College athletes face high rates of mental health stigma

College athletes face a lot of stressors alongside high rates of stigma surrounding mental health issues, new research shows.

Angela Turk-Georgia State • futurity
Sept. 11, 2023 ~6 min

Even young athletes are at risk for CTE

A new study suggests that it's not just older professional athletes who should be concerned about CTE.

Andrew Thurston-Boston U. • futurity
Aug. 29, 2023 ~11 min


Can playing football increase Parkinson’s risk?

There's a strong link between playing football and increased odds for reporting a Parkinson’s diagnosis or having disease-related symptoms.

Boston University • futurity
Aug. 15, 2023 ~7 min

Women’s soccer is just as great, test shows

When gender is obscured, viewers rate women's soccer the same as men's. Is perceived quality of the sport filtered through stereotypes?

Beat Müller-U. Zurich • futurity
July 17, 2023 ~4 min

Ringworm fungal infections are common in the US and are becoming increasingly resistant to treatment – 6 questions answered

An aggressive, antifungal-resistant form of tinea, a contagious ringworm fungal infection, has appeared in the US, likely driven by overuse and misuse of antifungal medications.

Rodney E. Rohde, Regents' Professor of Clinical Laboratory Science, Texas State University • conversation
June 29, 2023 ~9 min

Force of hits, not just number, raises CTE risk

New research on CTE finds that the force of hits was critical in whether former football players developed the brain disease later in life.

Boston University • futurity
June 26, 2023 ~5 min

Colorful foods could enhance athletes’ vision

Eating foods with lots of color could improve athletes' visual range, or how well a person can see a target clearly over distance.

Lauren Baggett-U. Georgia • futurity
June 8, 2023 ~6 min

Why elite athletes should develop mindfulness to up their game

Research is showing that players can use mindfulness techniques to improve the mental resilience required to perform at the highest level.

Jennifer Meggs, Associate Professor in Psychology, Heriot-Watt University • conversation
March 24, 2023 ~7 min


3D-printed insole measures foot pressure right in shoe

A 3D-​printed insole with integrated sensors will allow real-time measurement of the pressure of the sole of the foot right in a shoe.

Peter Rüegg-ETH Zurich • futurity
March 20, 2023 ~6 min

Patrick Mahomes injury: An ankle surgeon explains what a high ankle sprain is and how it might affect Mahomes in the Super Bowl

Sprained ankles are a common injury to anyone who plays sports and usually not a serious concern. But with an NFL championship on the line, the specifics of an ankle injury and how to treat it matter.

MaCalus V. Hogan, Professor and Chair of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh • conversation
Feb. 10, 2023 ~8 min

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