Children and youth in rural areas move around and play sports differently depending on their grade, gender, and family income. This study found disparities in sport participation and activity levels, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to promote physical activity and health equity among rural youth.
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With Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) like stroke, heart attack, and cancer, being the leading cause of mortality worldwide, it is important to take steps to mitigate risk. A study done on Korean adults found that increased intakes of multiple individual nutrients, from fruits and vegetables, were linked with a lower risk of NCDs.
Massage therapy is a highly popular practice among modern athletes, ranging from the community to professional level. Despite its popularity, a recent study found that its application had no significant negative or positive effects on motor performance, except for enhancing flexibility. However, there may still be benefits for various psychological states, including decreases in depression, stress, anxiety, and fatigue perception, as well as increases in mood, relaxation, and the perception of recovery.
Sleep plays a crucial role in all aspects of activity, particularly in sports. A recent study on 291 adult male participants revealed that combining a regular night of sleep with a nap resulted in enhanced cognitive and physical performance, as well as reduced perception of fatigue.
Baseball and softball are widely enjoyed by young athletes and contribute to the yearly tally of sports-related injuries. A recent study revealed that injuries among youth baseball players often occur due to contact, with a greater occurrence of head, neck, and facial injuries. On the other hand, softball injuries commonly affect the lower limbs and often manifest as sprains or strains.
Engaging in consistent physical activity throughout pregnancy offers a myriad of benefits. A recent study revealed that tailoring exercise routines to match a woman’s pre-pregnancy fitness level can effectively mitigate various pregnancy-related disorders, including gestational diabetes, hypertensive disorders, anxiety, prenatal depression, and numerous other health conditions.
Strength and conditioning are key in all areas of sport. One method of strength training is plyometric training, which is a series of explosive body weight resistance exercises. A recent study finds that sport performance consisting of throwing capacity, jumping ability, and sprint performance significantly improved due to plyometric training interventions.
Mental health is an integral and essential component of human health, and an unhealthy lifestyle can be associated with poor mental health. A recent study encourages the integration of micro- and macronutrients in a well-balanced and varied diet, accompanied by a healthy lifestyle, for preservation of normal brain function and well-being.
Parkinson’s disease is a serious medical condition that still does not have any known cure. Parkinson’s is a disease of the brain that causes individuals with it to slowly lose control of their muscles, often leading to tremors, or shaking. A recent study done on Parkinson’s disease patients who engaged in exercise, found that aerobic exercise has the ability to stabilize disease progression and enhance cognitive performance.
Falls and fall-related injuries pose significant threats not only to older adults but also to younger age groups, including working-age adults. A recent study, which investigated the effects of Judo exercise programs on 142 working-age adults over a period of 10 weeks, suggests that such programs may offer benefits in reducing the risk of falls and fall-related injuries.