MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'athletes'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:54:17 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182151&cid=t_107429_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FJh9iehGlHiA%2F Tennis star Venus Williams withdrew from the U.S. Open yesterday, consuming headlines and stories this morning. But as time—and the U.S. Open—go on, I suspect we’ll all forget about what Sjögren’s syndrome is or why she dropped out in the first place. The media likes to focus on success stories and winners, and for obvious reason. But even if she isn’t winning any more matches this year, and even if she—worst case scenario here—can’t come back to tennis, I think it’s worth taking a minute to appreciate how quitting has actually made her a success story. Williams announced her withdrawal from the U.S. Open this morning, citing a relatively unknown auto-immune disorder for her inability to compete. “I enjoyed playing my first match here, and wish ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182151 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 18:32:02 +0100 5182151 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182153&cid=t_107429_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FMiUoUb2khv0%2F We frequently hear about celebrities and what they do (or don’t) do in the gym, but what about real women? We’re far more interested in the accomplishments and challenges of real women who’ve made health and fitness a priority. So we’re starting “That Girl,” a column meant to celebrate women of all ages, shapes, sizes and athletic persuasions, from all over the country (and hopefully beyond). This week, we’re kicking it off with Jo Shott, a competitive runner and triathlete: Meet: Joanna (You can call me JO) Shott Jacksonville, FL I’m 32 years young. Fitness/health accomplishment you are most proud of: To this point, I’m most proud of walking onto the UNF cross country team in 2001 (never ran on a team before). I trained with the team for three... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182153 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:47:56 +0100 5182153 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5169547&cid=t_107429_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-importance-of-physicals-for-young-athletes%2F2011.08.27 Increasing numbers of young people participate in outdoor activities, including strenuous competitive athletics. In so doing, they subject their bodies to stresses that are more intense and prolonged than those presented by a largely sedentary life. Every story of a sudden death in a young person is a tragedy, and usually accompanied by commentary pondering the role and utility of pre-activity screening. Could the death have been prevented? What was the physiological condition of the deceased? Could the collapse, often attributed to a heart problem, have been predicted? Was there an examination or evaluation that might have indicated that the deceased was at greater risk, or should have been held out of the activity? These are all important questions, with no simple answers. Sudden collaps... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5169547 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 16:00:00 +0100 5169547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158997&cid=t_107429_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-athletic-heart-how-it-functions%2F2011.08.24 It may seem a little formal to say this, but I would like to start by stating my goals for today’s post: Introduce the concept of the athletic heart; Touch upon the notion of sudden death of the athlete; Explain what an ECG really is, and how it may help diagnose heart disease; Review a recent study about the common ECG variant seen in athletes…Early repolarization. Intro: The adaptations of the human heart never cease to amaze me. Physical training transforms our hearts into high performance engines. Repeated sessions of interval training, combined with longer aerobic efforts, and sprinkled with adequate rest maximize our ability to keep pressure on the pedals, or run the sixth mile of the 10k at the same pace as the first, or for you swimmers, to keep getting back to the wall on th... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158997 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:00:14 +0100 5158997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158998&cid=t_107429_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcdc-outlines-injury-prevention-strategies-in-extreme-weather-conditions%2F2011.08.24 It may seem rather unusual to talk about injuries and weather in the same context, but extreme weather can pose significant risks for many kinds of injury.  Currently, many parts of the United States are experiencing a major heat wave, with record-setting heat and heat indices over the next few weeks.  As we have seen in the recent past, deaths are occurring from heat-related and possibly from participation in outside activities that increase the risk of heat-related illness. During the month of August, many athletes train for the fall sports season, sometimes participating in two practices a day over the course of a few weeks.  While training is necessary and important for athletes to build up their stamina and to improve their performance, health consequences can be deadly if (more&#8... