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Getting all your exercise in on the weekend can still protect your heart
International
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, USA
Annals of Internal Medicine
Are steroids sold in Australia what they claim to be?
Australia; VIC; QLD
The University of Queensland,Monash University,Griffith University
Drug and Alcohol Review
Walking just 14 steps a minute faster could help older people improve their endurance
International
University of Chicago, USA
PLOS One
Tracking muscle damage in racehorses: New test to optimise recovery and performance
Australia; WA
Proteomics International Laboratories Ltd,The University of Western Australia
Veterinary Medicine and Science
Are sports playing the role of religion in modern life?
Australia; ACT
University of Canberra
Staying physically active cuts risk of early death by 40%
Australia; QLD
The University of Queensland
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Hot weather causes children to sweat at the same rate as adults, study shows
Australia; NSW; SA; ACT
The University of Sydney,University of Canberra,University of South Australia
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Sid the sloth's Ice Age migration unusually energetic
International
Universidad de la República, Uruguay
Proceedings of the Royal Society B
Matching your workout to your personality might make gym sessions more fun and better for you
International
University College London, UK
Frontiers in Psychology
Tour de France athletes and their sleep cycle
Australia; SA
Flinders University
Physiological Reports
Footy umpires blow the whistle on abuse
Australia; SA; ACT
University of South Australia,University of Canberra
The International Journal of Sport and Society
'We witness the aftermath' - NZ trauma experts call to end ‘Run It Straight’
New Zealand
University of Otago,Christchurch Hospital
New Zealand Medical Journal
Kids who sleep a lot after a concussion could be at risk of longer term symptoms
International
Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Canada
JAMA Network Open
Why do some people have ongoing symptoms after a concussion?
International
University of Calgary–Foothills Medical Centre, Canada
JAMA Network Open
Doctors urge FIFA to scrap Coca-Cola sponsorship ahead of Club World Cup
International
University College London Hospital, UK, University of São Paulo, Brazil
The BMJ
Let’s all club together for better mental health
Australia; SA
Flinders University
Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health
Cycling to work could help reduce dementia risk
Australia; International; NSW
The University of Sydney,Huazhong University of Science andTechnology, USA
JAMA Network Open
What makes someone see themselves as 'athletic'?
International
Nanzan University, Japan
PLOS One
Male bodybuilders, particularly the pros, are at high risk of sudden death from heart problems
International
University of Padova, Italy
European Heart Journal
This exercise picks up mechanical differences in footballers with hip pain
Australia; VIC; QLD
La Trobe University,The University of Melbourne,The University of Queensland,ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre in Optimisation Technologies, Integrated, Methodologies, and Applications (OPTIMA)
Royal Society Open Science
Being active and joining a team could help our kids avoid mental ill health
International
Linköping University, Sweden
British Journal of Sports Medicine
People who swap mundane jobs for meaningful careers still do it tough
Australia; New Zealand; VIC
RMIT University,University of Canterbury,The University of Melbourne
International Journal of Research in Marketing
Golf course neighbours are more at risk of Parkinson's Disease
International
Barrow Neurological Institute, US
JAMA Network Open
How does setting and timing of women's rugby 7 influence players' performance?
Australia; WA; TAS
University of Tasmania,Murdoch University
PLOS One
Cold plunges after exercise might not be so useful for women
International
University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland, Switzerland
PLOS One
Women could one day overtake men in extreme sports performance
International
University of Montana, USA
Frontiers in Physiology
BMI is not a good guide to obesity in male athletes
International
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy
European Congress on Obesity (conference) and Nutrients (journal)
Walking briskly linked to lower risk of heart rhythm disorders
Australia; International; QLD
The University of Queensland,University of Glasgow, UK
Heart
Hate exercising? Vigorous housework or other daily living tasks could also help your heart
Australia; NSW
The University of Sydney
Circulation
Yoga could help manage arthritis knee pain
Australia; VIC; TAS
University of Tasmania,The University of Melbourne
JAMA Network Open
What makes an athlete good at performing under stress or sleep deprivation?
International
Peking University Health Science Center, China
JNeurosci
Exercise could reduce breast cancer recurrence
Australia; QLD; WA
Edith Cowan University,The University of Queensland
Journal of the National Cancer Institute
“But officer, I wasn’t driving!”: The problem with self-driving cars and traffic laws
Australia; NSW; QLD; NT
Charles Darwin University,Queensland University of Technology (QUT),The University of Newcastle
Computer Law & Security Review
How our brain changes after a marathon
International
University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) and CIBERNED-Instituto Carlos III, Spain
Nature Metabolism
Low levels of gendered harassment found in an Australian sport with high female leadership
Australia; VIC
La Trobe University,Swinburne University of Technology,RMIT University,Monash University
Australian Journal of Social Issues
Do ACL reconstructions lead to early-onset knee osteoarthritis?
Australia; VIC
The University of Melbourne,La Trobe University
Journal of Orthopaedic Research
Big feet aren't the same as little feet
Australia; QLD
The University of Queensland,Griffith University
Royal Society Open Science
Water aerobics can be a helpful weight loss tool
International
Pukyong National University, South Korea
BMJ Open
Lifting weights could help older people manage insomnia
International
Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
Family Medicine and Community Health
Can a woman break the 4-minute mile?
International
Université Jean Monnet Saint-Etienne, France
Royal Society Open Science
No increase in sudden cardiac deaths in athletes during the COVID-19 pandemic
International
University ofWashington, USA
JAMA Network Open
Young adults who use muscle-building supplements more likely to have body image issues
International
University of Toronto, Canada
PLOS Mental Health
After US states deregulated sports betting, internet searches for gambling addiction rocketed
International
Qualcomm Institute, USA
JAMA Internal Medicine
The exercise program transforming the lives of children with autism
Australia; WA
Murdoch University
Less screen time and more exercise boosts kids' mental health
Australia; International; NSW
The University of Newcastle,University of Jyväskylä, Finland
JAMA Network Open
Alarming gap on girls’ sport contributes to low participation rates
Australia; SA
Flinders University
Sport in Society
How to spot future AFL talent at age 12
Australia; VIC
Victoria University
PLOS ONE
The big chill: is cold-water immersion good for our health?
