Soccer
To me, soccer is so much more than a ball and two goals; it connects people from all of the corners of the world - Unknown Author
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Heading May Be Riskier For Female Soccer Players Than Males
An important note about this research, Lipton says, is that it isn't about concussions. Instead, it's measuring "sub-concussive injuries," or repeated impacts that don't cause any immediate, acknowledged problem for the player, but could be problematic in the long-term.
Soccer is basically medicine, some researchers argue
Compared to some other forms of exercise, including running and Zumba, soccer may also be just as beneficial to health, with added social, motivational and competitive benefits, the study team writes in British Journal of Sports Medicine.
A Sociological History of Soccer Violence
How social and cultural rifts manifest themselves through sports—especially when fans identify intensely with their team.
A Sport on the Edge: How Much Soccer Is Too Much Soccer?
Professional soccer is getting faster and more taxing, which has experts starting to wonder if the game is beyond the limits of human ability.
Bad News, Soccer Moms: Soccer Is Getting More Dangerous
More players and more time on the field is leading to an increase in emergency room visits.
Don’t Use Your Heads, Kids
It shouldn’t take much to persuade an impartial observer that heading in youth soccer is pointless.
FIFA’s Rule Changes Won’t Solve Soccer’s Concussion Problem
One has to wonder why FIFA’s changes to its concussion protocol are so feckless. It may be a cultural issue...
Girl soccer players are five times more likely to return to the game after a concussion than boys
Overall, 40 percent of youth soccer players play through the pain, according to a recent study.
Head Protection Can Greatly Improve The Safety Of High School Soccer
While it may be impossible to reduce the speed of the game, we can do more to protect them from harm—by introducing head production for youth soccer players.
Health Gains for Grown Up Soccer Players
“We know a lot about strength training, running and cycling because those sports are very easy to study in the laboratory,” Dr. Krustrup said. “But so many people all over the world play soccer, basketball or hockey. It’s very important to understand the health benefits of those sports and to emphasize that there are motivational and social factors related to team sports that may enhance the possibility for lifelong adherence to a physically active lifestyle.”
How Bad Are Head Injuries in Soccer?
There is no doubt that American football and rugby as contact sports have more head knocks, concussions, and long-term health effects. But even soccer has been linked to premature deaths due to players repeatedly heading the ball.
How Football Can Be Used to Tackle Childhood Obesity
Parents need to know that any football, played regularly, can deliver significant health benefits for their children. If children aren’t keen on taking a formal route at school or with a local club, simply getting out onto local playing fields for a 30-minute kickabout can prove highly beneficial — both in terms of general wellbeing and weight loss.
How soccer can help young men develop healthier habits
Research shows that sport can help build people’s identities. It makes them more socially connected because it fosters a sense of belonging and promotes feelings of agency and self-determination. Sport can help men and boys develop strong feelings of masculine identity and provide opportunities for them to assert their masculinity in a positive way.
No Timeouts: Minimizing Injury Risk in Young Soccer Players
Soccer is not only one of the fastest growing sports, but it’s also one of the most fast-paced. Like any contact sport there is always a potential for injury, but during the juvenile and teenage years, those chances are higher simply due to growth patterns and growing bodies.
Running and soccer are the only sports guaranteed to make you healthier
Which sports have actually been proven to benefit our health? The answer is rather disheartening.
Should Kids Be Allowed to Play Soccer?
A typical football practice drill involves many repetitions heading the ball. So what happens to the brain when these head impacts are repeated over and over again—particularly when done from a young age?
Soccer Benefits – 8 Reasons to Play Soccer
As you play soccer, you will discover other benefits. Soccer is brilliant in many ways, and you can only discover it’s beauty by playing.
Soccer Does More Than Simply Kick You Into Shape
Exercise is of course an essential component for healthy living and cardiovascular sustainability; however, working out can be a bit off-putting since heading to the gym and running on the treadmill doesn’t sound like the most exciting activity. Sports, on the other hand, provide a fun and challenging way to get some exercise and stay excited – especially soccer.
The health benefits of soccer
Got soccer fever? Find out how playing "footy'" can improve your health.
The Study on CTE In Soccer Is Not What You Think It Is
Most studies aren't worth reporting on. This was one of them. Unfortunately, that didn't happen.
Why Soccer Players Are Healthier Than You
Discover the secret the rest of the world knows It’s the world’s most popular sport—and a great way to lower your blood pressure. A study published in the journal Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise found that playing soccer 2 days a week had a bigger effect on blood pressure than moderate daily exercise.
9 Benefits of Soccer That Will Have You Kicking Balls All Day Long
There are so many different benefits of soccer that you will want to play it all day long. Not only is it a fun sport to play that lets you socialize with others, but it is also fantastic for your muscle health, heart health, bone strength, your mental state, and so much more.
Five Health Benefits Of Playing Soccer
Soccer lovers are indulged in their game not only for the sake of fun and their passion for football, but normally people do not realize how healthy and beneficial playing soccer can be! Playing soccer is like working out without even realizing that you’re working out. And it is extremely healthy. I will explain to you numerous ways in which playing soccer can be healthy for you.
The 20 Benefits of Playing Soccer and How It Changed My Life
Benefits of playing soccer? Thanks to this sport I am the person who I am today. It has helped me, not only physically, but to develop completely as a human being in all aspects. I am sure that me, or any soccer player, will tell you that soccer is the best school of life.
Grassroot Soccer
Grassroot Soccer is an adolescent health organization that leverages the power of soccer to educate, inspire, and mobilize at-risk youth in developing countries to overcome their greatest health challenges, live healthier, more productive lives, and be agents for change in their communities
Play Soccer Nonprofit International
A year-round, integrated educational curriculum that focuses on health, social, and soccer/football skills.
Soccer in the Streets
Soccer in the Streets is a not-for-profit organization that works to develop young leaders so they can lead rich lives and cultivate healthy communities through sports-based youth development. Core to its mission is providing better access to quality soccer programs and making youth ready for employment.
The Complete Soccer Guide
Ways to improve your game.
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