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HeadFirst , a company at Velocity , the University of Waterloo's startup incubator, has developed a way to test for concussions using a simple saliva test.

Study reveals Olympic Winter Games' climate crisis. Research led by the University of Waterloo has found new critical insights into how climate change threatens the future viability of hosting the Olympic Winter and Paralympic Games (OWG and PWG).

A new study by UdeM's Olivier Dupuy shows that daily cryostimulation sessions in a chamber cooled to -90°C can make you sleep better and feel better.

Waterloo researchers are at the forefront of addressing complex societal and health problems facing our world, and Dr. Devon Frayne , a human performance integration specialist in Waterloo's Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, is one of them.

UdeM PhD candidate Eve Charbonneau explains how her hands-on biomechanics research helped Canadian athlete Sophiane Méthot win a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics.

Participating in sports helps kids do better in school when they become adults, a new study led by psycho-education professor Linda Pagani suggests.

It takes all kinds of helping hands to make the Olympic Games run smoothly, including alumni from the University of Waterloo.

Dr. Joseph Gurgis says comprehensive policies, education, and independent reporting needed to safeguard everyone in sport Several Canadian sport governing bodies have introduced preventive effo

There's a lot that goes into an Olympic athlete's quest for gold - years of training and rigour - but also, an athlete's age.

Puzzle fans are hooked on Connections , the latest word game from the New York Times that launched in June 2023, following the success of Wordle.

Everyone knows working out can be great for your physical well-being, but research shows it can have a huge impact on mental and social well-being, too.

Non-binary youth face immense barriers and discrimination preventing them from participating in team sports, according to a new study from Simon Fraser University.

Waterloo and Rogers partnership could redefine real-time hockey analytics By Jordan Flemming University Relations In a unique collaboration, the University of Waterloo and Rogers Communications are joining forces to revolutionize the world of hockey analytics using 5G technology.

SFU computing science assistant professor Jason Peng is leading a research team that is raising motion simulation technology to the next level-and using the game of tennis to showcase just how real virtual athletes- moves can be.

Jack Farlow balances academics and CrossFit as the only student competitor By Jordan Flemming University Relations Jack Farlow, a second-year engineering student at the University of Waterloo has achieved a remarkable feat by qualifying for the 2023 CrossFit Games.

If you-re sleep deprived, you will likely have a harder time remembering things than if you-re well-rested.

Ph.D. candidate Amélie Apinis-Deshaies has found that well-being is the most important factor influencing sleep, recovery and performance in professional hockey players.

Researchers from the University of Toronto' Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education (KPE) collaborated with Special Olympics Ontario to explore perceptions of inclusion among students and coaches in school-based  Unified Sports  programs.