Latest articles by Dan Peterson
Music Benefits Exercise, Studies Show
Exercising to some tunes may make for a better workout.
Exercisers Drink More Alcohol
A study suggests that combining alcohol and exercise is not such a bad idea.
Top Tennis Players Simply See Better
Expert tennis players, like Roger Federer, have an advantage in certain visual perception skills.
Rat Race: New Evidence that Running is Addictive
Intense running by rats can release brain chemicals that mimic the same sense of euphoria as opiate use.
Taller Athletes Are Faster, Study Finds
It's the new breed of 'slender' athletes that are smashing records.
Serious Cyclists' Sperm Suffers
Guys who bike know about that strange numbness that occurs in places that should not go numb.
Study Dispels Myth of Post-Workout Fat Burn
A recent study found this to be a myth for moderate exercisers.
Does First Goal in Hockey Raise Odds of Winning?
Statistics suggest maybe, but other findings are even more compelling.
Scientists Reveal the Secret to Hockey’s Wrist Shot
How professional hockey players get off that perfect wrist shot.
For Health, Recess as Good as Gym Class
Natural short bursts of play energy contribute just as much to a healthy lifestyle as longer bouts of organized exercise.
Pre-Exercise Heart Rate Spike Predicts Heart Attack Risk
Heart rate just before and during exercise and your chances of a future heart attack.
Kentucky Derby Horses More Fragile, But Not Faster
Imagine trying to walk on all fours using just your big toes and your middle fingers.
Why NFL Draft Picks Often Fail
Teams seek the right matrix of information that will reveal those players with true NFL potential.
Great Golfers' Brains Have More Gray Matter
Expert golfers have more gray matter in their brains.
How Baseball Players Catch Fly Balls
How do our eyes, brains, arms and legs combine to track and catch a fly ball?
Perfect Running Pace Revealed
Each person has an optimal running pace that uses the least amount of oxygen to cover a given distance.
Scientists Create March Madness Formula
Researchers devised a computerized, mathematical system to predict the final four.
Interactive Technology to Connect Sports Fans
Researchers want all fans to feel more a part of the game.
Group Predicts Robots Will Win Soccer's World Cup in 2050
Scientists teaching robots to play soccer.
How Do Steroids Work?
Steroids make muscles grow faster. And there are harmful side effects.
NASCAR Technology Makes Passenger Cars Safer
Today's production passenger cars have borrowed several innovations from both stock car and Indy-style racing.
Heat Stroke Deaths in Football 'All Preventable'
Case could signal a landmark shift in the expectation for how coaches deal with struggling players on a hot day.
