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It takes a village: Integrated care team gives hope back to dialysis patient
(BPT) – Six years ago Francis Hogan was doing what he loved most: playing golf. After his usual game, his ankle was swollen and painful. When he visited the doctor, he discovered the swelling wasn’t because of an injury. Something was seriously wrong. Hogan’s kidneys were failing. He was diagnosed with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, a […]
ACE Medical Exercise Specialist Certification: A Pathway onto the Healthcare Team
The American Council on Exercise® (ACE®) is proud to announce the release of the ACE Medical Exercise Specialist Manual, the definitive resource for health and fitness professionals working with special populations. The new manual incorporates the latest science-based assessments and programming from leading experts in clinical and post-rehabilitative exercise, making it an outstanding resource for […]
The Irish rugby team has exceptional guts: Exercise and diet impact gut microbial diversity
Scientists at the Science Foundation Ireland-funded Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre (APC) at University College Cork and Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark, have carried out a study in conjunction with the Irish Rugby Football Union that has revealed that exercise and associated dietary changes influence gut microbial diversity. The research is published this week in the journal […]
Tips From The Winning Team
Heres more of what individual members of the winning Lose to Win team had to say about their 12-week competition, which ran from last September into December (Read more on Pages 8-9): Donna Tschantre 2013 team captain I lost 30 pounds. I have more to lose and know it is not an easy road ahead. […]
Team sport compensates for estrogen loss
When women enter menopause, their estrogen levels taper. This increases their risk of cardiovascular disease. New research from University of Copenhagen shows that interval-based team sport can make up for this estrogen loss as it improves their conditions, reduces blood pressure and thereby protects the cardiovascular system. While aging and an array of physical transformations […]
Team Spirit May Help Men Lose Weight
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Men who took part in a weight loss program designed specifically for male soccer fans lost an average of 12 pounds (5 kg) and had a good time doing it, according to a new study from Scotland. The 12-week Football Fans in Training (FFIT) program, run by coaching staffs from […]
The Organic Center Joins Jamba Juice Team Up For A Healthy America Lifestyle Initiative
EMERYVILLE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Jamba Juice Company (JMBA[1]), a leading healthy, active lifestyle brand, today announced that The Organic Center has pledged to support Jambas innovative awareness program, Team Up for a Healthy America. The Jamba sponsored annual program seeks to raise awareness of the nations obesity epidemic by encouraging people to make weekly pledges to […]