Sports

Unexpected Deaths of Professional Bodybuilders Spark Health Warnings

Imagem Credit: PixabayThe year 2021 marked a dark chapter for the bodybuilding community, with more than two dozen professional athletes dying unexpectedly within just 12 months—an alarming trend that captured global attention.Among the deceased, the youngest was only 27.Although numerous studies indicate that elite athletes typically enjoy longer lifespans than the general population, a...

Just 5 Extra Minutes of Daily Activity Boosts Heart Health Significantly

Image from PixabayFinding time for daily exercise can be tough, but a new study involving nearly 15,000 people shows that just five extra minutes of activity, like stair climbing or jogging, can help reduce blood pressure. Researchers from the University of Sydney and University College London found that even this small increase in movement...

Women’s Soccer is Ranked as Equally High as Men’s Soccer

Credit: unplahDespite the booming success of women's soccer, with record-breaking fan interest, attendance, and revenue, it continues to fall behind men's soccer in various aspects. Whether we examine media coverage, financial investments, or overall revenue generation, men's soccer still outperforms women's soccer. The reasons behind this disparity raise important questions.Are Gender Stereotypes Influencing the...

Paris to Make the Seine River Swimmable for the Olympics

Crédito: Erik Larson / PixabayParis has an ambitious strategy to make its iconic Seine River swimmable by 2024-- and if it works, it might provide other European cities a blueprint for cleaning up their own bacteria-laden rivers.The challenge: Paris has already announced strategies to hold the 2024 Summer Olympics' opening ceremony at its historic...