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158998 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:00:44 +0100 5158998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159552&cid=t_107429_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FmADpWDgNpC8%2F One of my greatest lessons was learning you need to clear the path you walk on for yourself because no one else is really interested in clearing it for you. —Danica Patrick, American auto racing driver and model Related posts: Motivational Mantra: Laila Ali on Striving For Perfection Motivational Mantra: The Self-Improvement Principle That Got Madonna To 53 Motivational Mantra: Martha Graham on Practicing For Perfection Post from: Blisstree (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159552 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:28:56 +0100 5159552 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118883&cid=t_107429_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FWNnKq_hC46M%2F I believe that we learn by practice. Whether it means to learn to dance by practicing dancing or to learn to live by practicing living, the principles are the same. In each, it is the performance of a dedicated precise set of acts, physical or intellectual, from which comes shape of achievement, a sense of one’s being, a satisfaction of spirit. One becomes, in some area, an athlete of God. Practice means to perform, over and over again in the face of all obstacles, some act of vision, of faith, of desire. Practice is a means of inviting the perfection desired. —Martha Graham Related posts: Motivational Mantra: Jillian Michaels On Getting Empowered By Taking Responsibility Motivational Mantra: Celebrity Trainer David Kirsch Says Stop Counting Calories Motivational Mantra: Oprah Win... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118883 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 20:30:05 +0100 5118883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077693&cid=t_107429_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ffootball-helmets-which-ones-are-most-likely-to-prevent-head-injuries%2F2011.07.28 Courtesy of Virginia Tech-Wake Forest School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences: National Impact Database Adult Football Helmet Ratings – May 2011 A total of 10 adult football helmet models were evaluated using the STAR evaluation system for May 2011 release.  All 10 are publicly available at the time of publication.  Helmets with lower STAR values provide a reduction in concussion risk compared to helmets with higher STAR values.  Based on this, the best overall rating of ‘5 Stars’ has the lowest STAR value.  Group rankings are differentiated by statistical significance. If you’re in the market to buy a loved one a football helmet, or just curious, go and have a look. It doesn’t take long, there are only 10 helmets on the list. Go to the list. I got to this from ESPN’... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077693 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:00:20 +0100 5077693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934650&cid=t_107429_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FtlYkeXopxoc%2F I don’t want other women who dress like me to say, ‘I can’t get involved in that sport’ and get discouraged. It would be nice to have an environment where it wouldn’t be an issue of how you dress or having different beliefs and faiths. —Kulsoom Abdullah, 35-year-old Atlantan barred from weight lifting competition due to Muslim rules about dress Related posts: Motivational Mantras: Patti Smith Gets Through Rough Days With Polaroids Spina Bifida Won’t Stop Aaron Fotheringham From Breaking Skateboard Records Lifting Weights After Breast Cancer Surgery Post from: BlissTree Motivational Mantra: Kulsoom Abdullah Won’t Let Hijab Stop Her From Lifting Weights (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934650 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:55:18 +0100 4934650 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789244&cid=t_107429_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fshould-competitive-cyclists-undergo-cardiac-ablation-for-atrial-fibrillation%2F2011.05.06 The number of emails that come from fellow cyclists (and endurance athletes) with heart rhythm issues amazes me. I am more convinced than ever that our “hobby” predisposes us to electrical issues like atrial fibrillation (AF)—that the science is right. Obviously, my pedaling “habit” creates an exposure bias. I hear from many of you because we cyclists understand each other. Like you, I consider not competing a lousy treatment option. As a bike racer, I know things: that prancing on an elliptical trainer at a health club doesn’t cut it, and, that spin classes may look hard, but do not come close to simulating real competition. I know the extent of the inflammation required to close that gap, to avoid getting dropped when one of the local Cancellara-types have you in the gutter i... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789244 Fri, 06 May 2011 08:38:25 +0100 4789244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4753912&cid=t_107429_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2F9GnPvaS9w4U%2Fthe-athlete-advantage.php “Diabetes probably saved my life.” You don’t hear that everyday. But Steven Mott, a 24 year old body builder, lives by these words. Steven, 24, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was 15 years old. At 18 he was five feet five inches tall and weighed nearly 200 lbs. His doctor told him to loose weight. Steven started pumping iron. Four years later, Steven is 158 lbs with legs thick as cathedral pillars and not a pinch of body fat.“Weight lifting made a big difference in my diabetes management,” says Steven. “I’m using less insulin and my blood sugars are under control.”“If it wasn’t for diabetes, my body would probably still look and feel like I did when I was 18 years old.”Body building gave Steven his body sense (being attuned to know that your body is fun... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4753912 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:00:00 +0100 4753912 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4532379&cid=t_107429_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FsdlqkXmDu3M%2F This study supports that patients with vit­a­min D defi­ciency show an increased risk of cog­ni­tive decline. Baby Sleeps and Brain Development: How much sleep a 12 month old baby gets can influ­ence the devel­op­ment of his/her exec­u­tive func­tions. PTSD: Can we Disrupt the Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories? A discussion of the dif­fer­ent tech­niques used/ under research that can help PTSD patients. ; Books and Summit Updates Visual Illusions in Art and Science: These surprising classic illusions illustrate how art and magic can help science in undertansing how we perceive the world around us. 2011 SharpBrains Summit Agenda: You can now view the latest Agenda for the whole Summit and a 3-minute clip to learn how the SharpBrains Virtual Sum­mit: Retooling Brai... