ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Athletes from 10 European countries will take part in an allergy and asthma study at the Beijing Olympics....
... normal growth. Yet, with all the information available out there, it's becoming harder than ever for a young athlete to filter truth from myth, and detangle the good from the bad and the ugly, says a ...
... she said.
According to Mah, coaches at Stanford have been paying close attention to their athletes' involvement in the ongoing study.
"Many of the Stanford coaches are definitely more aware of the ...
... -meter sprint times, reaction times, turn times and kick strokes. Alertness and mood also improved. Results agree with data obtained from athletes on other Stanford sports teams in this ongoing study.
If athletes believe they are using a performing-enhancing drug, they may think their athletic performance improves, and in some men it can, even if they are actually taking a dummy drug, a new study ...
If athletes believe they are using a performing-enhancing drug, they may think their athletic performance improves, and in some men it can, even if they are actually taking a dummy drug, a new study ...
Pressured by the nation’s athletic system, China’s Olympic aspirants are pushing themselves to their limits.
A study has found the performance enhancing effects of growth hormone could be in the mind, as athletes felt they improved whether or not they received the drug.
... the University of Washington says "adding electrocardiography to the screening process will detect more athletes with silent cardiovascular disorders at risk of sudden death."
Both Drezner and Sofi ...
Athletes who take part in competitive sport should be screened for potentially fatal heart problems before they compete, according to a study.
Drinking caffeine while eating carbohydrates helps athletes recover more quickly after a strenuous workout, new research has found.
... , the winners often scaling thousands of steps in just a few minutes. New research has shed light on the metabolic profile of athletes, as well as having a potential impact on studies of aging.
... , a team of medical support staff prepare to work behind the scenes to make sure the athletes perform at their best. Many of them will have to give up weeks of pay to be part of Canada's Olympic ...
Sport scientist Steve Draper from the University of Gloucestershire says drummers have as much stamina as elite athletes.
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, July 25 (UPI) -- DNA analysis has confirmed that a Dutch athlete who was banned from competition in 1950 because of doubts about her gender was a woman.
