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LEADER SPORT SPF 30 (Homosalate, Octisalate, Oxybenzone, Octocrylene, Avobenzone) Aerosol, Spray [Cardinal Health]
Updated Date: Dec 27, 2012 EST
Source: DailyMed Drug Label Updates for the last seven days (since May 20, 2007 EST) - December 27, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news

Efficacy of an herbal formulation LI10903F containing Dolichos biflorus and Piper betle extracts on weight management
Conclusions: Results from the current research suggest that LI10903F or LOWAT is well-tolerated, safe and effective for weight management.
Source: Lipids in Health and Disease - December 27, 2012 Category: Lipidology Authors: Krishanu SenguptaAtmatrana MishraManikeshwar RaoKadainti SarmaAlluri KrishnarajuGolakoti Trimurtulu Source Type: research

Introduction to spin label electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy of proteins
Abstract An undergraduate laboratory exercise is described to demonstrate the biochemical applications of electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy. The β93 cysteine residue of hemoglobin is labeled by the covalent binding of 3‐maleimido‐proxyl (5‐MSL) and 2,2,5,5‐tetramethyl‐1‐oxyl‐3‐methyl methanethiosulfonate (MTSL), respectively. The excess spin label is removed by gel‐exclusion chromatography. Changes in the mobility of the reporter groups attached to the protein are monitored by EPR spectroscopy. While the spectral parameters of the rigidly attached 5‐MSL provide information on the rotat...
Source: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education - December 27, 2012 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Michelle Melanson, Abha Sood, Fanni Török, Marianna Török* Tags: Laboratory Exercise Source Type: research

Reduced Life- and Healthspan in Mice Carrying a Mono-Allelic BubR1 MVA Mutation
by Tobias Wijshake, Liviu A. Malureanu, Darren J. Baker, Karthik B. Jeganathan, Bart van de Sluis, Jan M. van Deursen Mosaic Variegated Aneuploidy (MVA) syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by inaccurate chromosome segregation and high rates of near-diploid aneuploidy. Children with MVA syndrome die at an early age, are cancer prone, and have progeroid features like facial dysmorphisms, short stature, and cataracts. The majority of MVA cases are linked to mutations in BUBR1, a mitotic checkpoint gene required for proper chromosome segregation. Affected patients either have bi-allelic BUBR1 mut...
Source: PLoS Genetics - December 27, 2012 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Tobias Wijshake et al. Source Type: research

Bone mineral density in elite adolescent female figure skaters
Conclusions: Single and pair skaters have greater BMD than ice dancers. The osteogenic effect of physical training is most apparent in single skaters, particularly in the bone loading sites of the leg and pelvis.
Source: Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition - December 27, 2012 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Kathy PrelackJohanna DwyerPaula ZieglerJoseph Kehayias Source Type: research

Muscular adaptations after two different volumes of blood flow‐restricted training
This study aimed to gain an insight into the adaptations of muscle strength and skeletal muscle thickness after two different volumes of blood flow restriction training (BFRT), and compare them with high‐intensity training. The sample was divided into four groups: low‐volume, low‐intensity BFRT (BFRT LV); high‐volume, low‐intensity BFRT (BFRT HV); traditional high‐intensity resistance training (HIT); and a control group, which maintained their routine activities (CON). Leg extension one repetition maximum (1RM), isokinetic peak knee extension, and flexion torques at 60°/s and 180°/s as well as muscle thicknes...
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports - December 27, 2012 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: J. Martín‐Hernández, P. J. Marín, H. Menéndez, C. Ferrero, J. P. Loenneke, A. J. Herrero Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

The impact of voluntary exercise on relative telomere length in a rat model of developmental stress
Conclusions: The increased telomere length in the VH of maternally separated non-exercised rats may be indicative of reduced cellular proliferation, which could, in turn, indicate hippocampal dysfunction. This effect on telomere length was not observed in exercised rats, indicating that voluntary exercise may buffer against the progressive changes in telomere length caused by alterations in maternal care early in life. In future, larger sample sizes will be needed to validate results obtained in the present study and obtain a more accurate representation of the effect that psychological stress and voluntary exercise have on telomere length.
Source: BMC Research Notes - December 27, 2012 Category: Research Authors: Martmari BothaLaurian GraceKishor BugarithVivienne RussellMartin KiddSoraya SeedatSian Hemmings Source Type: research

