Professional rugby players may have a higher risk of drinking and gambling problems compared to the general population, according to […]
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Brain disease risk more than double among former rugby players – Expert Reaction
Health data of hundreds of former international rugby union players has revealed a risk of neurodegenerative disease that’s 2.5 times […]
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Lifestyle changes at Alert Level 3 – Expert Reaction
While some New Zealanders are happy to continue staying in Alert Level 4 isolation, others are eagerly anticipating new freedoms […]
Continue readingFormer rugby players suffer arthritis, joint replacements – Expert reaction
Former elite rugby players are at greater risk of osteoarthritis, joint replacement and osteoporosis compared to the rest of the […]
Continue readingResearchers call for ban on alcohol marketing in sport – In the News
A paper published overnight in the New Zealand Medical Journal has added to the call to ban alcohol marketing and […]
Continue readingAlcohol advertising remains prominent in televised sport – Expert Reaction
Audiences of televised sport remain exposed to high rates of alcohol marketing and sponsorship, according to a new study. The […]
Continue readingNext Olympic event: Improving faster than rivals – Mark Orams
As New Zealand’s Olympic athletes return with the most successful medal haul to date, AUT’s Professor Mark Orams writes in […]
Continue readingOlympic exile fair response to state-led cheating – Prof Mark Orams
Keeping tabs on competitive advantage in sport is crucial to making sure competition is fair, writes AUT’s Professor Mark Orams in […]
Continue readingWHO backs Olympics despite Zika letter – Expert reaction
An open letter signed by almost 200 health researchers calls on the International Olympic Committee and World Health Organization (WHO) […]
Continue readingGene doping in sport? – Morning Report
For Radio New Zealand’s Morning Report, William Ray investigates the current and future possibilities of genetic manipulation to enhance performance […]
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