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Body mass index may not be the best indicator of our health – how can we improve it?

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Body mass index may not be the best indicator of our health – how can we improve it?

admin July 31, 2020

Body mass index or BMI has long been the standard for measuring health. The simple formula is...

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Rugby: retired players more likely than other athletes to suffer long-term injuries

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Rugby: retired players more likely than other athletes to suffer long-term injuries

admin July 17, 2020

Rugby brings a risk of injury at all levels of the game. But for professional rugby players,...

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National anthems in sport: songs of praise or memorials that are past their use-by date?

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National anthems in sport: songs of praise or memorials that are past their use-by date?

admin July 10, 2020

International sport has resumed in the UK with the cricket Test match between England and the West...

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Why it could be dangerous to exercise with a face mask on

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Why it could be dangerous to exercise with a face mask on

admin June 16, 2020

The coronavirus began to affect sporting events as early as January 30, when the Chinese Football Association...

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From spit to scrums. How can sports players minimise their coronavirus risk?

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From spit to scrums. How can sports players minimise their coronavirus risk?

admin May 22, 2020

As we emerge from lockdown, so does our sport. And many sporting bodies are grappling with the...

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With everyone stuck indoors, esports is poised for its time in the sun

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With everyone stuck indoors, esports is poised for its time in the sun

admin April 11, 2020

Against a global backdrop of cancelled sports leagues, and as part of their season opening, National Rugby...

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Why the fall-out from postponing the Olympics may not be as bad as we think

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Why the fall-out from postponing the Olympics may not be as bad as we think

admin March 24, 2020

At the 125th IOC Session in Buenos Aires in 2013, Tokyo won the right to host the...

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Age shouldn’t be a barrier to playing competitive sports

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Age shouldn’t be a barrier to playing competitive sports

admin March 6, 2020

To stay healthy and fit, older people have traditionally been advised to take up gentle activities, such...

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Manchester City and Saracens – economic theory in action

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Manchester City and Saracens – economic theory in action

admin February 21, 2020

The Saracens salary cap scandal and news that Manchester City allegedly breached UEFA’s financial fairplay rules have...

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How sport for development and peace can transform the lives of youth

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How sport for development and peace can transform the lives of youth

admin January 29, 2020

Tegwen Gadais, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) Thousands of young athletes have been competing at the...

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