sport and wellness

UO experts break down the coming Winter Olympics at media forum

Faculty members discussed performance, technology and global issues at the Nov. 7 event

Microscopic scaffolds could one day help injured muscles heal

Knight Campus researchers combine 3D printing with molecular cues to guide muscle regeneration

Sleeping in on weekends may help boost teens' mental health

A study finds regular sleep is best, but catching up on the weekends can lower risk of depression symptoms

Weight stigma hits hard in a diet-focused culture, UO experts say

In a season focused on health, UO researchers urge concentrating on goals beyond weight loss

These Ducks fly high, even when they’re perched on the sidelines

Human physiology internships give students hands-on lessons that help Ducks athletics soar

How poor sleep gets ‘under the skin’ of teens and young adults

A study finds biological traces linked with inadequate sleep and snoring, raising disease risks

High-tech lab takes the guesswork out of deep athletic training

The UO’s Oregon Performance Research Laboratory specializes in precision exercise guidance

UO research could help reduce injuries among female athletes

A partnership with the sports company Puma will result in a new soccer shoe designed for women

A good soak in a hot tub might beat a sauna for health benefits

A UO study showed hot-water immersion helped lower blood pressure and boost the immune system

Study finds that allergies and exercise share a hidden connection

New research shows that high levels of antihistamine drugs can reduce fitness gains