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Golfers find new motivation for using CPAP

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:20:00 +0200

Nasal positive airway pressure therapy for sleep apnea golfers may improve their game.
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New virtual reality training programme test perceptual skills of rugby players

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:01:00 +0200

Rugby players worldwide could benefit from a new virtual reality training programme created at Queen's University Belfast.
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Study reveals long-term benefits of swimming for children with asthma

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:08:00 +0200

Research has shown that swimming aids asthma symptoms in children. The activity has been proven to be an effective non-pharmacological intervention for children and adolescents, according to a study in Respirology published by Wiley-Blackwell.
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Stripped of a gold medal through inadvertent doping

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:15:00 +0200

Andreea Raducan, a world renowned Romanian gymnast made headlines in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games when she was stripped of her gold medal shortly after the Olympics concluded.
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Adding protein improves recovery time in athletes

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:45:00 +0200

A supplement containing carbohydrate and protein improved recovery time in cyclists.
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Tennis line judges call more 'out' balls incorrectly

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:54:00 +0200

Tennis line judges are more likely to make mistakes when calling balls "out" rather than "in", say researchers.
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Music boosts exercise endurance

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 12:02:00 +0200

Running with an iPod may do more than relieve boredom.
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Men risk health problems if they don't chose the right bike

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:25:00 +0200

Men who take up cycling in an effort to stay fit, do their bit for the environment or avoid spiralling motoring costs, could be harming their health if they don't choose the right bicycle.
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Poor air quality in Beijing bad for endurance events

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 08:39:00 +0200

Endurance events at the Beijing Olympics could pose a health risk if they are staged on heavily polluted days, the International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday, although it was prepared to reschedule such events.
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