Sports

Health Humans are more flexible than they think, study finds

Humans often underestimate wrist flexibility. This bias may protect against injury but holds implications for sports and rehabilitation.

Innovations Unorthodox bowling styles are outwitting cricket batters and revolutionizing the sport Rebecca Shavit

Health New wearable sensor promises greater performance for athletes Joshua Shavit

Health At what age do Olympic athletes peak?Rebecca Shavit

Discoveries Watching sports can boost well-being, study finds Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Soccer is helping Ukrainian soldier amputees transition to a post-war life Joshua Shavit

Discoveries First-time ever: Man swims nonstop for over 51 hours between California coast and Catalina Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Attending live sport improves wellbeing and reduces loneliness, study finds Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Novel sport can train the brain to combat cognitive decline Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Orienteering can train the brain to fight cognitive decline Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Sport, sleep or screens: New app reveals the ‘just right’ day for kids Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Elite athletes perform better with high carbohydrate rather than high protein diets Joshua Shavit

Discoveries Team sports linked to fewer mental health difficulties for kids Joshua Shavit

Discoveries Hockey fights do not deter greater violence, study finds Joshua Shavit

Discoveries Man breaks 52 Guinness World Records in 52 weeks Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Researchers demonstrate ‘self-healing’ ice — Zamboni’s need not apply Joseph Shavit

Global Good Does cannabis ease pain, speed recovery in injured athletes? The NFL wants to know Joseph Shavit