Association of fall rate and functional status by APOE genotype in cancer survivors after exercise intervention

22 November, 2022

Effect of exercise intervention on survey indices of depressive symptoms (A), activity (B), and physical disability (C) during the baseline (B), intervention (I), and post-intervention (PI) timepoints. Credit: 2022 McGinnis et al. A new research paper titled “Association of fall rate and functional status by APOE genotype in cancer survivors after exercise intervention” has been published in Oncotarget. Cancer treatment survivors often report impaired functioning and increased falls. Not all…

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Weaker Bones of Hypermobile EDS May Be Driven By Limited Activity | Exercise Favored to Lower Bone Fracture Risk

21 November, 2022

Poorer bone density and mineral content can be common in people with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS), likely as a result of reduced physical activity, a study indicates. “Based on the results of this study, we suggest that health care workers recommend, like in healthy individuals, regular physical activity and muscle strength training in individuals with hEDS and G-HSD [generalized joint hypermobility spectrum disorder] for bone maintenance,” the researchers wrote. The…

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Hamilton declares disappointing 2022 season as ‘team-building exercise’ for Mercedes

20 November, 2022

Charles Leclerc lauded the “perfect race” at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after holding off Sergio Perez to secure second in Formula One’s drivers’ championship. Red Bull star Max Verstappen was a distant memory for the rest of the grid on Sunday, easing to a third-straight Abu Dhabi win and 15th victory of 2022 after already securing the world title. Team-mate Perez did not have as much reason to celebrate,…

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If you’re a cyclist, Garmin’s new exercise bike looks better than a Peloton

19 November, 2022

Garmin has released the Garmin Tacx Neo Bike Plus and it’s an improvement on its Tacx Neo Bike. The new version adds more adjustable features, a realistic road feel, a free Zwift trial, and over 150 more follow-along workout videos than its predecessor. However, the price is incredibly high, making this a bike for dedicated cycling fiends rather than spin-class aficionados.  The Garmin Tacx range is Garmin’s indoor cycling label,…

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‘Exercise snacks’ Will Help Keep Your Fitness Routine on Track — and Reduce Stress

18 November, 2022

It’s that time of year again. When you’re busy juggling family events and festive parties, it’s easy to forget about your fitness routine for the holiday season. But you don’t have to deprive yourself of the stress-busting benefits of exercise — or of fun — when you need it most! You can find ways to fit fitness in in small amounts that will help you find a healthy balance. To…

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High Intensity Exercise May Reduce the Risk of Metastatic Cancer

17 November, 2022

Aerobic exercise may reduce the risk of metastatic cancer by 72 percent, according to new research published in the November 15 issue of Cancer Research. The study is the first to investigate the impact of exercise on the internal organs in which metastases usually develop, like the lungs, liver, and lymph nodes. The findings suggest that high-intensity aerobic exercise, which derives its energy from sugar, can reduce the risk of…

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Critical Incident Exercise Tests and Demonstrates Skills of

16 November, 2022

Tampa, Fla., Nov. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) and the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay hosted a mock critical incident exercise on Wednesday, Nov. 16 to put UMA’s first cohort of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) to the test through a variety of emergency response scenarios at UMA’s Tampa campus.  Developed and launched in partnership with the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, UMA’s newest clinical program is…

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Exercise Tied to Delayed Damage in Gene-Driven Young-Onset Dementia

15 November, 2022

Physical activity was linked to slower progression of plasma neurofilament light chain (NfL), a marker of axonal damage, in people with autosomal dominant frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD), an observational study showed. Among 160 FTLD variant carriers with a mean age of about 51, those with higher physical activity levels had 14.0% (95% CI -22.7 to -4.3) slower NfL increases over 4 years compared with those whose activity level was average,…

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DVIDS – News – Hammer Through the Fall: U.S. and Finnish Forces Conduct Combined Exercise

14 November, 2022

NIINISALO, Finland – U.S. Soldiers assigned to 6th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division (3-1 ABCT), operationally assigned to the 1st Infantry Division, participated in exercise Hammer 22, near Niinisalo, Finland, which occurred between Oct. 31 and Nov. 13, 2022. Hammer 22 is a two-week training operational exercise conducted alongside soldiers of Finland’s Army Headquarters, Armored Brigade, Pori Brigade, Karelia Brigade, Uti Jaeger…

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The Weather Network – ‘Exercise caution’: Perilous travelling expected in Ontario snow squalls

13 November, 2022

Heads-up if you are planning on travelling to communities near Lake Huron and Georgian Bay Sunday: Snow squalls are likely to create hazardous conditions on the road, with potentially up to 30 cm of snow possible in the heaviest bands. When combined with blustery winds, visibility will be quite poor and roads will be slippery. DON’T MISS: Why snow squalls are one of the hardest events to forecast Sunday: Cold…

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