Articles in the ‘Sports Science’ Category

Study Finds Connection Between Exercise and Alcohol



Most of us tend to assume that people who exercise regularly are more likely to be healthy in other aspects of life. After all, good health comes from a variety of factors, and no amount of exercise is going to completely make up for self-destructive or slovenly habits in other areas of health. But according [...]



Studies Show Music Boosts Exercise Performance



If you know a lot of people who are seriously into running, you may have noticed that many hardcore runners scorn the idea of stuffing their ears with headphone when they are out on the running course. They may feel that staying focused and listening to the body is far more [...]



Why Do Top Draft Picks So Often Fail?



In professional sports, so much hinges upon finding draft picks with the greatest potential to lead the organization to victories in the coming years. Millions of dollars go into scouting and signing top draft picks, and this does not even include the endless hours of research, thought, and debate that go [...]



Study: Protein supplements may do damage



Here’s some bad news for body builders seeking to buff up with protein supplements. According to a new study just released by the U.S.-based Consumer Reports, those supplements that are commonly seen in large tubs on store shelves may help build muscle, but they are not as safe as they are [...]



Is Exercise the Best Medicine?



We’re currently living through a strange period of history in which, even as we learn more and more about to how take care of ourselves and live fuller, longer lives, more people than every are choosing to live sedentary lifestyles with barely any physical activity at all. So much of the [...]