Tag: sports

NFL study suggests sports concussions may increase depression risk with age

From the American Academy of Neurology press release via EurekAlert!: National Football League (NFL) players may be at increased risk of depression as they age due to brain damage resulting… Read more »

Study suggests simple routine may help athletes avoid choking under pressure

From theĀ  American Psychological Association press release via Newswise: Some athletes may improve their performance under pressure simply by squeezing a ball or clenching their left hand before competition to… Read more »

Study suggests simple routine could help athletes avoid choking under pressure

From the American Psychological Association press release via EurekAlert!: Some athletes may improve their performance under pressure simply by squeezing a ball or clenching their left hand before competition to… Read more »

Study suggests developing ‘mental toughness’ can help footballers cope with high pressure penalty shootouts

From the University of Bangor press release via MedicalXpress: Penalty shoot-outs are possibly the most stressful situations that footballers have to contend with. They need to be able to focus… Read more »

Study looks at effect of head impacts in contact sports on learning in college athletes

From the American Academy of Neurology press release via EurekAlert!: A new study suggests that head impacts experienced during contact sports such as football and hockey may worsen some college… Read more »