Impact of pharmaceutical care on the quality of life of patients with Chagas disease and heart failure: randomized clinical trial
DiscussionPatients with Chagas heart disease complicated by heart failure under pharmaceutical care are expected to improve their quality of life, present with a lower incidence of drug-related problems, improve their functional capacity, and improve in their compliance to treatment.Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01566617
Source: Trials - December 27, 2012 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Gilberto SilvaMayara ChambelaAndrea SousaLuiz SangenisSergio XavierAndréa CostaPedro BrasilAlejandro Hasslocher-MorenoRoberto Saraiva Source Type: research

12 Obvious Science Findings of 2012
For scientists, an answer to a question, or solution to a problem, is not true until proven so. And sometimes that means revealing what mere mortals already knew, like, say the fact that getting to the hospital quicker can save heart-attack victims, or, the seemingly far-fetched idea that exercise is good for you. [More]
Source: Scientific American - Official RSS Feed - December 26, 2012 Category: Science Tags: More Science,Health,Mind & Brain,Psychology,Everyday Science,Biology,Society Policy Source Type: research

Creating the Ultimate Housework Workout
A challenge to create the ultimate housework workout.
Source: NYT Health - December 26, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By PENELOPE GREEN Tags: Domestic Service Exercise Ely, Christopher Source Type: news

Home Tech: Devices to Monitor Physical Activity and Food Intake
Testing devices for tracking food intake and physical activity.
Source: NYT Health - December 26, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By FARHAD MANJOO Tags: Weight Exercise Medicine and Health Mobile Applications NIKE Inc NKE NYSE Apple Inc AAPL NASDAQ Source Type: news

Number Of Flu Cases Higher Than Average In Boston-Area
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Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - December 26, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: kckatzman Tags: Health Local News Seen On WBZ-TV Syndicated Local Watch Listen CBS Boston Codman Square Codman Square Health Center Flu Flu Shot Jim Smith Source Type: news

Improved survival rates from commotio: A case for automatic external defibrillator provision during high-risk sports - Sharma S, Papadakis M.
[Abstract unavailable] Language: Eng...
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - December 26, 2012 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Recreational and Sports Issues Source Type: news

Concussion research being carried out - Cearnal L.
[Abstract unavailable] Language: Eng...
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - December 26, 2012 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Recreational and Sports Issues Source Type: news

Fragmentation studies of SIRT1-activating drugs and their detection in human plasma for doping control purposes.
CONCLUSIONS: The fragmentation pathways of SRT1720 and 4 SIRT1 activator models based on a common thiazole-imidazole nucleus as well as two different complementary activators (SIRT1 activator 3 and CAY10602), comprising a quinoxaline core, were studied. The resulting information was used to establish and validate a sports drug testing methodology relevant for an efficient and timely anti-doping procedure, targeting a new class of emerging therapeutics possessing significant potential for misuse in elite and amateur sport. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. PMID: 23239315 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry : RCM - December 26, 2012 Category: Chemistry Authors: Höppner S, Schänzer W, Thevis M Tags: Rapid Commun Mass Spectrom Source Type: research

Well: Exercise and the Ever-Smarter Human Brain
Our brains were shaped and sharpened by movement, an emerging view of human evolution goes, and we continue to require regular physical activity in order for our brains to function optimally.
Source: NYT Health - December 26, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS Tags: Evolution Fitness Brain Exercise Phys Ed Featured Source Type: news

Hypertension
is the most common modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Antihypertensive treatment substantially reduces the risk of heart failure, stroke, and myocardial infarction. Current guidelines recommend screening all adults for high blood pressure (BP). Lifestyle modifications to help control high BP include weight loss, exercise, moderation of alcohol intake, and a diet low in sodium and saturated fats and high in fruits and vegetables. Out-of-office BP monitoring should be used to confirm suspected white coat effect, especially in patients with apparent resistant hypertension.
Source: Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice - December 26, 2012 Category: Primary Care Authors: Katherine H. Winter, Laura A. Tuttle, Anthony J. Viera Source Type: research

