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Seniors, 18 Holes of Golf Might Make You Smarter

Want to do something to protect your thinking skills as you age? Swing that golf club or go for a walk.

A new study found that walking about 3.7 miles or playing 18 holes of golf improved cognitive function. Nordic walking, a type of full-body walking using poles, showed the same benefit.

"These findings underscore the value of age-appropriate aerobic exercise, such as golf, Nordic ...

Golfers, Don't Forget Sunscreen: Your Skin Cancer Risk Is Higher

Golfing may be a great way to get outdoors and enjoy the pleasures of a classic summer pastime. But a new study warns that walking the greens for hours on end without adequate sun protection may notably increase the risk for skin cancer.

Researchers in Australia found that more than one-quarter of golfers in that country have been diagnosed with skin cancer at some point, making Auss...

Have Arthritis? Take a Swing at Golf for Better Health

Could golfing be good medicine for arthritis?

Yes, according to researchers who found that for people with osteoarthritis, golfing lowered psychological distress and improved general health when compared with the general population.

"Golf is a health-enhancing source of physical activity, particularly for older adults," said lead researcher

  • Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
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  • April 26, 2023
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    • Golf Is Healthy Exercise for Seniors, Study Confirms

    Want to stay healthy well into your golden years? Grab a bag of clubs and hit the green, new research suggests.

    Golfing beat walking or even Nordic walking (a full-body workout that consists of walking using specialized poles) when it came to improving several key measures of heart health in the small study.

    "The results of this study are meant to encourage older adults to spend mor...

    A Pre-Game Routine Can Boost an Athlete's Performance: Study

    NBA great Michael Jordan had a special ritual he would follow before every free throw: He would assume a shoulder-width stance, spin the basketball in his hands, bounce the ball three times, and then spin the ball once more while focusing on the rim before finally taking his shot.

    Now, new research suggests similar routines could improve your sports performance, whether you're an amateur ...

    Golf Cart Injuries Keep Rising Among U.S. Kids

    Golf carts aren't just for golfing anymore: They also abound in retirement communities, on farms, and at sporting and other events.

    But the downside of that newfound popularity may be that an increasing number of children and adolescents are injured from the carts each year, a new study suggests.

    A research team from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found more than 63,...

    Keep Your Kids Safe From COVID While Playing Sports

    COVID-19 shouldn't keep budding athletes on the sidelines. But it's critical to keep them safe from the coronavirus while playing sports.

    The National Athletic Trainers' Association has some timely tips.

    COVID vaccines for those 12 and older have been a game changer for many families. Being fully vaccinated can make returning to sports safer, the association said.

    But for kids...

    Knee Replacement Won't Keep Golfers Off the Course

    Golf after total knee replacement is apparently par for the course.

    Researchers say most golfers can return to the links within five months of surgery and play as well -- or as poorly -- as they did before.

    "A lot of patients come to the office wondering when they're going to be able to play or if they are going to ever be able to play, and if they can expect to be better or worse a...