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8 mysteries of muscles
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8 mysteries of muscles

Your body has 650 muscles. You should consider them in everyday functions such as eating, breathing, walking ... but do not pay attention to all the muscles. For example…

December 15, 2018
Doping drugs last up to 10 years
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Doping drugs last up to 10 years

A new study finds that athletes who use steroid hormone drugs - a popular form of doping in sports, can benefit throughout their entire career.

December 14, 2018
Wine also works like doping
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Wine also works like doping

According to researchers from the University of Kingston, London, red wine can help athletes increase physical fitness in sports matches by enhancing hormone testosteron…

December 14, 2018
Why play volleyball prone to finger blue?
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Why play volleyball prone to finger blue?

A group of researchers warns that professional volleyball players are at risk of serious injury to the shoulder artery, causing symptoms to be painful, cold and pale.

December 14, 2018
Why do so many Olympic athletes suffer from asthma?
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Why do so many Olympic athletes suffer from asthma?

Asthma is the most common chronic disease for athletes who attend the Olympic Games, a study said. About 8% of Olympic athletes have asthma or narrowing of their airways…

December 14, 2018
Excessive exercise in cardiovascular effects
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Excessive exercise in cardiovascular effects

US researchers warn that excessive exercise may be at risk of cardiovascular disease after discovering that one in 10 marathon athletes has one cardiovascular, according…

December 14, 2018
Create mouse 'great athlete'
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Create mouse 'great athlete'

Swiss scientists have just created a mouse with muscles twice as powerful as normal mice by taking one of its genes.

December 14, 2018
Soaking in ice can be harmful
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Soaking in ice can be harmful

Soaking in ice for pain relief in sports can be more harmful, according to scientists working with Olympic athletes, England.

December 14, 2018
Practicing many sports helps reduce injuries
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Practicing many sports helps reduce injuries

Scientists have discovered that exercising many sports will help children reduce injuries and help strengthen the joints and muscles of the body.

December 14, 2018