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Newswise — In the pressure cooker that is March Madness, some teams collapse and others thrive. Players and coaches who compete every year for that one shining moment strive to understand what makes that important difference. The first round of the men’s and women’s NCAA basketball tournaments begin later this month. Florida State University faculty
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Newswise — Caitlin Murphy is a research scientist in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health. She is an expert in maternal and child health, women’s health, reproductive health and disparities in health among vulnerable populations. She has done previous research on maternal mental
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Newswise — According to the Alzheimer’s Association, almost two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer’s dementia are women. While some of this discrepancy can be attributed to women living longer than men on average, researchers believe biological factors play a role as well. A pair of new studies from the University of Chicago explore sex-specific differences in the
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Physical exercise and dieting are well-known and effective methods for fat loss and improving cardiovascular health. However, different individuals often react differently to the same exercise regimen or dietary plan. While specific individuals may undergo substantial fat loss, others may observe only limited effects. A wide range of inter-individual variability in weight gain and changes
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Newswise — Sonia Suter is The Henry St. George Tucker III Dean’s Research Professor of Law; The Kahan Family Research Professor of Law; Founding Director, Health Law Initiative at the George Washington University Law School. Professor Suter is an expert in the intersection of law, medicine and bioethics with a particular focus on reproductive rights,
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BYLINE: Tessa Roy Newswise — When U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was diagnosed with prostate cancer, his illness was largely kept quiet from the public. Though Austin faced scrutiny for not being more forthcoming about his health, experts like Daniela Wittmann Ph.D., L.M.S.W. say prostate cancer is often difficult for men to discuss openly.  Wittmann answers some common
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This meta-analysis aimed to examine the effects of plyometric training on physical fitness attributes in handball players. A systematic literature search across PubMed, SCOPUS, SPORTDiscus, and Web of Science identified 20 studies with 563 players. Plyometric training showed significant medium-to-large effects on various attributes: countermovement jump with arms (ES = 1.84), countermovement jump (ES =
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Bodyweight Workouts Train anywhere with this effective full body bodyweight workout. The best bodyweight exercises to build muscle and tone the arms, legs, back, chest and core. We love that this workout can be scaled for all fitness levels. Each move includes options to make the exercise more advanced, or keep it low-impact and beginner-friendly.
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The primary objective of this systematic review with meta-analysis is to methodically discern and compare the impact of diverse warm-up strategies, including both static and dynamic stretching, as well as post-activation potentiation techniques, on the immediate performance of gymnasts. Adhering to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, this paper evaluated
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Abs + Core Workouts Strengthen and define the entire core with this standing ab workout. These five standing ab exercises are designed to target every muscle in your core. Intensify this standing ab workout by adding weights, or knock it out with just your bodyweight. [embedded content]   Build a strong core with this quick
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The Pro Volleyball Federation’s Atlanta Vibe has announced a multi-year partnership with Emory Healthcare, made official by both organizations today. The partnership makes Emory Healthcare the official team healthcare provider of the Atlanta Vibe and the first-ever jersey patch sponsor for the city’s newest professional sports team. “When we began building a professional sports team
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