Chronic Exercise Training Down-Regulates TNF-α and Atrogin-1/MAFbx in Mouse Gastrocnemius Muscle Atrophy Induced by Hindlimb Unloading.
Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of chronic moderate-intensity training in order to prevent muscle atrophy with a focus on TNF-α and atrogin-1/MAFbx as main proteolytic indicators. Hindlimb unloading model of mice received treadmill running exercise for 1 hr per day during hindlimb unloading period of 6 weeks. The gastrocnemius muscle mass, muscle fiber cross-sectional area, and succinate dehydrogenase (SDH) activity in the muscle fiber were higher in the exercised group, while TNF-α and atrogin-1/MAFbx mRNA expressions were significantly lower. Results in the present study showed ...
Source: Acta Histochemica et Cytochemica - December 26, 2012 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Al-Nassan S, Fujita N, Kondo H, Murakami S, Fujino H Tags: Acta Histochem Cytochem Source Type: research

Counseling and Exercise Intervention for Smoking Reduction in Patients With Schizophrenia: A Feasibility Study
Smoking cessation is possible for individuals with schizophrenia but the relapse rate is high. It is necessary to develop more flexible approaches to help these patients. The aim of this study was to examine the feasibility of an intervention approach that integrates counseling and exercise for participants with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. A single group prospective design was used in this study. A sample of inpatients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder participated in a program called “oxygen group”, a program combining five sessions of smoking reduction counseling and three sessions of mode...
Source: Archives of Psychiatric Nursing - December 26, 2012 Category: Nursing Authors: Paquito Philippe Noel Bernard, Elodie Christine Esseul, Laurent Raymond, Loic Dandonneau, Jean-Jacques Xambo, Marion Sara Carayol, Gregory Jean-Marie Guilyn Ninot Source Type: research

Cardiac Asthma
Cardiac dyspnea, especially if present only with exercise, is often confused with asthma and exercise-induced bronchospasm. Cardiac dyspnea or asthma is the consequence of pulmonary edema due to pulmonary venous hypertension and not due to asthmatic bronchoconstriction. In overt, acute congestive heart failure, the diagnosis may be readily made by history and physical examination and pertinent laboratory and imaging data.
Source: Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America - December 26, 2012 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Kern Buckner Source Type: research

Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction in school-age children born extremely preterm.
Conclusion.Children born extremely preterm present significant exercise-induced airway obstruction at age 7. The response has different characteristics from that occurring in asthmatics, and is likely to express airway noneosinophilic inflammation.Pediatric Research (2012); doi:10.1038/pr.2012.202. PMID: 23269119 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Pediatric Research - December 26, 2012 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Hamon I, Varechova S, Vieux R, Ioan I, Bonabel C, Schweitzer C, Hascoet JM, Marchal F Tags: Pediatr Res Source Type: research

Inspire a generation
As we move onto a new year, it is a good time to reflect on 2012. It was memorable for lots of different reasons, not all of them sporting in nature, but probably the three which stand out the most for me are the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, a British winner of the Tour de France and the London Olympic and Paralympic Games. All three became huge talking points for many of us during the summer months – and there is another telling statement: I refer to the Olympic and Paralympic Games as one event. Previous Olympic Games and Paralympic Games had separate Chairmen, Chief Executives, Chief Medical Officers etc. In 2012, the Lon...
Source: Physical Therapy in Sport - December 26, 2012 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Zoe Hudson Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Perceptual response and information pick-up strategies within a family of sports.
In conclusion, the domain of sporting expertise, including those of closely related sports, cannot only differentiate the anticipatory judgment of a ball's future flight path, but also affect the utilization strategy for the local kinematic information. PMID: 23273424 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Human Movement Science - December 26, 2012 Category: Neurology Authors: Ida H, Fukuhara K, Ishii M, Inoue T Tags: Hum Mov Sci Source Type: research

Fitness Program Turns Focus to Kids
The program, Take Your Parent for a Walk, is a partnership between the weight-loss campaign and local schools. The program encourages kids to exercise with an adult for at least 15 minutes a day and rewards physical activity with prizes. So far, kids are up for the challenge.
Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity - December 26, 2012 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Source Type: news

Acute exercise reverses starvation-mediated insulin resistance in humans.
In conclusion, exercise reversed starvation-induced insulin resistance and was accompanied by reduced glycogen stores, increased lipid oxidation capacity, and activation of signaling proteins involved in glucose transport and FA metabolism. PMID: 23269410 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: American Journal of Physiology. Endocrinology and Metabolism - December 26, 2012 Category: Physiology Authors: Frank P, Katz A, Andersson E, Sahlin K Tags: Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab Source Type: research