Australia; International; SA
University of South Australia
PLOS ONE
Women exercising in gyms often face barriers including body image and harassment
International
Liverpool John Moores University, UK
PLOS One
Drowning risk higher on Australia Day
Australia; NSW; QLD
The University of New South Wales,George Institute for Global Health,James Cook University
Australian and New Zealand journal of Public Health
Game, set, match: Exploring the experiences of women coaches in tennis
Australia; SA
Flinders University,University of South Australia
Journal of Sports Sciences
Muscular strength and cardio fitness linked to lower risk of death in cancer patients
Australia; QLD; WA
Edith Cowan University,The University of Queensland
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Being active before a cancer diagnosis could help slow the disease
International
Discovery Vitality, South Africa
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Electrifying results for new ACL recovery plan
Australia; VIC; WA
Edith Cowan University,The University of Notre Dame Australia,The University of Western Australia,La Trobe University,Murdoch University
BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine
New test to avoid muscle injury for marathon runners to race horses
Australia; WA
Proteomics International Laboratories Ltd (ASX: PIQ), OxiDx Pty Ltd, The University of Western Australia
Physiological Reports
World Cup soccer is getting faster for men and women alike
Australia; NSW
The University of New South Wales
International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport
Young men who use muscle-building substances more likely to use steroids later
International
Boston Children’s Hospital, USA
JAMA Network Open
Higher cardio in older age might help stop mental decline
International
AdventHealth Orlando, USA
British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Could US-style summer holiday programs boost Aussie kids’ health?
Australia; SA
University of South Australia
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Higher dementia risk in soccer players not explained by health or lifestyle factors
International
University of Glasgow, UK
JAMA Network Open
Getting a grip on health norms: taking hold of international strength standards
Australia; SA
University of South Australia,Public Health Agency of Canada, University of Ottawa, Technical University of Liberec, Palacký University Olomouc, North Dakota State University.
Journal of Sport and Health Science
Some at-home medical tests could be doing more harm than good
Australia; International; NSW
The University of Sydney,University of Wollongong,University of Copenhagen, Denmark
The BMJ
A knee reconstruction changes how you walk, and it could hurt you later
International
University of North Carolina, USA
Journal of Orthopaedic Research
Across the world, hunter-gatherers are impressive athletes regardless of gender
International
University of Cambridge, UK
Royal Society B
Tiny, daily bursts of vigorous incidental physical activity could almost halve cardiovascular risk in middle-aged women
Australia; NSW
The University of Sydney
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Can exercise help lung-cancer patients after surgery?
Australia; VIC
The University of Melbourne,Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
JAMA Network Open
Heat concerns for majority of the 2026 World Cup venues
International
Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland
Scientific Reports
The AusSMC's Top 10 WEIRD Science Stories 2024
Australia
Australian Science Media Centre
The AusSMC's Top 10 Science Stories 2024
Australia
Australian Science Media Centre
Physical inactivity costs Western Sydney $1.5 billion per year and increases health risks
Australia; NSW
Western Sydney University
Improving your fitness could help reduce dementia risk
International
Karolinska Institute, Sweden
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Sitting too long can have a serious effect on your heart health, even if you're active
International
Massachusetts General Hospital, USA
JACC
80 minutes of exercise a week can help new mums ward off postnatal depression
International
University of Alberta, Canada
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Developing a metric scale to attract marathon runners
Australia; New Zealand; International
Edith Cowan University
Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Yoga may help with chronic back pain, even if it's virtual
International
Cleveland Clinic, USA
JAMA Network Open
As well as reducing alcohol dependence, exercise may also improve alcoholics' mental and physical health
International
Xinjiang Normal University, China
PLOS ONE
Exercising regularly before and after a dementia diagnosis could help you live longer
International
Hanyang University College of Medicine, South Korea
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Weekend warrior? You can still keep your brain healthy
International
Universidad de los Andes, Colombia
British Journal of Sports Medicine
You spend more energy in short bouts of exercise
International
University of Milan, Italy
Royal Society B
Exercise empowers lung cancer patients to take active role in treatment
Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; WA; ACT
Southern Cross University,University of South Australia,University of Canberra,The University of Sydney,Cancer Council NSW,Edith Cowan University,Flinders University,Queensland University of Technology (QUT),The University of Notre Dame Australia,The University of Western Australia,The University of Queensland, The University of Melbourne, The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Cancer Council Queensland
Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: How soccer could address prison re-offending
International
University of Oxford, UK
Nature Human Behaviour
Time for a break Raygun - too many headspins could lead to 'breakdance bulge'
International
Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark
BMJ Case Reports
How rock climbers think
New Zealand; International
University of Canterbury
Psychology of Sport and Exercise
Women in elite sport and exercise medicine face inequality, harassment
Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; WA; ACT
La Trobe University
British Journal of Sports Medicine
As strong as a feather: New insights into optimal muscle design
Australia; QLD
University of the Sunshine Coast,The University of Queensland
Royal Society Open Science
Questioning the evidence for repetitive head impacts and CTE
Australia; New Zealand; NSW; VIC; WA
Edith Cowan University,The University of Sydney,Monash University,New Zealand Rugby
Sports Medicine
New insights into sleep and mental health of athletes
Australia; SA
Flinders University,The University of Adelaide
Australian Psychologist
Young vapers struggle with exercise in a similar way to smokers
International
Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress
Sports concussions in non-athletes not linked to long-term cognitive effects
Australia; NSW
The University of New South Wales,University of Oxford, University of Exeter, Harvard University
Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry
Risks faced by women using anabolic steroids in Australia
Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD
Griffith University,RMIT University,National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC),The University of New South Wales
Drug and Alcohol Review
Helping elite athletes adjust to life away from the spotlight
Australia; QLD; ACT
The University of Queensland,The Australian National University
Psychology of Sport and Exercise Science
Trouble with urinary incontinence? Yoga is good, but other exercises will work too
International
University of California San Francisco, USA
Annals of Internal Medicine
Being a weekend warrior as good for brain health as being regularily active
International
Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
Nature Aging
Staying flexible could help you live longer
Australia; International; NSW
The University of Sydney
Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports
Is it time to redefine youth sport participation?
Australia; International; SA
Flinders University
International Journal of Sport Policy and Politics
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Alcohol and gambling risks may be higher among NZ's pro rugby players
New Zealand
Capital Sport Medicine, NZ; Axis Sports Medicine Specialists, NZ
BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine
Swipe up! Health apps deliver real results en masse
Australia; VIC; QLD; SA; WA
University of South Australia,Flinders University,The University of Melbourne,The University of Western Australia,Monash University
npj digital medicine
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Government releases National Science Statement
Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; ACT
Australian Science Media Centre
Another sleep perk to add to your list
International
Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
JNeurosci
The Olympic Games uses way too much ice
International
Montpellier University, France
British Journal of Sports Medicine
High levels of ozone and grass pollen expected for Paris Olympics and Paralympics
International
Université Côte d’Azur, France
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Staying active could help prevent falls in older age
Australia; NSW
The University of Sydney,ARC Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research (CEPAR),The University of Newcastle
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Preventing ACL injuries in soccer players could save $1.5 million each year
Australia; NSW; VIC
The University of Sydney,Victoria University,Monash University,University of Wollongong,Auckland University of Technology, Football Australia
Medical Journal of Australia
The worse your arthritis pain is the more you may have to gain from exercise
Australia; VIC
Victoria University,The University of Melbourne,Orygen
PLOS Global Public Health
The pressure of cricket captaincy brings out the best in batters but not bowlers
International
Central European University, Austria
Royal Society Open Science
Small 'exercise breaks' in your evening routine may help you sleep longer
New Zealand
University of Otago
BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine
Risky drinkers most at risk: Ads from sports broadcasts significantly increase alcohol urges
Australia; WA
Edith Cowan University
Health Promotion Journal of Australia
Water storage systems could help cool artificial grass
International
KWR Water Research Institute, Netherlands
Frontiers in Sustainable Cities
Further support with cycles would benefit female bike riders
Australia; WA
Murdoch University
Journal of Sport Science
Don't have time to exercise? Just try a little snack
International
University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
International Congress on Obesity (ICO 2024)
Sports clubs missing a trick
Australia; SA
Flinders University
Sport, Education and Society
Highlighting trajectory challenges for women in elite football
Australia; New Zealand; International; WA
Edith Cowan University
How accurate are current tools to test for concussion?