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4532379 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:07:18 +0100 4532379 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4304984&cid=t_107429_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FMS2qn5Ph1As%2F Here is a news digest on brain training to start your stimulating New Year: Brain training games: Do they work? This piece explores the world of computerized brain training software: Who uses them? Are they worth the expense? You can also check out Sharpbrains Program Evaluation checklist to learn about the 10 ques­tions to ask when choosing a brain fit­ness pro­gram. Protect your brain: The new issue for athletes. Learn more about ImPACT (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing), the computerized clinical report which is quickly becoming the norm for high schools and colleges in determining an athlete’s cognitive brain function. For basic information on concussions and concussion-types sport-related damages, click here. Brain training: What’s the “true” pic... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4304984 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:49:57 +0100 4304984 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3885303&cid=t_107429_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2F196047%2F August Alert: High temperatures in August can lead to heat-related illnesses for athletes. (via CNN) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3885303 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:16:13 +0100 3885303 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3761404&cid=t_107429_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Frepeated-practice-not-always-perfect-how-to-improve-your-game%2F photo: Thinkstock It’s sad when something that everyone told you as a child turns out to be a lie. Santa Claus isn’t real; the only person willing to exchange your baby teeth for money is your mom; and practice doesn’t actually make perfect. This explains why we were never able to perfect our jump shot even though we practiced in the driveway for hours on end. So what are you supposed to do if you’re determined to be the next LeBron? Mix up your practice. Instead of doing 100 lay-ups, engage in variable training and practice a mixture of skills. Do a lay-up, then a jump shot, then dribble for a while. Studies show that variable training produces better results regarding the skill you want to improve. So, practice kind of makes perfect — you just have to make sure ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3761404 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:58:13 +0100 3761404 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3350482&cid=t_107429_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fwinning-with-type-1-diabetes-bike-racing-with-a-bang.html Following my series of interviews with Kris Freeman, I got a note from competitive cyclist Phil Southerland, founder of Team Type 1.  He wanted to let me know how well his group of athletes with type 1 diabetes have been performing so far this year. Phil was concerned that the mainstream media coverage of Freeman’s challenges [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3350482 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:00:51 +0100 3350482 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3342829&cid=t_107429_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fkris-freeman-closing-thoughts-on-vancouver-2010.html Admittedly, I’m a bit tardy here in publishing the final installment of my Winter Olympics conversations with cross-country skier Kris Freeman.  He has type 1 diabetes and was America’s best hope for a medal in his sport in Vancouver this year — but alas, things did not go well for Kris this time around.  He [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3342829 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:00:35 +0100 3342829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3294756&cid=t_107429_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fkris-freeman-update-breaking-d-ground-in-olympic-endurance-sport.html I’m back today for my second exclusive check-in with Kris Freeman, world-class cross-country skier competing in the Winter Olympics this week. He’s the only athlete there with diabetes. And on Saturday, it caught up with him. A blood sugar crash killed his chances for taking a medal in the men’s 30K event, where he was [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3294756 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:00:35 +0100 3294756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3283775&cid=t_107429_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fchecking-in-with-kris-freeman-type-1-diabetic-going-for-olympic-gold.html This year, and among the thousands of ueber-athletes striving for Gold at the 2010 Winter Olympics, there’s one ueber-diabetic. His name is Kris Freeman, and he’s a star cross-country skier, poised to break the USA’s decades-old “Olympic medal drought” in that sport — and also the first-ever athlete with Type 1 diabetes to compete in [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3283775 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:00:23 +0100 3283775 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3283496&cid=t_107429_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2010%2F02%2F18%2Folympic-athletes-with-diabetes%2F Filed under: Type 1, PersonalitiesAfter a diabetes diagnosis you're often angry and frustrated. Immediately, people begin setting limits for you, telling you what you can and can't do. Olympic skier Kris Freeman, who has type 1 diabetes, never listened to his critics. After being diagnosed in 2000 at age 19, his doctors told him that he would not be able to compete at an Olympic level. He could ski, but he wouldn't be able to keep his blood sugar stable for the 50-kilometer cross country race. Immediately, he began experimenting with different tools to maintain keep his blood sugar levels normal during competition. He now wears a small insulin pump to manage his diabetes. His determination paid off. He's a 13-time U.S. National cross-country champion who is competing in his third... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3283496 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3283496 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3276021&cid=t_107429_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fdodging-diabetes-how-andy-found-the-yellow-brick-road.html There are so many surprising and wonderful D-stories out there. Sometimes you just have to share. Andy Tiedeman, a 28-year-old self-proclaimed “geek” from the DC area, was 13 years old when he was diagnosed. We found each other recently through the web, and his unusual campaign to raise awareness. Dodgeball for diabetes, really? (I [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3276021 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:00:36 +0100 3276021 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3269742&cid=t_107429_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2Fir7ymCdys2Y%2F The H1N1 virus, the so-called swine flu, hit 57 million Americans and was the cause of 257,000 hospitalizations and 11,690 deaths in the United States. Fifty seven million: that’s more than the population of Spain (46 million) and Canada (34 million). The number of people hospitalized because of the H1N1 influenza is just slightly more than the entire population of Barbados, or equal to half the state of Wyoming. That’s a lot of people. The flu is still around and vaccines are still being given. The US winter Olympic athletes were vaccinated last month if they’d not already been, giving the vaccine enough time to be effective when the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics begin tonight. What was it about the H1N1 flu that got the world so concerned and should it have been? It&#8... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3269742 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:36:00 +0100 3269742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3163989&cid=t_107429_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fa-funny-thing-happened-as-i-fell-off-my-spin-bike.html OK, I didn’t exactly fall, but it’s the closest I’ve come since I started taking spin classes a little over a year ago… On Dec. 31, hubby and I decided to attend the “New Year’s Special” combo class — 60 minutes of body conditioning followed by a 90-minute marathon spin session — run by our favorite [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3163989 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:00:47 +0100 3163989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3115242&cid=t_107429_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fwayback-wednesday-wheres-the-physical-activity.html Today, I’m revisiting a guest post from ‘legendary’ diabetes educator Gary Scheiner for two reasons: 1) this is the time of year when we most need this essential reminder about gettin’ our exercise, and 2) well, because I just love Gary (who’s also the author of the exceptional book Think Like a Pancreas, btw) and [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3115242 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:00:33 +0100 3115242 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3008246&cid=t_107429_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fathletic-performance-mouthguards-hype-or-fact%2F Performance-enhancing athletic mouthguards, like the popular Pure Power Mouthguard and Under Armour Performance Mouthwear, seem to be a miracle of modern medicine. The premise is, the right mouthguard can help the entire body can function at peak capacity. Athletes who invest in these custom mouthguards make claims of improved focus, balance, endurance, and strength. Pro athletes, in sports ranging from golf to boxing to football, have turned to these appliances for an edge over competitors. Your run-of-the-mill athletic mouthguards are protective in nature. They distribute impact to reduce the severity or occurrence of injuries, such as mouth cuts, concussions, and tooth damage. Over-the-counter boil-and-bite varieties offer this protection at a minimal cost to the user. The new-and-impr... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3008246 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:50:09 +0100 3008246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2901855&cid=t_107429_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F16%2F1006%2F Know teen athletes? Listen to my latest podcast on meals and meal timing with @PrettyTough http://ping.fm/qMetv I’m recording dozens of podcasts with Pretty Tough on sports nutrition. This is so important because female athletes have important nutrition needs. Topics include fueling for sports, weight management, hydration, recovery nutrition, and special nutrition challenges for female athletes. (Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog) Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2901855 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:38:39 +0100 2901855 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2894690&cid=t_107429_131_f&fid=34994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gnxp.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F10%2Fversion-20-of-montana-gretzky.php Since we're talking about athletics & heritability, California School Has a Montana and a Gretzky at Quarterback. Unfortunately regression toward the mean implies you'd have to bet against the sons of some of the greatest players in professional sports having anything close to the same impact. On the other hand, having a professional athlete parent is going to increase your odds of being a successful athlete in the pros by orders of magnitude I suspect. The expectation is that children of professional athletes, who are many standard deviations above the norm, will regress back toward the mean as a function of heritability. But the expectation of their athleticism is going to be far higher than the norm, and because there is going be variance around that expectation it also increases the pr... Gene Expression blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2894690 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:09:00 +0100 2894690 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2890847&cid=t_107429_131_f&fid=34994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gnxp.