What Should Be the First Treatment of Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome.
Conclusion: In this case, we wanted to emphasize how quiet the progression of the PAES may be, and effacement of the compression is essential in the treatment. Femoral embolectomy does not have any aid to treatment. PMID: 23269271 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Annals of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - December 26, 2012 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Simsek E, Bugra O, Teber MA, Katircioglu SF Tags: Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Circulating endothelial and progenitor cells: Evidence from acute and long-term exercise effects.
Abstract Circulating bone-marrow-derived cells, named endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs), are capable of maintaining, generating, and replacing terminally differentiated cells within their own specific tissue as a consequence of physiological cell turnover or tissue damage due to injury. Endothelium maintenance and restoration of normal endothelial cell function is guaranteed by a complex physiological procedure in which EPCs play a significant role. Decreased number of peripheral blood EPCs has been associated with endothelial dysfunction and high cardiovascular risk. In this review, we initially report current k...
Source: World Journal of Cardiology - December 26, 2012 Category: Cardiology Authors: Koutroumpi M, Dimopoulos S, Psarra K, Kyprianou T, Nanas S Tags: World J Cardiol Source Type: research

Efficacy and safety of canagliflozin monotherapy in subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus inadequately controlled with diet and exercise
ConclusionCanagliflozin treatment improved glycaemic control, reduced body weight, and was generally well tolerated in subjects with T2DM inadequately controlled with diet and exercise.
Source: Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism - December 26, 2012 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Kaj Stenlöf, William T. Cefalu, Kyoung‐Ah Kim, Maria Alba, Keith Usiskin, Cindy Tong, William Canovatchel, Gary Meininger Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research

Association of spinal inclination with physical performance measures among community‐dwelling Japanese women aged 40 years and older
ConclusionForward spinal inclination was associated with impairment in various physical performance measures. Proper prevention and treatment of underlying disorders should be prompted. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2012; ●●: ●●–●●.
Source: Geriatrics and Gerontology International - December 26, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Yasuyo Abe, Kiyoshi Aoyagi, Tadao Tsurumoto, Chih‐Yu Chen, Mitsuo Kanagae, Satoshi Mizukami, Zhaojia Ye, Yosuke Kusano Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

SUNZONE SUNSCREEN SPORT SPF 15 BROAD SPECTRUM (Octinoxate And Avobenzone) Lotion [Empack Spraytech Inc.]
Updated Date: Dec 26, 2012 EST
Source: DailyMed Drug Label Updates for the last seven days (since May 20, 2007 EST) - December 26, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news

A cohort evaluation on arterial stiffness and hypertensive disorders in pregnancy
DiscussionThe proposed study design will enable a longitudinal evaluation of the central aortic pressure changes as a marker for vascular compliance during pregnancy. As measures are repeated over time, the timing and severity of changes are detectable, and findings may yield important information on how aberrant vascular responses occur and its role in the early detection and prediction of hypertensive disorders.
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - Latest articles - December 26, 2012 Category: OBGYN Authors: Wai LimSeang SawKok TanGeorge YeoKenneth Kwek Source Type: research

Link Between Physical Activity and Brain Atrophy ProgressionLink Between Physical Activity and Brain Atrophy Progression
Is physical activity level a predictor of the risk for brain atrophy? Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 25, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Orthopaedics Journal Article Source Type: news

The association between past and current physical activity and depressive symptoms in young adults: a 10-year prospective study.
CONCLUSIONS: Findings provide insight about the unique associations between the timing and type of physical activity and depressive symptoms, suggesting that physical activity within team sport contexts should be encouraged so that young adults may experience less depressive symptoms. PMID: 23176784 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Annals of Epidemiology - December 25, 2012 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Brunet J, Sabiston CM, Chaiton M, Barnett TA, O'Loughlin E, Low NC, O'Loughlin JL Tags: Ann Epidemiol Source Type: research