International
University of Washington, USA
JAMA Network Open
More than 40,000 Australians could have missed out on joint replacement surgeries in the pandemic years
Australia; VIC; QLD; SA
The University of Queensland,Griffith University,Deakin University,South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)
Medical Journal of Australia
Blood tests could help track the recovery of concussed football players
Australia; VIC
Monash University,The University of Melbourne
JAMA Network Open
Climate crisis puts Australia’s ski industry on slippery slope, but not all hope is lost
Australia; ACT
The Australian National University,Protect Our Winters Australia
Next-gen training for improved knee surgery
Australia; SA
Flinders University
Orthopaedic Research
Further retractions issued for Australian concussion in sport publications
Australia; VIC
British Journal of Sports Medicine
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Running under a four-minute mile could be the key to a long and healthy life
Australia; NSW
Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (VCCRI),St Vincent's Institute of Medical Research (SVI)
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Some types of exercise may put you at a higher risk of knee osteoarthritis
International
University Medical Center Rotterdam, Netherlands
JAMA Network Open
How much time a day should we spend sitting, sleeping, standing and being active for optimal health
Australia; VIC; QLD; SA
Swinburne University of Technology,Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute,Australian Catholic University,Swinburne University of Technology,Monash University,University of South Australia, The University of Queensland, Deakin University
Diabetologia
Call for parents and youth sport coaches to get on the same page
Australia; International; SA
Flinders University
International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Which exercises are best for hip osteoarthritis?
International
Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark
Annals of Internal Medicine
The sound of space: Why scientists are turning telescope data into sounds
International
Harvard University, USA
Frontiers in Communication
Going fishing this Easter? Keep your catch food-safe
Australia
Food Safety Information Council
Could artificial intelligence be the future of soccer coaching?
International
Google DeepMind, UK
Nature Communications
GP visits for musculoskeletal problems linked to weight in primary school girls
International
Queen Mary University of London, UK
Archives of Disease in Childhood
Foot-eye coordination: how our vision changes in rhythm with our walking
Australia; NSW
The University of Sydney
Nature Communications
Even a little activity in your free time may help stave off a stroke
International
University of L’Aquila, Italy
The Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry
9,000 - 10,000 steps daily may help highly sedentary people stave off death
Australia; International; NSW
The University of Sydney
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Fitter female Aussie rules footy players may be more skilful, but not less likely to be injured
Australia; New Zealand; VIC; QLD
Bond University,AUT University,Victoria University
PLOS ONE
Small study suggests yoga may help chronic back pain
International
University of Catanzaro, Italy
Journal of Orthopaedic Research
Women who exercise regularly have lower risk of early death than men
International
Tsinghua University, China
Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC)
How much exercise should a child or teen be doing after a concussion?
International
Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Canada
JAMA Network Open
Physical activity could help with pain in cancer survivors
Australia; VIC
The University of Melbourne
Cancer
Monkey see, monkey do: how sideline sports behaviours affect kids
Australia; SA
University of South Australia
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
Dancing may be better than other exercise for improving mental health
Australia; NSW; QLD
The University of Sydney,The University of New South Wales,Queensland University of Technology (QUT),Macquarie University
Sports Medicine
Need to lower your blood pressure? Try Tai Chi
International
China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, China
JAMA Network Open
We must tackle female ageism in sport and exercise science
International
Northumbria University, UK
British Journal of Sports Medicine
For those with type 2 diabetes, an hour of exercise goes a long way for your kidneys
International
Southern Medical University, China
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Schoolboy rugby players have more injuries the older they get
International
University of Bath, UK; University of Gloucestershire, UK; Rugby Football Union, UK
BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine
2.5 hours or more of exercise weekly could reduce the risk of falls in older women
Australia; NSW
The University of Sydney,The University of Newcastle
JAMA Network Open
Increasing your fitness could improve your odds of avoiding prostate cancer
Australia; International
Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences GIH, Sweden
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Link between family dog ownership and girls’ physical activity
Australia; WA
Telethon Kids Institute,The University of Western Australia,The University of Queensland
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Lingering symptoms remain common six months after a sports-related concussion
International
University of Stirling, UK
JAMA Network Open
More sport-based mental health interventions needed for young males
Australia; SA; NT
Flinders University
Psychology of Sport and Exercise
The rate of young people hospitalised with an injury has doubled over the past 20 years in the ACT
Australia; ACT
The Australian National University,ACT Health
Injury Prevention
How can we mitigate the health risks of sitting too much at work?
International
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
JAMA Network Open
Ongoing physio after a shoulder dislocation may not be more helpful than a single advice session
International
University of Bristol, UK
The BMJ
People who die suddenly after exercising less likely to have drugs in their system than for other sudden deaths
Australia; International; NSW; VIC
The University of Sydney,Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute,University Hospital–Rigshospitalet, Denmark
JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology
New findings could help protect elite athletes from cardiac arrest
Australia; VIC
Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (VCCRI),St Vincent's Institute of Medical Research (SVI)
Circulation
'If in doubt, don't go out': the risks of swimming at unpatrolled beaches
Australia; NSW
The University of New South Wales
N/A
Riskiest skateboard wipeouts revealed
International
University of Guelph, Canada
Injury Prevention
The AusSMC's Top 10 WEIRD Science Stories 2023
Australia
Australian Science Media Centre
The AusSMC's Top 10 Science Stories 2023
Australia
Australian Science Media Centre
Moderate exercise might reduce postpartum depression
International
China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), China
PLOS ONE
Increase your walking speed to decrease your risk of diabetes
International
Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Sound stimulation could help alleviate long-term concussion symptoms
International
University of North Carolina, USA
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology
An Aussie is hospitalised with head injuries every four minutes
Australia
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)
Could fitness tests do more harm than good for Aussie kids?
