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UV radiation exposure: Sun protection is important as athletes have elevated skin cancer risk

The dangers of ultraviolet radiation exposure, which most often comes from the sun, are well-known. Speaking at The Physiological Society's Extreme Environmental Physiology conference next week, W. Larry Kenney, Penn State University, will discuss how broad its effects can be, from premature aging to cancer, and how this can be influenced by different skin tones and the use of sunscreen.

30 Aug 2019

Study shows even untrained older individuals can benefit from resistance exercises

Older people who have never taken part in sustained exercise programmes have the same ability to build muscle mass as highly trained master athletes of a similar age, according to new research at the University of Birmingham.

30 Aug 2019

Study addresses disability prevention for ethnic/racial minority and immigrant elders

A randomized controlled trial of a new disability prevention intervention, called Positive Minds-Strong Bodies, indicates that improving coping skills and physical strengthening can significantly improve functioning and mood in racial and ethnic minority and immigrant older adults.

28 Aug 2019

Supervised exercise following concussion improves recovery, study suggests

After a sports-related concussion, traditional recovery recommendations have previously called for weeks or months of rest, depending on the duration of a person's symptoms.

28 Aug 2019

High-protein bedtime snacks do not disturb overnight fat metabolism for active women

Physically active women who have foresworn bedtime snacks should feel no fear cracking open the cupboards after sundown for a protein-rich treat, according to new Florida State University-led research.

28 Aug 2019

Balancing hormone levels may reverse risk factors of heart disease in female athletes

A review of more than 100 studies suggests that balancing hormone levels may reverse factors that increase heart disease risk in some female athletes.

28 Aug 2019

Multi-site study of noninvasive brain stimulation to improve upper limb function after spinal cord injury

Kessler Foundation is one of three sites participating in a study of noninvasive brain stimulation to improve upper limb function funded by the U.S. Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs titled, "Improving Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Interventions by Retraining the Brain." Ela Plow, PhD, is principal investigator for the Cleveland Clinic; Svetlana Pundik, PhD, is principal investigator for the Louis B. Stokes VA Cleveland Medical Center; and Gail Forrest, PhD, is principal investigator for the Foundation, which received a sub-award of $778,000. Dr. Forrest is director of the new Center for Spinal Stimulation at Kessler Foundation.

27 Aug 2019

Diabetes in college students linked to depression and distress

Diabetes mellitus affects about 10% of the population, and predisposes the affected individual to a host of complications. Thus these patients need to follow a regulated lifestyle, including regular exercise, a low-sugar diet, regular and appropriate use of diabetes medication, self-testing for glucose levels and adjusting medication if used, and scheduled or necessary follow-up with a healthcare provider.

27 Aug 2019

Mindfulness can enhance academic performance and mental health in middle schoolers

Two new studies from MIT suggest that mindfulness -- the practice of focusing one's awareness on the present moment -- can enhance academic performance and mental health in middle schoolers.

26 Aug 2019

Single bout of exercise may provide a boost to the aging brain

Exercise seems to endow a wealth of benefits, from the release of happiness-inducing hormones to higher physical fitness. New research shows it may provide a boost to the mind too.

26 Aug 2019

Research reveals link between concussions and erectile dysfunction in former NFL players

Former professional football players who have experienced concussion symptoms, including loss of consciousness, disorientation or nausea after a head injury, are more likely to report low testosterone and erectile dysfunction (ED), according to research published Aug. 26 in JAMA Neurology.

26 Aug 2019

Real-time, music-based feedback system helps improve deadlift technique

A study of 31 recreational weightlifters suggests that a real-time, music-based feedback system helps improve deadlift technique. Valerio Lorenzoni of Ghent University, Belgium, and colleagues present these findings in the open-access journal PLOS ONE on August 28, 2019.

From PLOS ONE 26 Aug 2019

Simulated training for timely NICU evacuations

In late August 2011, a magnitude 5.8 earthquake - the strongest east of the Mississippi since 1944 - shook Washington, D.C., with such force that it cracked the Washington Monument and damaged the National Cathedral.

25 Aug 2019

Elite athletes have high rates of oral disease despite frequent brushing

Elite athletes have high rates of oral disease despite brushing their teeth more frequently than most people, finds a new UCL study.

25 Aug 2019

Investing in fitness during mid-life will pay big dividends at retirement

If you're a middle-aged or older adult saving for retirement, it's never too late to think about adding physical activity to your investment portfolio, according to an article in the September issue of ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal, an official journal of the American College of Sports Medicine

23 Aug 2019

Caregivers of people with dementia experience accumulation of sleep loss

Caregivers of people with dementia lose between 2.5 to 3.5 hours of sleep weekly due to difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep — a negative for themselves and potentially for those who receive their care, Baylor University researchers say.

23 Aug 2019

New insights into improving function, independence and quality of life in cerebral palsy patients

Cerebral palsy is one of the most common movement disorders in children. A growing number of caregivers worldwide are caring for children, adolescents and adults with child-onset CP.

23 Aug 2019

Two-thirds of truck drivers in Australia are obese, study finds

More than 200,000 people are employed as truck drivers in Australia and while their role in transporting goods across our wide brown land is critical, they are among the nation's most unhealthy.

23 Aug 2019

Eye-tracking tests may help identify people at high risk of developing Alzheimer's disease

New research has found that it may be possible to predict if people with mild memory and thinking impairments will go onto develop Alzheimer's disease using eye-tracking technology.

23 Aug 2019

High-intensity step training may better improve walking ability in stroke survivors

High-intensity step training that mimics real-world conditions may better improve walking ability in stroke survivors compared to traditional, low-impact training, according to new research published in the American Heart Association's journal Stroke.

22 Aug 2019

Exercise News and Research

Latest Exercise News and Research

UV radiation exposure: Sun protection is important as athletes have elevated skin cancer risk

Study shows even untrained older individuals can benefit from resistance exercises

Study addresses disability prevention for ethnic/racial minority and immigrant elders

Supervised exercise following concussion improves recovery, study suggests

High-protein bedtime snacks do not disturb overnight fat metabolism for active women

Balancing hormone levels may reverse risk factors of heart disease in female athletes

Multi-site study of noninvasive brain stimulation to improve upper limb function after spinal cord injury

Diabetes in college students linked to depression and distress

Mindfulness can enhance academic performance and mental health in middle schoolers

Single bout of exercise may provide a boost to the aging brain

Research reveals link between concussions and erectile dysfunction in former NFL players

Real-time, music-based feedback system helps improve deadlift technique

Simulated training for timely NICU evacuations

Elite athletes have high rates of oral disease despite frequent brushing

Investing in fitness during mid-life will pay big dividends at retirement

Caregivers of people with dementia experience accumulation of sleep loss

New insights into improving function, independence and quality of life in cerebral palsy patients

Two-thirds of truck drivers in Australia are obese, study finds

Eye-tracking tests may help identify people at high risk of developing Alzheimer's disease

High-intensity step training may better improve walking ability in stroke survivors

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