Planet Payment Announces Director Option Exercise
LONG BEACH, N.Y., Dec. 24, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Planet Payment, Inc. (Nasdaq:PLPM) (LSE:PPT) (LSE:PPTR), a leading provider of international payment processing and multi-currency processing services, announces the following purchase of shares by Mr. Philip Beck, Chairman and CEO, pursuant to the exercise of a stock option.
Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) - December 25, 2012 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Slow And Steady Wins The Staircase Workout
Not taking the elevator is a good way to sneak in a little extra exercise every day. And if you do get some of your exercise avoiding elevators, here’s a burning question: do you burn more calories climbing stairs one at a time or bounding up them two at a time? [More]
Source: Scientific American - Official RSS Feed - December 24, 2012 Category: Science Tags: Health,Everyday Science,More Science,Health Source Type: research

Olympic dream for bone cancer survivor
'Sport has given me a goal after bone cancer'
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - December 24, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Well: Really? The Claim: Green Tea Helps Burn Fat During Exercise
Green tea contains an antioxidant that some believe helps burn fat, but studies have found no evidence that drinking the tea or taking a concentrated extract has such an effect.
Source: NYT Health - December 24, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By ANAHAD O'CONNOR Tags: Really? Exercise green tea Alternative Medicine Featured Source Type: news

Well: Really? The Claim: Green Tea Helps Burn Fat
Green tea contains an antioxidant that some believe helps burn fat, but studies have found no evidence that drinking the tea or taking a concentrated extract has such an effect.
Source: NYT Health - December 24, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By ANAHAD O'CONNOR Tags: Really? Exercise green tea Alternative Medicine Featured Source Type: news

Minister: Amerikaans bedrijf beste partij voor EPD
“Minister Schippers vindt het geen probleem dat het landelijke schakelpunt (LSP) voor Nederlandse EPD’s door een Amerikaans bedrijf wordt uitgevoerd. De uitrol van het LSP gaat dan ook gewoon door. Minister Schippers van Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport vindt dat de doorstart van het EPD gewoon door kan gaan (PDF), ondanks de vragen die zijn ontstaan over [...]
Source: ICMCC: The International Council on Medical and Care Compunetics - December 24, 2012 Category: Information Technology Authors: Lodewijk Tags: News Infrastructure Legal Privacy Security Source Type: news

A week's health news in numbers
Conclusion So what have we learned from this fun exercise? The Daily Mail is probably the best source for news on peer-reviewed research (but you may want to check their reporting against the actual study – or at least the abstract) Case reports may help sell newspapers, but they may not contribute much to the public good Left-of-centre newspapers, despite their caring image, might not really care too much about health We're probably busiest in the middle of the week Health journalists probably don't work weekend shifts That we need to subscribe to The Sun on Sunday Edited by NHS Choices. Follow Behind the Headlines on twitter.
Source: NHS News Feed - December 24, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: QA articles Medical practice Source Type: news

Health Tip: Avoid Beginners' Workout Injuries
Start slow after checking with your doctor Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Exercise and Physical Fitness
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - December 24, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Omaha Chiropractors Choose Innovative Treatment for Sports Injury Patients
OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 23, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chiropractic Health Clinic in Omaha, NE announced that the practice is using technology to diagnose and treat sports injuries. The chiropractors use an infrared Tytronics instrument to identify musculoskeletal misalignments. These underlying misalignments may be triggering chronic back pain, knee pain or elbow pain. The chiropractors use a variety of adjustment techniques to restore proper alignment to the spine and manage pain. Physiotherapy treatments, including cold laser therapy, help decrease inflammation, relieve pain and speed internal healing.
Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) - December 24, 2012 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Hydroxycut: Hydroxycut: Body Weight Training Increases in Popularity, Breaks Barriers to Weight Loss
NEW YORK, NY (MARKET WIRE) Gym memberships, workout apparel, shoes, at-home exercise videos, weights, machines, and other products are seen by many as necessities to a well-rounded weight loss strategy. But the truth is that, with body weight training, individuals can forgo the expenses associated with weight loss and still lose excess pounds. Hydroxycut in response to an article posted by TIME, showcases how body weight training is breaking the economic barriers that have stood between weight loss and individuals with limited financial means.
Source: Market Wire - Pharmaceuticals and Biotech - December 24, 2012 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Pharmaceuticals and Biotech Medical and Healthcare Sports Lifestyle and Leisure Source Type: news

