Soccer heading, especially when done often, can damage cellular connections in the brain. Read more >

Osteoarthritis is a product of your immune system, not just wear and tear... Read more >

The Grand Slam tennis player tells the world about her battle with Sjogren's syndrome Read more >

Sprained ankles and minor injuries clog emergency rooms, endangering people with serious problems. Read more >

Even light exercise can have a significant effect on the health of your heart and blood vessels. Read more >

Apples contain ursolic acid, which helps preserve muscle tissue and prevent the wasting that comes with age. Read more >

Dietary supplements can be helpful, but they cannot make up for an unhealthy diet. Read more >

Pitching too much can damage young (and old) arms. It is important to limit the number of pitches to reduce the risk of injury. Read more >

Don't let the term, "sports drink" fool you. Often these drinks have nearly as many calories as soda. Reach for water instead. Read more >

The best medicine for concussion is rest. Young children need even more rest after a concussion than teenagers do. Read more >

Changing up how you practice a new skill helps your brain learn better. Read more >

Sports injuries among child athletes are increasing. Many injuries can be prevented by getting proper rest, stretching after games... Read more >

A simple measure of reaction time can provide a clue as to whether an athlete has had a concussion. Read more >

Walking in high heels increases knee torque by 20-26%. Read more >

England has lost three World Cups on penalty kicks, so researchers came up with a new strategy. Read more >

Acupuncture can help reduce back pain, but piercing the skin may not be necessary to reap its benefits. Read more >

Taking birth control pills can interfere with women athletes' ability to build muscle mass. Read more >

Think of play (dancing, hiking, tennis) when you think of fitness. It will help keep you motivated. Read more >

Strengthening quads after a total knee replacement can improve functional performance enough to rival that of healthy older adults. Read more >

Strong quadriceps can keep knee cartilage from crumbling. Read more >

Spinal discs are gel-filled sacs that sit between the vertebrae (bones) of the spinal column. They function as a cushion or shock absorber. Read more >

A protein in cartilage appears associated with age-related articular cartilage loss, a discovery that could lead to more effective treatments for OA. Read more >

Have your feet measured before you buy athletic shoes. Exercising in tight shoes can cause a neuroma, or a pinched nerve. Read more >

Warming up before exercise can greatly reduce the risk of injury. Read more >

Study says Tai Chi can help reduce the pain of arthritis. Read more >

Glucosamine and chondroitin may not work as well together as we think. Read more >

Injuries during matches played on artificial turf are more likely to be severe than match injuries played on grass. Read more >

Female athletes risk of ACL injury is up to eight times greater than that of men. Fatigue is a big cause. Read more >

Gymnastics has one of the highest injury rates of all girls' sports, according to a survey of emergency room admissions. Read more >

A few minutes practice and exercise each day will keep a young athlete in shape, and ready to play. Read more >

A significant number of athletes suffer from undiagnosed exercise-induced asthma. Read more >

What is the major cause of heat stroke? Ignorance — of our own bodies, of the weather and of what one can do to the other. Read more >

You can get hepatitis B from sweat during contact sports, suggests an alarming new study. Read more >

The 24-hour rhythmic cycle of our bodies, known as circadian rhythm, significantly affects athletic performance, according to just-published research. Read more >

People who get a steroid injection in their shoulder might be better off waiting a few weeks before returning to regular activities or starting physical therapy, according to a new study. Read more >

In recent years, long distance runners have been getting conflicting advice from experts about liquids. Read more >

Tips to help urban athletes breathe easier. Read more >