Why is this study important? Women have been competing in elite sport for centuries. Although more women and girls are competing than ever before – with gender parity finally achieved at the Paris 2024 Olympics – research has not kept pace. Over the last decade, women made up only about 10% of all participants in […]
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Physical Activity During Childhood Improves Mental Health
In this blog, we report novel findings from a recent study on how physical activity during certain periods can protect children from developing common psychiatric conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and addiction (1). We also highlight that participation in organized sports seems to have a broad beneficial effect and then discuss explanations for this pattern, […]
The SWEREX study: Understanding Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Rates in Higher-Level Athletes.
Key words: Anterior Cruciate Ligament; Epidemiology; Women in sport This blog is based on a recently published study in BJSM (1). Why is this study important? Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are a major problem for athletes involved in pivoting sports at all levels(2-4). Understanding how often these injuries happen, who is most at risk, […]
Can Intravenous Iron Therapy Boost Exercise Performance and Reduce Fatigue in Active Women?
Key words: Iron Deficiency, Women’s Health, Exercise Performance Why is this study important? Iron deficiency without anemia (IDNA) is a common issue among recreationally active women of reproductive age, driven by factors such as menstrual blood loss and exercise-induced iron depletion (1). While oral iron supplements are often used to address this, they can cause […]
Is cardiorespiratory fitness related to health among children and youth? What we know and what is still missing.
Keywords: Cardiorespiratory fitness, health outcomes, youth, clinical This blog provides a summary of a recent study published in BJSM (1). What is cardiorespiratory fitness? Cardiorespiratory fitness, also called aerobic fitness, represents the ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to work together to supply oxygen to muscles during prolonged physical activity. It is influenced […]
Water or land exercise – what is better for kids with long COVID?
Subtitle: Discover which type of exercise—water-based or land-based—better helps children with long COVID Key words: child; long COVID; SARS-CoV-2, exercise What is long COVID in children? Long COVID is when children continue to feel unwell weeks or even months after recovering from COVID-19. There is no single definition, but experts agree that it includes symptoms that […]
Personal Energy Availability Questionnaire (PEAQ)
For athletes striving to reach their peak performance, the PEAQ can help individuals reach their personal full potential. Click here to get started on the PEAQ. Energy Availability and REDs Matching energy intake to energy demands helps you reach personal peak health and exercise performance. On the other hand, failing to meet your energy demands results […]
Beat the Heat: A guide to preventing heat illness in British American football players
Introduction External heat illnesses (EHI) are a prevalent problem in American football globally due to the sports scheduling, high physical demands and protective equipment. Preventing EHI by understanding, recognizing and managing symptoms can improve players’ health and save lives. Therefore, this blog explores the causes, symptoms, risk factors, and preventive measures to help players, coaches, […]
Safe Activity Participation Following Total Hip Replacement
Key words: total hip replacement, sports, activity, safety Why is this study important? Total hip replacement (THR) is one of the most common and successful surgeries worldwide for relieving hip arthritis. In recent decades, younger and active individuals are getting THR, and and they are increasingly hoping to continue high-level activities after surgery. However, no […]
Exercise and brain health: new insights on cognitive benefits
Have you ever noticed feeling mentally clearer after physical activity? That post-exercise mental clarity isn’t just your imagination – it reflects real cognitive changes. Our research team undertook a major review of the evidence to dig deeper into exactly how movement shapes our thinking. What we discovered about exercise and your brain Our analysis examined […]