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Fitness, Sports, Sports Medicine

How can I improve my running? 5 top tips for every runner, from a biomechanics expert

May 27, 2025

Anthony Blazevich, Edith Cowan University Humans and our ancestors have been running for millions of years. Back then, it helped us capture – or avoid becoming – prey. Now, we do it to keep fit, boost mental health, unwind in…

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Brain and Nervous System, Dementia, Injury Prevention, Sports, Sports Medicine

Dementia linked to repetitive brain trauma diagnosed in a female athlete for first time

July 5, 2023

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a devastating form of dementia which causes a decline in brain functioning and increased risk of mental illness. It is increasingly associated with athletes who play contact sports, such as football, boxing and martial arts.

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Fitness, Sports, Sports Medicine

Going back to the gym: how to avoid injuries after lockdown

April 26, 2021

Why’s better to ease into training after months off.

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Fitness, Health News, Musculoskeletal, Sports, Sports Medicine

Should you stretch before exercise?

January 21, 2021

To stretch or not to stretch before exercise: What you need to know about warm-ups

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Sports

Diving into cold water can be deadly – here’s how to survive it

June 30, 2019

Being immersed in cold water causes a “gasp” response and uncontrollable hyperventilation makes the odds of inhaling water much more likely.

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Fitness, Injury Prevention, Sports

Avoid injury: Get fit for skiing

December 26, 2018

Although strength and conditioning is important, cardiovascular fitness is also important – as many injuries occur as a result of fatigue.

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