' Sports Season? Put Safety First
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 4, 2023
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Playing sports can be good for kids of all abilities.
A leading medical organization offers some tips for getting children involved, while helping keep them safe and injury-free.
“We encourage children to play a variety of sports, both to increase their enjoyment...
Getting Your Child Ready for Spring Sports
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 19, 2023
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Spring sports season will be here soon, so it's time to get kids ready after a winter break.
Sports can teach valuable lessons, including teamwork, good sportsmanship, good communication, preparing for success, handling a loss, time management and the importance of doing...