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F10%2Fthere-are-no-nfl-genes.php 23andMe performs genome-wide association study on NFL players, fails to find athlete genes:It's unsurprising that the results of this study are negative (more on this below), but the conclusions they draw from this are fallacious. In fact we know from twin and family studies that many (but not all) traits related to athletic performance are highly heritable; researchers just haven't been able to track down the vast majority of the genetic variants responsible yet, and this study is no exception.What 23andMe have actually shown here is that the limited subset of genetic variation captured by their genotyping chip (which almost exclusively targets genetic variants with a frequency of greater than 5%) doesn't include any variants with an extremely strong association with NFL prowess.That shou... Gene Expression blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2890847 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:34:00 +0100 2890847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2871942&cid=t_107429_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F10%2Felizabeth-profit-diabetes-the-future-of-pro-tennis.html We often hear about adult athletes with diabetes — especially when they win Olympic gold or have a run-in with the law. But we don’t always get to hear about the younger athletes, the ones who are up-and-coming Olympians or World Champions. During the US Open last month, I spotted a young girl named Elizabeth [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2871942 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:56:29 +0100 2871942 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2800651&cid=t_107429_136_f&fid=35294&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psa-rising.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F09%2Fintroducing-the-florida-prostate-cancer-connection%2F Phil Masley’s nifty two-page newsletter The Florida Prostate Cancer Connection can keep you (and your support groups) up to speed with Awareness events and more. Download the .pdf from link at the foot of this post. Not only during PC Awareness Month each September, but all year long (Source: psa-rising.com/blog) psa-rising.com/blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2800651 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:22:16 +0100 2800651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2664024&cid=t_107429_122_f&fid=35065&url=http%3A%2F%2Feideneurolearningblog.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F08%2Ffamous-people-with-dyslexia-pga-golfer.html "One strength he has, and it ties into his ability in golf, is very strong spatial skills," - about JB Holmes, PGA golfer and 2008 Ryder Cup WinnerFrom this Craig Dolch article:Excerpt: "Holmes would open a schoolbook and feel as if he were trapped in a maze. An assignment that might take his friends 30 minutes to complete would take him hours as he inevitably became distracted."I used to say, 'Son, you're just not paying attention,' " Maurice Holmes said. "We didn't know what to do."His parents sent him to several tutors. It didn't help. His third-grade teacher wondered if Holmes might have dyslexia, a learning disorder, but his parents could not find anyone in the state to test him for it."I made good grades, but just being able to read real slow kind of makes you not feel real good," he... Eide Neurolearning Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2664024 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 07:01:00 +0100 2664024 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2657872&cid=t_107429_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fworking-out-with-diabetes-consider-the-controllables-understand-the-uncontrollables.html * Part 1 of a three-part guest series on Diabetes & Exercise * Dr. Matthew Corcoran is a clinical endocrinologist, a CDE, and a self-proclaimed diabetes-exercise freak. He’s the founder of Diabetes Training Camp, which was featured in Newsweek a couple of years ago. Today, he shares his expert tips for working out hard without crashing [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2657872 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:30:45 +0100 2657872 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2270316&cid=t_107429_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Faimee-mullins-legs-have-super-powers%2F Ever wonder what it’s like to have prosthetic legs? Aimee Mullins - athlete, model, and actress - lets us into her world with this interesting talk at TED. Image: Newscom Born without fibular bones, Aimee had both legs amputated below the knee when she was an infant and learned to walk and then run on prosthetics. The running led to competing as a sprinter and resulted in her becoming a world record breaking runner at the 1996 Paralympics in Atlanta. (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2270316 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 15:50:47 +0100 2270316 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2131512&cid=t_107429_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FaE6CUbHuUYA%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(320,470,533795,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler has been vocal about getting diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes last year, and he’s helping to bring awareness to the cause. He’s teamed up with Eli Lilly & Co. and their “Inspired by Diabetes” campaign to help send Type 1 diabetic children to summer camps. “Inspired by Diabetes” is a campaign to help bring families together to help raise awareness to the “global burden” of the disease. Cutler has said, “Diabetes is the toughest opponent I’ve ever faced, but I wasn’t going to let it slow down my career. And kids don’t have to let it stop t... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2131512 Sat, 24 Jan 2009 18:30:09 +0100 2131512 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1964128&cid=t_107429_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F5prJjYDapKg%2F 4 hours 49 minutes 20 seconds. That was Jonathan Brunot’s time in this year’s New York City Marathon. Today’s New York Times details how his race went: Jonathan aced [the NY Marathon] Nov. 2 on his first attempt in 4 hours 49 minutes 20 seconds, including timeouts for a slight tantrum at Mile 22 (he refused to drink his PowerGel beverage), a slight leg cramp at Mile 23 (payback for not hydrating) and a slight fumble near the finish line (he paused to wave and scream and applaud himself when he caught sight of his tearful mother, Olga, in the bleachers). Jonathan doesn’t know he didn’t quite nail Mr. Del-Cid’s goal of 4:30. He also doesn’t know Mr. Del-Cid’s goal for 2009 is for Jonathan to run the marathon in under four hours. Time and goals are irrelevant conce... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1964128 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:30:17 +0100 1964128 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1915408&cid=t_107429_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F434323409%2F Welcome to the first edition of MetaCarnival: a Carnival of Carnivals (announced here), the new, monthly, and interdisciplinary gathering of blogs and blog carnivals. Let's picture all participants in the shadow of an expansive sycamore tree, conducting a lively Q&A lunch discussion. General Advice Q: What would you recommend to live as long as possible, and as healthy as possible? - Hourglass (biology of aging): Try Not To Stab Yourself Repeatedly. Or smoke. Or eat that much fast food...you get the idea.  "The vast majority of people are quite comfortable engaging in habits that cause great harm to the old person they will one day be, cutting off years or even decades of health." Q: Can blogging help, too? - I and the Bird (birds): Indeed. Just read about these life-ch... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1915408 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 05:05:43 +0100 1915408 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1870883&cid=t_107429_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E3%2F417882145%2Fwill-genetic-engineering-ruin-sports.html I will have to begin in mentioning that I am not a sports nut. I do like to watch the occasional baseball and football game. Despite this, the topic of sports is going to be may main topic. But not just sports in curiosity who will win the next Superbowl, but sports in concern with genetics. Where will the idea of sports go with the introduction (and advancement) of genetic engineering? Will such technology, which has high hopes in enhancing ourselves to be better humans, ruin the very idea of sports? With the playing field be fair? Or will it destroy the very structure of competition? If so, will the law forbid such technology, or forbid any altered child from entering sport?I'm sure most of our readers have heard of the recent headlines of steroid use in the MLB. The uproar of the use of... Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1870883 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 16:49:47 +0100 1870883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1733866&cid=t_107429_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F08%2F25%2Fdid-you-watch-the-olympics-at-all%2F What a phenomenal run America had in the Olympics this year, and what an amazing go-round athletes from around the world had overall. Lots of records broken (something about some Phelps guy, I dunno) and lots of reason to celebrate. So, we want to know…did you watch the Beijing Olympics, or did you skip them? If you watched, what was your favorite event? If you could, would you love the opportunity to compete in the Olympics yourself? In what event? Let us know… Tags: 2008 Olympics, Athletes, Beijing Olympics, Health Blog, Healthbolt, Michael Phelps, Olympic Games, Olympics, Summer OlympicsShare This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1733866 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:48:34 +0100 1733866 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1730713&cid=t_107429_105_f&fid=35048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FMedicineAndMan%2F%7E3%2F373835467%2F Smart move this time to keep the blood of athletes for 8 years and test them for “upcoming drugs” with abuse potential later on. With the Summer Olympics taking place in Beijing, its interesting to review the history of drug testing at the Olympics. As the testing laboratories have introduced newer test methods, the athletes doping find more exotic dopands or new ways to avoid being caught with existing drugs. This “arms race” is perhaps best demonstrated by the Moscow Olympics of 1980: During the Moscow games none of the 1,645 tests performed (in urine) came back positive for doping at the time. However after testosterone analysis was introduced — the so called T/E ratio — many samples from the Moscow games were reanalyzed and appeared suspicious. Seve... Medicine and Man blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1730713 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 01:07:26 +0100 1730713 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1826917&cid=t_107429_105_f&fid=36987&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIvorKovicMd%2F%7E3%2F373491410%2F Here are some interesting “medical” stories from Beijing Olympic Games which are now officially closed. Leukemia Survivor Wins Marathon Swim Maarten van der Weijden, who was given only a slim chance of survival after being diagnosed with leukemia in 2001, wins a gold medal in Olympic men’s 10-kilometer open water marathon. US Olympian fighting testicular cancer Eric Shanteau, breaststroker from Georgia, was diagnosed with testicular cancer a week before Olympic Trials. He decided to put his surgery on hold to make his dream of a Games debut come true, with his doctor’s approval. Science No Help in Olympic Gymnastics Age Controversy How old is He Kexin, a Chinese gymnast and the 2008 Olympic champion on the uneven bars. If science cannot help, can hackers? Referees ... Ivor Kovic, M.D. