Search results for sporting events
Study suggests sports stadiums serve alcohol to minors and intoxicated fans
Aug 20, 2008 |
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In a novel study looking at the propensity of illegal alcohol sales at sports stadiums, researchers reported that nearly one in five people posing as underage drinkers, and three out of four seemingly intoxicated "fans" were ...
Alcohol adverts attract the young
Feb 06, 2009 |
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Alcohol advertising and marketing may lead to underage drinking. A large systematic review of more than 13,000 people, published in the open access journal BMC Public Health, suggests that exposure to ads and product placem ...
New study highlights difficulty in detecting threats in crowds
Jun 25, 2008 |
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Understanding and interpreting facially-expressed emotions such as happiness, sadness, fear or anger is something most of us take for granted. It is an evolutionary skill we've developed in order to survive - particularly ...
You're more likely to do sport if you are white, middle class, and middle-aged
Jul 24, 2008 |
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The comfortably off, white, and middle aged are the most likely to participate in sporting activities, reveals a 10 year study published ahead of print in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Study shows why sporting heroes should thank their friends
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Mar 03, 2009 |
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Encouraging words from friends and family can pave the way to sporting victory, according to research by the University of Exeter, released today. Dame Kelly Holmes and Sir Chris Hoy have both cited the ongoing support of ...
Surveillance software solves security snag
Technology / Computer Sciences
Sep 14, 2009 |
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Sophisticated network surveillance technology developed at the University of Adelaide will help solve a security dilemma currently facing airports, casinos, CBDs, shopping malls and large sporting and entertainment venues ...
Regular exercise reduces risk of blood clots
Nov 20, 2007 |
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According to a new study published in Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, regular participation in sports reduces the risk of developing blood clots by 39 percent in women and 22 percent in men.
Study details live television's appeal
Jan 30, 2006 |
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Pennsylvania researchers say they've determined why people enjoy live television: They like the sense of indeterminacy, especially in sporting events.
Alcohol sponsorship linked to hazardous drinking in sportspeople
Nov 18, 2008 |
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A new study provides the first evidence of a link between alcohol-industry sponsorship and hazardous drinking among sportspeople.
Popular songs can cue specific memories, psychology research shows
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Jan 21, 2009 |
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Whether the soundtrack of your youth was doo-wop or disco, new wave or Nirvana, psychology research at Kansas State University shows that even just thinking about a particular song can evoke vivid memories of the past.
Computer models help raise the bar for sporting achievement
Sep 13, 2007 |
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Computer models now under development could enhance the design of sports equipment to help people of all abilities realise their sporting potential.
Sports franchises have been quick to embrace Twitter
Mar 10, 2009 |
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Sports fans are always looking for more news, insider information and opportunities for trash talking about their favorite teams. Those with accounts on social messaging system Twitter.com are getting that kind of satisfaction ...
Marching to the beat of the same drum improves teamwork
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Jan 28, 2009 |
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Armies train by marching in step. Religions around the world incorporate many forms of singing and chanting into their rituals. Citizens sing the National Anthem before sporting events. Why do we participate in these various ...
Study says drink beer for the health of it
Jul 09, 2005 |
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Food staples at baseball games can also be life-savers, the American Chemical Society said.
Sex is in the brain, says new research
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Mar 02, 2009 |
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More than 40 percent of women ages 18-59 experience sexual dysfunction, with lack of sexual interest — hypoactive sexual desire disorder, or HSDD — being the most commonly reported complaint, according to medical researchers. ...