Why Are Kids In Asthma Hotspots In NYC More Likely To Visit The ER? Exercise May Be A Factor
Asthmatic children in New York City neighborhoods with high rates of asthma make many more visits to the emergency room (ER) than those who live in other parts of the city. While socioeconomic factors such as lack of adequate preventive care are part of the equation (high-asthma neighborhoods tend to be lower income), new research points to a possible biological basis for the disparity. Asthmatic children living in asthma hotspots were twice as likely to experience a common symptom known as exercise-induced wheeze than were those in neighborhoods with lower asthma rates...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - December 24, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Respiratory / Asthma Source Type: news

Media won't admit diabetes has a cure; instead they use the term 'remission'
A new study claims that people with type 2 diabetes or who are suffering "pre-diabetes" symptoms can see their disease go into remission after a year of following an intensive diet and exercise program, but as usual, the mainstream media is stopping short of saying that...
Source: NaturalNews.com - December 24, 2012 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: news

Gratitude is the Attitude that you Want!
As we come to the end of 2012 and turn to 2013 spend a few moments each day to list out what you are grateful for. See what it does for your mood and perspective over time. read more
Source: Psychology Today Depression Center - December 24, 2012 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Thomas G. Plante, Ph.D., ABPP Tags: Depression Happiness Resilience Self-Help Spirituality current place denial empty glass exercise gratitude improvement efforts lifestyle little hope marriage nbsp New Year new year resolutions perspective physical healt Source Type: news

Mirror Therapy for Improving Motor Function After Stroke [Cochrane Corner]
Source: Stroke - December 24, 2012 Category: Neurology Authors: Thieme, H., Mehrholz, J., Pohl, M., Behrens, J., Dohle, C. Tags: Exercise/exercise testing/rehabilitation, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Other Stroke Treatment - Medical Cochrane Corner Source Type: research

Early post-injury exercise reverses memory deficits and retards the closed-head injury in mice.
This study aimed to investigate whether and how post-injury exercise benefited the brain structure and function in CHI mice. CHI caused immediately elevated neurological severity score, rapid loss of object recognition memory, and followed by progressive location-dependent brain damages (neuronal loss and microglia activation in the cortex and hippocampus). An early exercise paradigm at moderate intensity (started 2 d post-impact and lasting for 7 or 14 days) effectively restored the object recognition memory, prevented the progressive neuronal loss and microglia activation. However, the exercise started 9 d post-impact wa...
Source: The Journal of Physiology - December 24, 2012 Category: Physiology Authors: Chen MF, Huang TY, Kuo YM, Yu L, Chen HI, Jen CJ Tags: J Physiol Source Type: research

Effects of Voluntary Wheel Running on the Kidney at Baseline and After Ischemia-Reperfusion Induced Acute Kidney Injury: A Strain Difference Comparison.
Abstract Exercise-induced vascular endothelial adaptations in the kidney are not well understood. Therefore, we investigated the impact of voluntary wheel running (VWR) on the abundance of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) and extracellular superoxide dismutase (EC SOD), in kidney and lung, and other SOD isoforms and total antioxidant capacity (TAC), in kidney. We also determined whether VWR influences susceptibility to acute kidney injury (AKI). Male Sprague Dawley (SD) and Fisher 344 (F344) rats, VWR or sedentary (SED) for 12 weeks, were subjected to AKI (uninephrectomy (UNX) and 35 min of left kidney isch...
Source: The Journal of Physiology - December 24, 2012 Category: Physiology Authors: Moningka NC, Cunningham MW, Sterling M, West CA, Verlander JW, Croker BP, Ahlgren J, Hayward L, Baylis C Tags: J Physiol Source Type: research

Oxidative Stress, Circulating Antioxidants, and Dietary Preferences in Songbirds.
Abstract Oxidative stress is an unavoidable consequence of metabolism and increases during intensive exercise. This is especially problematic for migratory birds that metabolize fat to fuel long-distance flight. Birds can mitigate damage by increasing endogenous antioxidants (e.g. uric acid) or by consuming dietary antioxidants (e.g. tocopherol). During flight, birds may increase protein catabolism of lean tissue which may increase circulating uric acid and many birds also consume an antioxidant-rich frugivorous diet during autumn migration. We evaluated three related hypotheses in a migratory passerine: (1) protei...
Source: Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Part B, Biochemistry and molecular biology. - December 24, 2012 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Alan RR, McWilliams SR Tags: Comp Biochem Physiol B Biochem Mol Biol Source Type: research