Australia; SA
University of South Australia
True crime podcasts, self-healing concrete, and extreme weather events: the wide variety of Marsden research grants
New Zealand
Royal Society Te Apārangi
Invictus Pathways Program positively impacting Aussie veterans
Australia; SA
University of South Australia
PLOS ONE
American football players' brains show the signs of previous brain injuries
Australia; International; NSW
The University of Sydney
JAMA Network Open
20 minutes of daily exercise can offset death risk from sitting too long
International
UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Norway
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Cycling in school improves teenagers’ mental health, but wider social factors may impact benefits
International
Loma Linda University, USA
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
Less alcohol could make for more inclusive community sports clubs
New Zealand
Victoria University of Wellington,University of Auckland
Kotuitui: New Zealand Journal of Social Sciences Online
How soccer goalies see the world differently from the rest of us
International
Dublin City University, Ireland
Current Biology
Antidepressants versus running for depression, is there a winner?
International
Amsterdam University, Netherlands
Journal of Affective Disorders
Women are just as good as men at Olympic shooting, unless the target is moving
International
University of San Diego, USA
PLOS ONE
Consensus Statement suggests many athletes aren't eating enough to fuel themselves
Australia; International; VIC
Australian Catholic University,McMaster University, Canada, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Norway
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Gym and other exercise can be tailored to four women's body types
Australia; VIC; SA
Flinders University,La Trobe University,The University of Melbourne,Victoria University
Body Image
Footy players wearing larger numbers may seem physically bigger
International
University of California, Los Angeles, USA
PLOS ONE
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Senate releases report into concussion and head trauma in sports
Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; WA
Australian Science Media Centre
Sports and exercise saves Aussie health care system more than they cost in injuries
Australia
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
What injuries are hikers and bikers most likely to sustain on the trail?
Australia; WA
Curtin University,The University of Western Australia
PLOS ONE
Pedal power shifts gear for persistent pain: 2023 Pain Revolution Rural Outreach Tour
Australia; QLD; SA
University of South Australia
What can young athletes who donated their brains teach us about head impacts from sport?
International
US Department of Veteran Affairs, USA
JAMA Neurology
Good aerobic fitness linked with reduced risk of multiple cancers
International
University of Gothenburg, Sweden
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Turning the page on cultural inclusion: You can’t be what you can’t see
Australia; SA
University of South Australia
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Playing American football may be risk factor for Parkinson’s
International
See paper for full list of author affiliations.
JAMA Network Open
An athlete's headpulse could help track their recovery from concussion
Australia; International; SA
University of South Australia
JAMA Network Open
Yoga could help asthmatics breathe easier
International
Henan Normal University, China
Annals of Medicine
Footy tipping may encourage people to take gambling seriously
Australia; SA
Flinders University,The University of Adelaide
Journal of Gambling Studies
The magic number: How many days a week you need to exercise to see real benefit
Australia; WA
Edith Cowan University
European Journal of Applied Physiology
Activewear angst: Why shopping for workout clothes can be harmful to women
Australia; WA
Edith Cowan University
International Journal of Consumer Studies & Body Image
Hole in one, not hole from sun: Aussie golfers must cover up to protect from skin cancer
Australia; International; VIC; SA
University of South Australia,The University of Melbourne,University College London, University of Dundee, University of Oxford
BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine
More work needed to tackle depression in athletes
New Zealand
High Performance Sport New Zealand
Clinics in Sports Medicine
Hold it: There might be a better exercise than cardio for reducing blood pressure
International
Canterbury Christ Church University, UK
The British Journal of Sports Medicine
Sports supplements may not have the ingredients they say they have
International
Cambridge Health Alliance, USA
JAMA Network Open
AFL fans may drink more alcohol when game day starts earlier
Australia; VIC; WA; NT
La Trobe University,Burnet Institute,Menzies School of Health Research,Curtin University,Monash University
Drug and Alcohol Review
Your strength training program might be sexist
Australia; International; NSW
The University of New South Wales,University of Wollongong
Sports Medicine
How do the 'nervous nineties' really impact batters in cricket?
Australia; VIC
The University of Melbourne,RMIT University
PLOS ONE
Smart textile might be the sports clothing of the future
International
University of California, Los Angeles, USA
Matter
Sleep quality gives clues to sports-related concussion recovery
Australia; SA
Flinders University
Nature and Science of Sleep
Sports concussions increase injury risk
Australia; NSW; SA
University of South Australia,Macquarie University
Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
Global consensus statement on concussion in sport calls for more research into long-term impacts
Australia; International; VIC
Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI),Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health,La Trobe University
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Sports injury hospitalisations return to pre-COVID-19 trends
Australia
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)
Liquid shock absorbers in helmets could help reduce the impact of head knocks
International
Stanford University, USA
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
Safety vests and helmets make cyclists look ‘less human’
Australia; QLD; SA
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour
Move your body, tolerate more pain
International
University Hospital of North Norway
PLOS ONE
Your weekly cardio workout could lower your risk of dying from flu or pneumonia
International
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, USA
British Journal of Sports Medicine
If you're a middle-aged woman, here's how to improve your health
International
Brigham and Women’s Hospital, USA
JAMA Network Open
A good sports bra can improve your whole running technique
International
University of Memphis, USA
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
Osteoarthritis sufferers swing their way to better health
Australia; VIC; SA
University of South Australia,The University of Melbourne
Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
Girls quit sport due to clothing concerns at "alarming" rates
International
University of Durham, UK
Sport, Education & Society
AFLW athletes off mark when it comes to diet
Australia; SA
University of South Australia
Science and Medicine in Football
Elite soccer players are more likely to develop dementia in later life
International
Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
The Lancet Public Health
Older adults could use yoga to give frailty the 'kick'
International
Brigham and Women's Hospital, USA
Annals of Internal Medicine (AIM)
75 minutes of exercise a week could reduce the risk of an early death
International
University of Cambridge, UK
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Exercise more effective than medicines to manage mental health
Australia; SA
University of South Australia
British Journal of Sports Medicine
A ‘self-managed’ virtual reality exercise session may provide short-term pain relief for women with endometriosis
Australia; SA
Flinders University
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Looking for a low impact activity as you age? Try golf!
International
University of Eastern Finland, Finland
The BMJ
Do Olympics host countries win more medals?