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1826917 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:14:52 +0100 1826917 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1718049&cid=t_107429_134_f&fid=36985&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fsugarstats%2F%7E3%2F369318267%2F Wow, This is really sad…........ NPR….... Morning Edition, July 22, 2008 · China’s path to Olympic glory is littered with human sacrifice — that of athletes who failed to make it to the top ranks of sports. The country now has tens of thousands of retired athletes whose single-minded dedication to their sport never equipped them for life [...] (Source: SugarStats.com - Simple, Online Blood Sugar Tracking for Diabetes Management) SugarStats.com - Simple, Online Blood Sugar Tracking for Diabetes Management blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1718049 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:06:28 +0100 1718049 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1709266&cid=t_107429_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FWiZDziskVDY%2F It being the “dog days of August”; us being on vacation at the beach house; the 2008 Olympics taking place; Charlie being a boy who loves loves loves to swim—-I am indulging in making a bit of an Olympic (”citius altius fortius“). More than a few people have said to me that life raising an autistic child is not so much a sprint as a marathon. In the beginning, after you first get the diagnosis, it feels that you have to run to your utmost abilities, until you’ve drawn your last breath and then still have to give it your all: So parents race to find out and try so many treatments and therapies for their child, so parents hurry hurry hurry and “give their all” to “recovering a child from autism.” You can read many an online (and boo... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1709266 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 06:37:15 +0100 1709266 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1700662&cid=t_107429_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F08%2F12%2Fyou-too-can-have-a-body-like-an-olympian%2F With the Olympic Games at full force now, everywhere you turn - TV, newspapers, magazines, internet - there are stories about who’s winning what, how bad the beijing smog is, what to do in China, etc, etc. And, of course, there are numerous stories about athletic ftness levels that focus on the idea that ‘you, too, could have a body like an Olympian’. Here’s two of my favorite articles. CBS News gives us 10 Tips For An Olympic Body: 1. Know your body type 2. Determine your goals 3. Eat healthfully 4. Eat frequently, with a mixture of protein and carbohydrates at every meal 5. Watch the mirror, not the scale 6. Drink plenty of water 7. Ease into new exercises 8. Vary your activity, but include the weight room 9. Train regularly and consistently 10. Consider hirin... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1700662 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:12:27 +0100 1700662 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1556278&cid=t_107429_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F06%2F30%2Fdoes-viagra-give-athletes-a-boost%2F Looks like that little blue pill is moving out the bedroom and into the sports arena. Many athletes believe that taking Viagra will help improve their performance in the field. And preliminary studies, showing a 40% performance improvement for cyclists taking Viagra, support this believe. But experts aren’t convinced. They argue that even though Viagra works on the nitric oxide in the body and causes blood vessels to expand resulting in increased heart function and more oxygen in the lungs, it’s not a guarantee that it will improve an athlete’s performance. In fact some doctors suggest that it’s actually Viagra’s more well-known effects on men’s sex lives that might be the reason for an athlete’s improved performance on the field. Here’s what... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1556278 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:50:25 +0100 1556278 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1494529&cid=t_107429_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F304887933%2F My family is very fortunate in that we have the McDonald’s LPGA championship in our backyard every year during the first month of June. It is played at the wonderful Bulle Rock golf course in Havre de Grace, which by the way is ranked as one of the top 50 public courses in the US. It is so cool to go out and walk next to the best women golfers in the world. The highlight of today was my girls chasing down Leta Lindley for her autograph- she won 2 weeks ago at the Corning Classic in NY. What does this have to do with diabetes? Well, it just goes to prove that living with diabetes does not have to hold you back. It is treatable! There are four female golfers on tour that have publicly spoken about their diabetes. So here is some inspiration for you… These ladies rock! Kelli Keuhn... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1494529 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:36:05 +0100 1494529 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1491962&cid=t_107429_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fpure-power-mouthguard%2F Now athletes have a new choice – a strong choice – in protective mouthpieces. The pros from many sports have turned to PPM, Pure Power Mouthguard, because it not only offers protection, but it also increases strength and balance. Sound silly? Well, it’s true. By using a TENS unit to relax facial muscles, a certified PPM dentist can find optimal jaw position, then fit the mouthguard accordingly. PPM holds the jaws in ideal position, which results in improved vertebrae alignment and better muscled recruitment, balance, and upper body strength. Who’s using PPM? Hockey, baseball, football players, as well we golfers, runners, weight trainers, and other athletes are enjoying the multi faceted benefits of PPM. Check out the website here. (Source: dental blog for dentists about de... