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August 11, 2016

Among elite athletes, practice isn't everything

Ever since Swedish psychologist K. Anders Ericsson published a paper on the impact of 10,000 hours of deliberate practice on a musician's performance in 1993, his findings have become lore—and extended to a range of activities, such as medicine, chess, and sports.

August 11, 2016

The science of Olympic rivalries: Do adversaries help or hurt?

From the decade-long swimming rivalry between Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte, to figure skating's famous Nancy-Kerrigan-versus-Tonya-Harding contest, some Olympic matchups seem to be as much about contention between two personalities as they are about crowning a champion

August 10, 2016

NFL player: 'My pregnant wife made me fat'

When Buffalo Bills running back Karlos Williams reported for training camp in June, he was woefully out of shape — and overweight.

August 10, 2016

This Olympic marathoner refuses to count calories

Marathon runner Shalane Flanagan competes in a sport that’s all about numbers: the amount of miles logged each day and week, splits along the marathon course, world records and personal best times.

August 10, 2016

Researchers identify amount of exercise needed to lower risk of 5 diseases

Doctors often tout how exercise can help ward off disease, but previous research hasn’t concluded just how much physical activity is needed to reap those benefits.

August 9, 2016

App tailors wellness content to your habits

This health and wellness app analyzes how you use your phone to offer personalized content and tips to better your everyday habits

August 8, 2016

Is cupping safe? What's behind those red marks on Olympians' bodies

Several members of Team USA showed up for Olympic competition with odd-looking marks on their bodies— red circles that are the markers of cupping, a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) technique.

August 8, 2016

Inspirational quotes from top Olympic athletes

Inspirational stories of adversity and challenge are ever-present at the Olympic games, so it's no surprise that its champions and competitors are some of the most motivating figures in sports today.

August 5, 2016

Young hockey players face pressure to hide concussions

Young teens who play hockey may feel pressure from their teammates, parents, and coaches to deny their concussion symptoms, putting them at serious risk for re-injury, according to a recent study.

August 5, 2016

Gender predicts how athletes interact after game

Male pro-athletes may linger on peaceful or even loving touches after a match, while female athletes don't tend to embrace as heartily, according to a study of four sports with players from 44 countries.