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performance

Boxing vs Brain: A Look at Prefrontal Cortex Activity

December 14, 2024

Ever wondered how boxing affects the brain? Scientists at Atatürk University decided to find out. They tested both amateur boxers and healthy guys around the same age. The boxers had been at it for about 7 years, while the others hadn't done any fighting sports. The researchers used a special test

health

Why Vision Matters: A Look at Concussions in Young Athletes

December 14, 2024

Concussions, often called mild traumatic brain injuries, can mess up your vision. Even though they might not seem too bad, they can affect daily life, your smarts, and how well you do in sports. Ice hockey, for example, is a fast-paced sport where injuries might happen more often due to vision probl

entertainment

The Lowdown on Kraven's Box Office Struggle

December 14, 2024

"Sony's Kraven the Hunter, starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, hasn't exactly been a hit at the box office. The movie earned a mere $2 million in Thursday previews, with an estimated opening weekend of less than $15 million. This could make it the worst performance for a Marvel comic book movie since Ele

sports

Trae Young's Unselfish Play Impresses WWE Legend Triple H

December 14, 2024

Trae Young, at just 26 years old, is becoming a true leader on the Atlanta Hawks. He's not just scoring points but also creating opportunities for his teammates. This selfless play might not boost his individual stats, but it's helping the team win games. The Hawks recently beat the New York Knicks,

health

Carbs During CrossFit: Do They Boost Athletes' Performance?

December 13, 2024

Think running a marathon, but with more varied exercises. That's CrossFit. Now, you might wonder, "What if I chug some carbs during my workout? Will it make me recover better or perform like a superhero? " Well, a recent study checked this out. They gathered a bunch of CrossFit guys and had them ing

sports

A Coach's Voice: Doc Rivers' Health Scare Returns

December 13, 2024

Coaching is a tough job, especially in the NBA. Doc Rivers, the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, knows this all too well. Recently, he's been dealing with a health issue that's been bothering him for a while. Back in 2008, when he was coaching the Boston Celtics, he had a polyp removed from his vo

health

Struggles Beyond Hearing: Why Some Kids Need More than Just Help with One-Sided Loss

December 13, 2024

Ever wondered why some kids with hearing loss in one ear manage school just fine, while others need extra support? It turns out, it's not just about the ears. Researchers have dug deeper and found that health issues play a big part too. They studied kids who needed extra help in school or had troubl

entertainment

Timothée Chalamet: No Album Plans After His Bob Dylan Role

December 12, 2024

Timothée Chalamet, known for his outstanding performance in "A Complete Unknown" as Bob Dylan, has no plans to release his own album anytime soon. Despite his impressive guitar skills and vocals in the movie, Chalamet laughed off the idea when asked at the film's premiere. He credits co-star Edward

sports

Who's on Top? NFL Power Rankings Revealed

December 11, 2024

The Lions are still the kings of the jungle in the NFL power rankings. They've only lost once, making them the team to beat. The Eagles, on the other hand, had a tough time against a weak team, which isn't a good sign for their future games. The Chiefs keep pulling off wins in unexpected ways. Could

education

Medical School's New Grading System: Helping the Underserved?

December 11, 2024

Imagine a medical school where grades are simply pass or fail, instead of the usual 1 to 5 scale. This was the case for a group of medical students who were part of a study comparing two classes: one with the old, competitive grading system, and one with the new pass/fail system. Researchers wanted