'Need to be exercising caution': Soccer heading can alter brain chemistry
By David Mark
It is an integral part of the game, but newly published research shows that heading a soccer ball can have "acute" effects on the brain.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-19/soccer-heading-can-alter-brain-chemistry/105432172
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Lani Pallister smashes Commonwealth record on final night of swimming trials
By David Mark
Lani Pallister finishes the Australian Swimming Trials in Adelaide on a high with a record-breaking 1500m freestyle, as Australia names a 40-strong team for the world championships.
Dark places and dreams: Australia's swimmers are growing up
By David Mark
Australia's top swimmers admit they have faced the "Olympic Blues" post-Paris, and are having to work out what they actually want from the sport.
Pallister breaks 800m record and embraces Aussie legend in emotional scenes
By David Mark
Lani Pallister claims the 800m women's freestyle record in Adelaide, before hugging swimming champion Dawn Fraser poolside.
O'Callaghan opens up on the insular life of elite swimmers
By David Mark
Mollie O'Callaghan has won the women's 200m freestyle at the Australian Swimming Trials, but was disappointed to be well off her personal best time.
Teenager steals the show with epic swim at the Australian trials
By David Mark
Sienna Toohey makes a name for herself by winning the 100m breaststroke at the Australian Swimming Trials.
McKeown survives DQ and a dark place to qualify for world titles
By David Mark
Kaylee McKeown beat rival Mollie O'Callaghan in the race of the night at the Australian Swimming Trials, but she acknowledges she is still not at her best after struggling since the Paris Olympics.
Eyes on Adelaide as national swimming trials give first glimpse at future
By David Mark
Some of Australia's future swimming stars will battle this week to earn selection for this year's World Aquatics Championships.
ABC Journalist DAVID MARK wins prestigious International Sports Press Association award