International
Centre for Economic and Regional Studies, Budapest, Hungary
Scientific Reports
From sword swallowers to acrobats, contortionists, and clowns: Helping prevent injury in circus artists
Australia; WA
Edith Cowan University,Swinburne University of Technology
BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine
You can't literally run away from your problems
International
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Frontiers in Psychology
Sports parent stresses emphasised during COVID-19 era
Australia; VIC; SA
Flinders University,Victoria University,Federation University Australia
Psychology of Sport and Exercise
Sick of the sniffles? Get your kids moving more
International
Medical University of Warsaw, Poland
Pediatric Research
Losing just 6-7 minutes of vigorous activity from your day could impact your brain power
International
University College London, UK
Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health
How are your New Year’s exercise resolutions going? What goal motivation tips will — and won’t — help keep you on track
Australia; WA
Edith Cowan University
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Caution over little-known risk of open water swimming
International
NHS Foundation Trust, UK
BMJ Case Reports
Eating almonds daily may help health nuts recover after exercise
International
Appalachian State University, USA
Frontiers in Nutrition
Lingering concussion complications linked with depressive symptoms
International
Holland Bloorview Research Institute, Canada
JAMA Network Open
BMX, karate and skateboarding, ow my (arm)! New Olympic sports linked to highest injury rates
International
International Olympic Committee, Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
British Journal of Sports Medicine
The Tokyo Paralympics saw fewer injuries, but they were more severe
International
Stellenbosch University, South Africa
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Kicking goals with soccer findings
Australia; QLD
The University of Queensland
Journal of Biomechanics
The AusSMC's Top 10 WEIRD Science Stories 2022
Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; ACT
Australian Science Media Centre
National plan needed to improve children’s D- grade for physical activity
Australia; International; NSW; QLD; SA
University of South Australia,Deakin University,University of Tasmania,The University of Queensland,The University of Sydney,Curtin University, University of North Dakota, University of Newcastle
Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness
Hamstring injuries have increased among European footballers in the last 20 years
International
Australian Science Media Centre,Linköping University, Sweden
British Journal of Sports Medicine
The AusSMC's Top 10 Science Stories 2022
Australia
Australian Science Media Centre
Automating patterns of basketball play to compare teams’ performance
Australia; International; QLD
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
PLOS ONE
Pros for the pros: Why do Pasifika sports players switch sides?
New Zealand; Pacific
AUT University
MAI Journal: A New Zealand Journal of Indigenous Scholarship
Marsden Fund supports leading researchers in Aotearoa to explore new ideas
New Zealand
Royal Society Te Apārangi
Exercising during the afternoon or evening could help control blood sugar
International
Leiden University Medical Center, The Netherlands
Diabetologia
Are you young, male, religious and rich? You're more likely to gamble on sports
International
Bowling Green State University, USA
JAMA Network Open
Preventing drowning by improving beach safety signage
Australia; SA
The University of Adelaide
Safety Science
Rugby, Twitter, and a 'cyberspace of belonging' for Pacific identities
New Zealand; Pacific
University of Canterbury
Kotuitui: New Zealand Journal of Social Sciences Online
Fossil fuel industry using sport to greenwash public image
Australia; VIC
Swinburne University of Technology
Hold your horses! Revamped racing rule results in fewer falls for hardworking horses
New Zealand
Massey University
The Veterinary Journal
British Journal of Sports Medicine retracts 9 more articles by former editor-in-chief
International
The BMJ, UK, University of Washington, USA
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Trans women’s heart-lung capacity and strength exceed cis peers even after years of hormone therapy
International
University of São Paulo Hospital Clinics, Brazil
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Brain disease risk more than double among former rugby players
New Zealand; International; NSW; VIC; WA
University of Glasgow, UK; Hampden Sports Clinic, UK; Scottish Rugby, UK; Queen Elizabeth UniversityHospital, UK
Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry
Can time-restricted eating, HIIT, or a combo of both help heart health?
Australia; International; VIC
Australian Catholic University,Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway
Cell Metabolism
How sport helped boys during COVID-19’s first wave
Australia; SA
Flinders University
Youth & Society
Extracurricular activities bridge gap for regional students
Australia; SA; TAS
Flinders University,University of Tasmania
Developmental Psychology
Do you even lift, bro? It might reduce your risk of death
International
University of Iowa, USA
The British Journal of Sports Medicine
Cold water swimming is having a moment, but is it actually good for you?
International
UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Norway
International Journal of Circumpolar Health
A healthy lifestyle helps ex-smokers avoid an early grave
International
National Cancer Institute, USA
JAMA Network Open
Sport, sleep or screens: new app reveals the ‘just right’ day for kids
Australia; International; VIC; SA
University of South Australia,Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI),The University of Melbourne,Curtin University,The University of Adelaide
PLOS ONE
Exercising more and reducing sitting time likely lowers the risk of breast cancer
Australia; International; NSW; VIC; SA; WA
Cancer Council Victoria,The University of Melbourne,University of South Australia,Monash University,The Westmead Institute for Medical Research,The University of Sydney, Curtin University, Baker Institute
The BMJ
Exposure to alcohol advertising linked to teen drinking
Australia; VIC
The University of Melbourne,Cancer Council Victoria,Deakin University
Drug and Alcohol Review
Repeated concussions can thicken the skull
Australia; VIC; WA
Monash University,Curtin University,St Vincent's Institute of Medical Research (SVI),Perron Institute
Scientific Reports
End sexist scheduling of major sporting events to boost gender equality, urge experts
Australia; NSW
University of Technology Sydney (UTS),The University of Sydney,University of Edinburgh, UK
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Women in sport: Ensuring Wiser, Faster, Stronger athletes
Australia; SA
University of South Australia
School lacrosse leagues that mandate helmets see fewer concussions
International
University of California Davis, USA
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Empowering childhood cancer survivors to engage in physical activity
Australia; NSW
The University of New South Wales,The University of Sydney
JMIR Cancer
Doing around 20 minutes of moderate exercise a day could help you avoid COVID-19
International
Universidad Pública de Navarra (UPNA), Spain
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Exercise answer: Research shows it’s how often you do it, not how much
Australia; International; WA
Edith Cowan University
Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports
As the planet heats up, unfit kids are set to suffer
International
University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
Temperature
AFL commentators mostly avoid racial stereotyping during games
Australia; QLD
Central Queensland University
PLOS ONE
A history of head injuries may affect your sense of smell
International
University of Pennsylvania, USA
JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
Wearing your fitness on your sleeve is great for the heart
Australia; SA
University of South Australia
The Lancet Digital Health
Voters for FIFA's best male footballer are likely biased towards those from similar cultures
International
Simon Fraser University, Canada
PLOS ONE
Off-road motorcycles put four times more kids in hospital than quad-bikes
Australia; NSW
The University of New South Wales,Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA),George Institute for Global Health
Injury Prevention
What was it like to be an elite athlete stuck in a COVID-19 hub?
Australia; VIC
La Trobe University,RMIT University,Monash University
PLOS ONE
Inbreeding may make it harder for Thoroughbreds to hit the racecourse
Australia; New Zealand; International
Plusvital Ltd., Ireland
Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences
A role for sport in men’s mental health
Australia; SA
Flinders University
BMC Public Health
Could a neck patch detect concussion in athletes mid-game?
