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May 20 2026HEALTH

Balance Boost: How Training Helps Athletes With Ankle Issues

Athletes who suffer from chronic ankle instability often struggle with staying steady while moving. Studies show that this condition can arise after repeated ankle sprains and tends to hurt balance during sport. Researchers gathered data from many trials to see if balance training can fix this

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Apr 23 2026SPORTS

Water: A Hidden Health Issue for Athletes

Athletes often focus on staying hydrated to keep their performance up. They learn how much water to drink during long workouts and hot days. This focus has helped many athletes avoid cramps and keep their energy levels high. But what about the everyday habits of drinking water? Many people, athlete

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Apr 11 2026BUSINESS

Third Point Pulls Out of CoStar Proxy Battle

Third Point, a hedge fund run by billionaire Daniel Loeb, decided to abandon its plan to launch a proxy fight against CoStar Group. The firm sold all of its shares in the real‑estate data company, which also owns Apartments. com and Homes. com. In a letter to investors, Loeb explained that the compa

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Mar 05 2026SPORTS

Paralympians Keep Focus Amid Global Tension

Athletes in Milan Cortina are ready to compete, even as news of war spreads across the world. The Winter Paralympics began on Friday, and competitors are staying calm to perform at their best. Many athletes have spoken about the difficulty of concentrating when headlines talk about conflict in the

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Nov 28 2025SCIENCE

How Athletes Pace Themselves in Long-Distance Races

Athletes often wonder how to pace themselves in long-distance races. This is not just about running fast. It is about managing energy to finish strong. Different athletes use different strategies. Some start fast, others slow, and some keep a steady pace. But what works best? This is not clear. Stud

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Nov 04 2025HEALTH

Fueling Athletes: What Metabolic Rates Reveal About Health

Athletes push their bodies to the limit, but what happens when they don't fuel them right? Low energy availability, or LEA, occurs when athletes don't consume enough calories to match their energy output. This imbalance can lead to health issues. One way to check for LEA is by looking at the resting

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Jul 13 2025SPORTS

How Rowers Measure Their Effort: A Closer Look

Athletes often use their own feelings to measure how hard they train. This is called a subjective scale. It is easy to use and can be a good addition to more scientific methods. But how reliable is it? A recent study looked at how well rowers can rate their own effort during training. The study foc

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Jul 09 2025HEALTH

Heart Checks for Athletes: Can They Train While Waiting?

Athletes often go through heart screenings before they start training. These checks help spot any potential heart issues. But what happens when the results are not clear? Should the athlete keep training while waiting for more tests? Heart problems can be serious. That's why these screenings are im

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Mar 13 2025HEALTH

Brain Changes in Athletes: The Hidden Story of Concussions

Athletes often face the risk of concussions during their careers. These injuries can lead to changes in the brain that aren't always visible right away. This is where the concept of subclinical neural alterations comes in. These are changes in the brain that don't show up on standard tests but can s

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Mar 11 2025HEALTH

Detecting Heart Issues in Athletes: A Smart Approach

Athletes pushing their bodies to the limit can sometimes lead to cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). These issues affect the heart and blood vessels, making early detection crucial. A new method has been developed to spot these problems using artificial intelligence. This method uses a special kind of a

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