Archive for April 2021
Pandemic Eating Habits
The seemingly never-ending COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on Americans’ eating habits—and people who step on the scale may see some startling numbers.
Read MoreExercise and Mental Health
A deeper look at the relationship between exercise and mental health to understand factors like frequency, duration and intensity of exercise.
Read MoreUrine Color Does Reveal Hydration
Urine color is a reliable way to determine hydration status, as lighter urine signifies a lower level of urine osmolality.
Read MoreTailgating Effects on Health
Tailgating has become a socially acceptable excuse to wash down piles of greasy food and alcohol, but what toll does it have on the body?
Read MoreOpen Communication for Athlete Injuries
Trainers may want to prioritize cultivating a nonjudgmental atmosphere of open communication to ensure honest conversations about pain and injury.
Read MoreExercise and Chronic Lower-Back Pain
Research supports the efficacy of exercise in alleviating chronic lower-back pain. The mechanisms, however, have remained unclear.
Read MorePoor Fitness Levels Linked With Depression and Anxiety
Keep promoting the mental health benefits of physical activity, as researchers find a link between exercise and depression.
Read MoreKids and Sugar Sweetness
No wonder it can be hard to pry kids away from the candy store; they require more sugar to detect sweetness than adults do.
Read MoreDoes Time of Day Affect Training?
Does time of day influence exercise performance? An international group of researchers reviewed 66 studies on maximal exercise and time of day.
Read MoreCarbs and Protein for Exercise Recovery
Evidence suggests that co-ingesting carbohydrate and protein after exercise may stimulate greater glycogen synthesis during exercise recovery.
Read MoreFood Brand Names Change Perceptions
Food manufacturers who want consumers to buy their healthy products should carefully consider how their food brand names roll off the tongue.
Read MoreHigh Genetic Propensity in ACL Tears
The risk of ACL tears may be highly influenced by genetic predisposition, according to a study reported in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Read MoreIncreased Loan Limits for COVID-19 Business Relief
Small business owners will soon be able to borrow more COVID-19 business relief money through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program.
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