International
Michigan State University, USA
Scientific Reports
Sports, not screens: the key to happier, healthier children
Australia; International; SA
University of South Australia
BMC Pediatrics volume
Tokyo Olympics cut carbon emissions from flying by 130,000 tonnes
International
University of Otago,Chukyo University, Wakayama University (Japan)
Annals of Tourism Research Empirical Insights
Beetroot boosts sporting performance in athletes
Australia; SA
University of South Australia
Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
Improving walkways gets Kiwis moving more and may address travel inequities
New Zealand
University of Otago,Victoria University of Wellington,Massey University,University of Auckland
Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment
Spending less time sitting could help lower your stroke risk
Australia; International; SA
Government of South Australia,San Diego State University, USA, SA Health, Northern Adelaide Local Health Network
JAMA Network Open
The mindful way to manage stress among elite athletes
Australia; SA
University of South Australia,Flinders University,Tennis Australia
Perceptual and Motor Skills
Team sports, but not solo sports, may help kids avoid mental health issues
International
California State University, USA
PLOS ONE
Wearable sensor finds dancers are dancing through pain
Australia; WA
Curtin University,Edith Cowan University
PLOS ONE
When is the best time of day to exercise? The answer may be different for men and women
International
Skidmore College, USA
Frontiers in Physiology
Limiting kids' screen time helps them get more active
International
University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
JAMA Pediatrics
Suffering for their art - how do pain and disability affect dancers?
Australia; WA
Curtin University,Edith Cowan University
PLOS ONE
Weak bones should not stop you from exercising
International
Loughborough University, Glasgow Caledonian University, UK
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Weights can be weapons in battle against obesity
Australia; WA
Edith Cowan University
Obesity Reviews
Whether it's a quick jog or a marathon, your body prefers the same speed
International
Queen’s University, Canada
Current Biology
Hype up fitness to support kids’ health post-lockdowns
Australia; SA
University of South Australia,Murdoch University,Newcastle University (UK), Edinburgh Napier University
Journal of Sports Sciences
Fitness games could help get new mums moving
International
University of Pennsylvania, USA
JAMA Cardiology
New fitness tracker keeps pace for Aussie cricketers
Australia; SA
University of South Australia
How to retire from a sporting life
Australia; SA
Flinders University,The University of Adelaide
Frontiers in Psychology
Professional athletes' personal data collection highlights risks to other workplaces
Australia; NSW; WA
Australian Academy of Science,The University of New South Wales,The University of Western Australia,Minderoo Foundation
Know your catch – food safety and recreational fishing
Australia
Food Safety Information Council
Keeping up a high level of physical activity may protect men against dementia
International
National Cancer Center, Japan
JAMA Network Open
NFL players who had childhood trauma are more likely to develop dementia
International
Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, USA
JAMA Network Open
When COVID-19 kept athletes off the field, it also kept them out of hospital
Australia
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)
Kids who get a concussion may be more likely to develop mental health issues
International
Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Canada
JAMA Network Open
Muscling up for just 30-60 mins weekly may lower your risk of dying
International
Tohoku University, Waseda University, Kyushu University (Japan)
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Most athletes who have donated to Australian Sports Brain Bank showed signs of brain trauma
Australia; NSW; VIC
La Trobe University,The University of Sydney
Medical Journal of Australia
Headers in football may affect brain signaling
International
Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Norway
Brain Injury
Sport during school linked to academic performance
Australia; NSW
The University of Sydney
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise Science
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Contacts for Beijing Winter Olympics 2022
Australia; QLD; SA; WA; ACT
Australian Science Media Centre
15 COVID-19 cases were recorded in the Olympic village throughout the games
International
National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Japan
JAMA
Fast walking linked to lower risk of heart failure
International
Brown University, USA
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Bystanders have increased survival rates after sudden sports-related heart attacks
International
University of Paris, France
Journal of the American College of Cardiology
HIIT for liver health
Australia; NSW; QLD
Western Sydney University,The University of Sydney,The University of Queensland
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism
Elite American footballers more likely to contract MND - Lou Gehrig's disease
International
Harvard Medical School, USA
JAMA Network Open
As inequality increases in European football, the sport is becoming more predictable
International
University of Oxford, UK
Royal Society Open Science
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Changes to ARC funding arrangements
Australia; NSW; SA; ACT
Australian Science Media Centre
Sports betting apps fuel perfect gambling storm
Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD
Queensland University of Technology (QUT),Swinburne University of Technology,RMIT University
The AusSMC's Top 10 WEIRD Science Stories 2021!
Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; WA; TAS; NT; ACT
Australian Science Media Centre
Surfers the unsung heroes of beach rescues
Australia; NSW
The University of New South Wales
The AusSMC's Top 10 Science Stories 2021
Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; WA; TAS; NT; ACT
Australian Science Media Centre
RaceRunning: the fleet-of-foot sport that’s helping kids with cerebral palsy
Australia; SA
University of South Australia
Dreaming about computer games might make you better at them
International
Northwestern University, USA
JNeurosci
Risk of serious injury higher for horse riding than for football, motor racing, or skiing
International
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, USA
Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open
Boating, shoreline fishing and swimming may be damaging freshwater ecosystems
International
Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries, Germany
Proceedings of the Royal Society B
Strength training can burn fat too
Australia; NSW; SA
The University of New South Wales,University of South Australia,Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA)
Sports Medicine
Exercise may harden your arteries increasing the chances of heart attack, but benefits outweigh risks
International
Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, South Korea, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, USA
Heart
1 in 3 people are less active during lockdown and its aftermath
International
University College London, UK
Scientific Reports
Girls 'least likely' to enjoy fitness tests
Australia; International; QLD
The University of Queensland
Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy
Come on, Ref! Home crowds really do get their teams over the line
International
University of Salzburg, Austria
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
Vitamin D may be bad for your gainz
International
Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark
Journal of Bone and Mineral Research
2021-22 English Premier League - winners and losers
Australia; International; SA
The University of Adelaide
Are our Olympic soccer players more likely to develop issues in their brains?
International
University of Glasgow in Glasgow, UK
JAMA Neurology
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Drops in brain volume found in the brains of elite rugby players
New Zealand; International
Imperial College London, UK; UK Dementia Research Institute, UK; University College London, UK; See paper for full list of organisations
Brain Communications
No progress: physical inactivity remains a global pandemic
International
The University of Sydney
The Lancet
RMIT experts available for comment on the upcoming Tokyo Olympics
Australia; VIC
RMIT University
No 'I' in team: Americans and underdogs swim better in a relay
Australia; VIC; QLD; ACT
Queensland University of Technology (QUT),ARC Centre of Excellence for Mathematical and Statistical Frontiers (ACEMS),University of Canberra,The University of Queensland
PLOS One
Regular physical activity in the classroom might improve student learning
Australia; VIC
Deakin University
PLOS ONE
Liquid chalk highly effective in killing SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A viruses
Australia; VIC
The University of Melbourne,Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity
mSphere
Pull up, push up, mask up: how do masks affect us during exercise?
International
Cleveland Clinic, USA
JAMA Network Open
Better PE lessons could be key to success at school
Australia; International; NSW
The University of Newcastle,Universidad Pública de Navarra, Spain
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Aussie children to trial game-based program to boost physical activity
Australia; NSW; VIC
La Trobe University,The University of New South Wales,The University of Newcastle
PLOS ONE
Barracking for your team in the FIFA finals might put you in the ED
International
Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
Scientific Reports
Total bedrest after a concussion could do more harm than good
International
University of Washington, USA
British Journal of Sports Medicine
New drug could help halt dementia after multiple head injuries
Australia; SA
University of South Australia
Scientific Reports
Could 'meditation in motion' be effective for weight loss?
