News articles tagged with 'athlete' (Page 9)
Sedentary high school girls are at significant risk for future osteoporosis
— 30 May 2008 20:29 | HealthSignificant numbers of female high school athletes and non-athletes suffer from one or more components of the female athlete triad, a combination of three conditions that can lead to…
Research shows how exercise changes structure and function of heart
— 23 Apr 2008 13:47 | HealthFor the first time researchers are beginning to understand exactly how various forms of exercise impact the heart. Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators, in collaboration…
Optometrist establishes sports vision clinic
— 22 Apr 2008 15:13 | HealthThe standard eye chart only covers letters and numbers, but athletes need above average vision to track balls hurtling toward them at alarming speeds. To test those special skills,…
New findings on menstrual disorders in top athletes
— 17 Apr 2008 11:52 | HealthIt has long been assumed that menstrual disorders amongst elite female athletes are related to tough training regimes combined with insufficient energy intake. However, a new doctoral…
Female soccer players can take steps to avoid knee injuries
— 2 Jan 2008 18:10 | HealthThe number of damaging knee injuries among female soccer players has grown at an alarming rate. 'Women injure their knees, especially their anterior cruciate ligaments (ACL), six to…