Elite athletes who adopted simple oral health measures, such as using high fluoride toothpaste and cleaning between their teeth, reported significantly reduced negative effects on performance related to poor oral health, finds a new study led by UCL.

Usain Bolt's 200m record has not been beaten for ten years and Florence Griffith Joyner's for more than thirty years.

See us on twitter See us on youtube See us on linkedin See us on instagram - Researchers found that supplements did not appear to protect endurance athletes from illness caused by electrolyte imbalances.

Sporting activities can bring about a long-term improvement in cognitive performance across all age groups. However, the effects differ between men and women, and not all sports provide the same impact. Researchers at the University of Basel and the University of Tsukuba have provided recommendations based on a comprehensive analysis of previous studies.

Fitness trackers like Fitbit and Garmin watches make it easy for anyone to collect data about health and performance.

Why are Ghent University researchers studying the motor skills of sports journalist Maarten Vangramberen? Much has to do with the matter of how world records are made. Exceptional performance that no-one can explain.