International
University of Hong Kong, China
Annals of Internal Medicine
Active children may achieve more at school
New Zealand
University of Cambridge, University of London, UK
PLOS ONE
Five months after COVID-19 hit a football team, most of those affected still appeared to be immune
International
University of Florence, Italy
Clinical & Translational Immunology
A third of kids develop a mental health problem after concussion
Australia; VIC
Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Our national pastime is killing one Aussie every week
Australia; VIC
Edith Cowan University
PLOS One
NBA players who tested positive after COVID-19 recovery did not spread the virus
International
Real World Solutions, USA
JAMA Internal Medicine
The Olympic games have become less sustainable since 2002
International
University of Lausanne, Switzerland
Nature Sustainability
The world may not be ready for the Olympics
International
London School of Economics and Political Science, UK
The BMJ
Wearing a cloth mask during exercise is holding you back
International
Baylor Scott & White Sports Therapy & Research
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Get exercising to avoid the most severe COVID-19
International
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, USA
British Journal of Sports Medicine
A huge amount of death and disease can be put down to physical inactivity
International
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, US
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Rugby players' spit may have led to rapid concussion tests
International
University of Birmingham, UK
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Muscle cramp? Drink electrolytes, not water
Australia; WA
Edith Cowan University
Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
Putting your best foot forward may be partly a reflex action
Australia; QLD
The University of Queensland
Journal of the Royal Society Interface
Face masks during exercise might be uncomfortable, but they're not unsafe
International
Centro Cardiologico Monzino IRCCS, Italy
European Respiratory Journal
Body image issues rife among NZ's female athletes
New Zealand
University of Otago,AUT University,University of Waikato,University of Auckland
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
Exercise now proven to have mental health benefits for prostate cancer
Australia; WA
Edith Cowan University,The University of Western Australia
Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases in Nature
Exercise caution after working out in virtual reality
Australia; SA
University of South Australia
Journal of Medical Internet Research
No fans, no fights - did sporting matches get less heated during COVID?
International
University of Salzburg, Austria
Humanities & Social Sciences Communications
Need for school children to return to sport
Australia; SA
Flinders University
Leadership or luck? The influence of coaches, politicians and CEOs on performance
International
University of Chicago, USA
Science Advances
Rugby league should invest in young players’ diets
Australia; QLD
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism
Lockdown affords Aussie tennis players a unique advantage
Australia; SA
University of South Australia
There may be no limits to heart health benefits of exercise
Australia; NSW; VIC
The University of New South Wales,George Institute for Global Health,Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)
PLOS Medicine
Sports voucher program found to encourage kids to be more active
Australia; NSW
The University of Sydney
BMC Public Health
Not just a guys’ club: resistance training benefits older women just as much as older men
Australia; NSW
The University of New South Wales
Sports Medicine
Looking to get more active? Fitbits may help a little bit
Australia; NSW
The University of Sydney,Macquarie University,University of Technology Sydney (UTS),The University of New South Wales
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Exercise for low back pain beneficial but no one agrees on why
Australia; NSW
The University of New South Wales,Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA)
Musculoskeletal Science and Practice
Digital solutions may aid athletes’ mental health
Australia; QLD
Griffith University
JMIR Formative Research
Almost 300 people have died playing football in Australia over the past 150 years
Australia; VIC; SA; WA
La Trobe University,South Australian Museum,Edith Cowan University,Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre
Medical Journal of Australia
The AusSMC's Top 10 WEIRD Science Stories 2020
Australia; VIC
Australian Science Media Centre
The AusSMC's Top 10 Science Stories 2020
Australia
Australian Science Media Centre
Suppressing testosterone for a year may not be enough to level playing field for trans athletes
International
Children's Mercy Division of Adolescent Medicine, USA
The BMJ
Fit gamers challenge ‘fat’ stereotype, new esports research
Australia; International
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Netball teams should go for long shots when the two-point rule is in play
Australia; VIC
Deakin University
PLOS ONE
Get fit with HIIT in time for summer
Australia; NSW
The University of New South Wales
Putting it between the posts: Researchers offer tips to improve goal kicking accuracy in AFL
Australia; NSW; VIC
Victoria University,Australian Catholic University
PLOS ONE
Inclusive exercise program 'parkrun' helps fitness-phobes get active
Australia; New Zealand; NSW
The University of Sydney,Victoria University of Wellington,Western Sydney University
Preventive Medicine Reports
Ultra-marathoners have tougher minds than other athletes
Australia; QLD
University of the Sunshine Coast
PLOS ONE
How to find the next Dusty: The role of AFL recruiters in spotting footy talent
Australia; VIC
Victoria University,Maribyrnong Sports Academy, Australia, Kings College London, UK
PLOS One
Rugby Union athletes tackle lockdown’s food challenges
New Zealand
University of Waikato,New Zealand Rugby Union
Frontiers in Nutrition
Matildas must score first if they want to win the World Cup
Australia; VIC
Deakin University,La Trobe University
PLOS ONE
Time of day may play a part in whether Olympic swimmers reach the podium
International
University of Groningen, the Netherlands
Scientific Reports
Moderate exercise just as effective as high intensity exercise to keep older adults healthy
Australia; International; NSW; QLD
The University of Sydney,The University of Queensland,NTNU-Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway
The BMJ
Cats, vax and milkshakes - 2020 Australian Museum Eureka Prize finalists announced
Australia
Australian Museum
One-size-fits-all is no fit for heart health
Australia; SA
University of South Australia,The University of New England,The University of Queensland
Journal of the American Heart Association
A healthy lifestyle can help you live longer, even with several chronic illnesses
International
University of Leicester, UK
PLOS Medicine
Levelling the playing field - Experts call for a national conversation on the use of data in Australian professional sport
Australia; NSW; WA
Australian Academy of Science
2020-21 English Premier League - winners and losers
Australia; SA
The University of Adelaide
Call for more youth sport research
Australia; New Zealand; International; NSW; QLD
Victoria University of Wellington,University of Wollongong,The University of Queensland,University of Southern Queensland
Journal of Physical Activity and Health
HIIT me with your best shot: how exercise can help heart patients recover
Australia; QLD
The University of Queensland,Mayo Clinic, USA
JAMA Cardiology
Cyclists put their heads together on HeadCheck concussion app
Australia; VIC
Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI),Cycling Australia
Social connection boosts fitness app appeal
Australia; SA
Flinders University
Psychology of Sport and Exercise
Changing a 12-min stroll into a brisk 7-min walk each day could lower your risk of an early death
Australia; International; VIC
Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute,University of Cambridge, UK
Nature Medicine
MAMILs rejoice - caffeine helps you cycle faster
Australia; International; QLD
Queensland University of Technology (QUT),University of São Paulo, Brazil
PLOS ONE
Cricket umpires fumble on T20 calls
Australia; QLD; WA
Queensland University of Technology (QUT),Murdoch University
Psychology of Sport and Exercise
Curtin program uses AFL clubs to improve male footy fans’ health
Australia; NSW; WA
Curtin University,Edith Cowan University,The University of Newcastle
PLOS Medicine
Doctors can help oldies stay active during the pandemic
Australia; VIC
The University of Melbourne
Journal of the American Medical Directors Association
35-second scan could pick the next sporting champion
Australia
University of South Australia
Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science
Asthma drug can boost performance in non-asthmatic athletes
International
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Norway
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Rethink needed on flawed rugby research
Australia; New Zealand; International
La Trobe University
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Concussion linked to dementia and Parkinson’s
International
Pan Am Clinic Foundation, Canada
Family Medicine and Community Health
Fish reef domes a boon for environment, recreational fishing
Australia; NSW
The University of New South Wales,NSW Government,Sydney Institute of Marine Science (SIMS)
Journal of Applied Ecology
Why professional hot dog eaters simply don't cut the mustard
International
High Point University, USA
Biology Letters
Meeting exercise guidelines may lower your risk of death
Australia; International; TAS
Menzies Institute for Medical Research,University of Tasmania,Shandong University, China
The BMJ
Supporting NZ's elite athletes during the pandemic
New Zealand
University of Otago,High Performance Sport New Zealand
New Zealand Medical Journal
Elite gamers share mental toughness with top athletes
Australia; International; QLD
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Frontiers in Psychology
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Is this the right time to allow mass gatherings in Australia?
Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; WA
Australian Science Media Centre,Mater Research,The University of Queensland,The University of Western Australia,University of Technology Sydney (UTS),Monash University
AFL goal-kicking: Why thought patterns impact goal-kicking performance
Australia; SA
Flinders University
Psychology of Sport and Exercise
Video helps football referees tell their yellows from reds
International
University of Lincoln
Royal Society Open Science
US Fulbright scholars to boost rural and regional research
Australia; International
Regional Universities Network (RUN),Australian-American Fulbright Commission
Managing mental health with yoga
Australia; International; SA
University of South Australia,The University of New South Wales,Western Sydney University
British Journal of Sports Medicine
New invention making waves in Australia, literally
Australia; QLD
Engenuity Solutions Pty Ltd
‘Use it or lose it’: Website helps older people stay active at home
Australia; VIC
The University of Melbourne
Researchers develop synthetic scaffolds to heal injured tendons and ligaments
Australia; NSW
The University of Sydney
ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering
A healthy lifestyle may be the key to living disease-free
International
University of Helsinki, Finland
JAMA Original Investigation
Effects of exercise on metabolism even greater than scientists thought
Australia; NSW
The University of Sydney
Cardiovascular Research
Measuring oxygen uptake without the clunky gear
New Zealand
AUT University
PLOS One
Why runner’s addiction is adding to your injury woes
Australia
University of South Australia
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Additional diseases can affect cancer burden in Aussie patients
Australia; QLD
University of Southern Queensland,Cancer Council Queensland
PLOS One
Red card! Depression linked to low sports activity
Australia; SA
University of South Australia
Journal of Human Movement
Spinal cord injury patients getting older and twice as likely to be Māori
New Zealand
Middlemore Hospital
NZMJ
Want a more elastic brain? Try mixing up your workout
Australia; SA
University of South Australia,The University of Adelaide
Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
We all march to the beat of a different heart rate
International
Scripps Research Translational Institute, USA
PLOS One
Pump up the jam when exercising for the jams to pump you up
International
University of Verona, Italy
Frontiers in Psychology
NSW's anti-childhood obesity pilot program cut obesity by 1% annually
Australia; NSW
The University of Newcastle,NSW Government
ANZJPH
Toddlers' screentime linked to activity levels as five-year-olds
Australia; International; SA
University of South Australia,Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, Singapore
The Lancet Adolescent Health
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Sunscreen chemicals absorbed into bloodstream - more safety studies needed
International; NSW; VIC
The University of Melbourne,Cancer Council Australia,The University of Western Australia,The University of Sydney,US Food and Drug Administration
JAMA
Running a marathon could buy you four years of heart health
International
University College London, UK
Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Global report shows about 9 in 10 Aussie and Kiwi teens are not doing enough physical activity
Australia; International; NSW; VIC; SA; WA; ACT
The University of Western Australia,Edith Cowan University,The University of New South Wales,Monash University,Deakin University,World Health Organization, Imperial College London, UK, The University of South Australia (UniSA), The University of Technology Sydney (UTS), University of Canberra
Lancet Child & Adolescent Health
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Exercise helps prevent depression
Australia; NSW; QLD; SA
Massachusetts General Hospital, USA
JAMA Psychiatry
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Being active could be linked to risk of motor neuron disease
International
University Medical Centre Utrecht, Netherlands
Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Mass whale stranding in WA triggers shark alert
Australia; WA
Macquarie University,Curtin University,Griffith University
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Top Aussie tourism spots could be under threat from climate change
Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; WA; TAS; NT; ACT
Climate Council
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: TGA considers banning GPs from prescribing opioids
Australia; SA
ARC Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics,The University of Adelaide
Briefing
BACKGROUND BRIEFING: Scorchers, sun protection, and buzzing bloodsuckers: a sneak peek at this summer
Australia; NSW; VIC
Australian Science Media Centre,Bureau of Meteorology,Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC,Cancer Council Australia,NSW Government
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Is the reef resilient enough to regenerate?
Australia; QLD; TAS
The University of Queensland,CSIRO,Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS)
PLOS Biology
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Former rugby players suffer arthritis, joint replacements
International
University of Oxford, UK
Scientific Reports
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION A bit of exercise a day keeps the death away
International
Simon Fraser University, Canada
The Lancet
Briefing
BRIEFING: Lead pollution in Australia: where, why and could it be causing crime?
Australia; VIC
CRC for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment (CARE),RMIT University,British Geological Survey
CleanUp 2017
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: National research infrastructure roadmap released
Australia
Australian Government
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Is popular belief that saturated fats clog up arteries 'plain wrong'?
International
Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, UK
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Aussies to March for Science
Australia; International; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; WA; TAS; ACT
Australian Science Media Centre
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: National Science Statement released
Australia
Australian Science Media Centre
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Arthur Sinodinos announced as new Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science
Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; WA; TAS; NT; ACT
Australian Science Media Centre
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Alcohol advertising remains prominent in televised sport
New Zealand
University of Otago
New Zealand Medical Journal
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: Smarter cities make healthier people
Australia; VIC; QLD; WA
The University of Melbourne,Queensland University of Technology (QUT),The University of Western Australia,Swinburne University of Technology, Monash University,
The Lancet
Expert Reaction
EXPERT REACTION: UK's new sugar tax - will it work, and would it work here?
Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; WA
Australian Science Media Centre
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