October 12, 2022

Your E-Bike Is No Match for Real Biking: Study

That e-bike might make hilly rides a lot more fun, but it’s not improving your fitness the way a good old-fashioned bicycle would, a new study shows.

October 10, 2022

Retired Pro Rugby Players Face More Than Double the Odds for Brain Illnesses

New research suggests you can add rugby players to the list of professional athletes who face a significantly heightened risk of brain diseases following years of intense contact play.

October 6, 2022

AHA News: College Softball Player's Heart Stops After Routine Play

In her second game of the day, Fordham University shortstop Sarah Taffet hit a ground ball to first base. The fielder charged forward, stopped the ball and kept going to tag out Sarah. It turned into a small collision, with Sarah getting knocked to the ground.

September 19, 2022

Arm Pain in the Young and Fit: It Could Be a Vascular Disorder

venous and arterial -- happen when one or the other is compressed. Because this affects blood flow, these are considered more serious and usually require surgery.

September 14, 2022

Want to Maintain Muscle?  Frequency of Workouts Is Key

Whether the goal is bulging biceps or just a bit more strength and mass, a relatively light workout several times a week beats a more intense one done just once a week.