A new study published in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology suggests that poor sleep quality may be linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Researchers believe that inadequate sleep was associated with heightened levels of calcium in the coronary arteries and arterial stiffness. “Inadequate sleep is a common problem and a likely source of poor health, […]
Ankle Injuries and the Buster Posey Rule
Major rule changes in sports don’t come along often, but when they do, it’s usually because of incidents involving high profile athletes. The words Tuck Rule and Tom Brady have become synonymous, and just two years ago, Major League Baseball announced that home-plate collisions would be banned after one of their biggest up-and-coming stars suffered […]
College Students With Ankle Instability Are Less Active
School is under way, and that means college campuses are full once again. Last week we shared some tips on how college students can avoid gaining weight by staying active on campus, but now we’ve learned of a related study that can help students stay active. According to new research, college-aged students who suffer from […]
Judo Could Help Correct Flat Feet in Children
A new study published in the Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics suggests that judo training may help prevent flat feet and related foot deformities in children. Although the study doesn’t prove causation, researchers uncovered that boys who practiced judo had significantly higher foot arches and better balance than a group of boys who didn’t practice the […]
Runners Should Seek Comfort Over Other Factors In Running Shoes
A new scientific review suggests that runners should seek comfort over other technical criteria, like shoes designed to reduce strike force or over/under pronation. According to the new findings, many runners overthink their feet needs when purchasing a pair of running shoes. Nowadays companies are pitching all sorts of shoe advancements, like minimalist shoes, shoes with extra […]
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