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1491962 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:02:29 +0100 1491962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1484945&cid=t_107429_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F302593742%2F As a freshman at Leominster High School in Massachusetts, Michael Comeau joined the wrestling team. An article in today’s Sentinel and Enterprise notes that being on the team has helped Comeau—who was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at the age of 12—to develop social skills. (And to learn to take down a teammate on the mat.) As his mother, Amy Comeau, notes, “‘Before I knew it, he was a member of the team……..It was pretty exciting for us because he’s never shown any interest in sports.’” If Charlie has any inclination for this sport, I don’t think I’ll be practicing with him……. Tags: asd, asperger, athletes, autism, autism blog, disabilities blog, Family, family blog, high school, Parenting, pdd-nos, Sport... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1484945 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:22:53 +0100 1484945 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1461019&cid=t_107429_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E5%2F295844062%2FD8nOKJTL6Tg%26hl%3Den It seems athletes are the theme of week -- Starting May 30, a movie about the chronic use of steroids in the United States, asks this question, among others: "If you had to take a drug with side... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Women's Bioethics Blog) Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1461019 Thu, 22 May 2008 13:52:22 +0100 1461019 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1461021&cid=t_107429_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E3%2F295823134%2Fblade-runner-to-compete-in-olympics.html In a follow-up to our previous blog entry about bionic athletes, Olympian hopeful Oscar Pistorius, won his appeal in front of the Swiss-based Court of Arbitration for Sport. The court ruled that his... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Women's Bioethics Blog) Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1461021 Thu, 22 May 2008 13:24:19 +0100 1461021 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1442950&cid=t_107429_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E3%2F290695421%2Fbionic-athletes-stepping-out-of-debate.html I've been fascinated with the growth in public awareness recently regarding bionic athletes. It's very interesting to watch something go from fringe and then mainstream. Almost a year ago, an article... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Women's Bioethics Blog) Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1442950 Thu, 15 May 2008 05:52:25 +0100 1442950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1436944&cid=t_107429_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F288883865%2F Thanks to autism, 15-year-old Kyle Cramer of Coburg, Oregon, is aiming to compete in the Olympics in archery, KMTR reports: Kyle has captured state and national championships, setting records along the way. Autism no longer holds him back, but helps him to achieve. Wayne Endicott, owner of the Bow Rack Pro Shop says, “Kyle’s handicap becomes his ability in his archery, because Kyle can be so focused. When you give him instructions he cannot not do it.” Kyles dad agrees, “The autism almost helps him, because he can focus and concentrate so well. He’s unstoppable.” And so a “weakness” becomes the basis for ability. Tags: archery, asd, asperger, athletes, autism, autism blog, Family, olympics, oregon, pdd-nos, SportsShare This (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1436944 Mon, 12 May 2008 19:07:34 +0100 1436944 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1423282&cid=t_107429_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F284869569%2F It was about three years ago as Charlie was turning eight that I stopped carrying him. He was always big for his age and I developed a bit of a muscle in my left arm from holding him, balanced on my hip—-he weighs as much or more than me now and the babe-in-arms days are indeed over. Then I read about 33-year-old Melanie Roach in today’s New York Times: She has three young children, one of whom, Drew, is 5 years old and autistic; owns a gymnastics facility; is married to a state legislator; and is training for the Olympic trials in weightlifting. At 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighing 117 pounds, she can lift 238 pounds over her head. She’s been through a plethora of injuries to her elbow and back: The problems she encountered in competition were nothing compared with the cha... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1423282 Tue, 06 May 2008 20:10:16 +0100 1423282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1301856&cid=t_107429_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F251054682%2F The $1000 yearling named Autism Awareness who won the El Camino Derby at 62-1 odds is out with a knee injury, according to the Thoroughbred Times. They do say that horses—even wit a name like Autism Awareness—-can go bad overnight like strawberries…. Tags: asd, asperger, athletes, autism, horse racing, Parenting, pdd-nos, race, Sports, trackShare This (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1301856 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 23:31:21 +0100 1301856 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1289309&cid=t_107429_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F248427120%2F Yes, and a horse who beat the odds Saturday at the El Camino Real Derby at Bay Meadows in northern California, as reported in Bloodhorse. With jockey Luis Contreras, Autism Awareness won by 1 1/2 lenghths while covering the 1 1/16 miles in 1:43.17. The horse won $90,000 for his El Camino victory and paid off at $126, beating 62-1 odds. Owner Johnny Toboada has an 8-year-old autistic son, Renzo, and Autism Awareness has a sister, Cure Autism, also owned by Toboada. I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s already a deal in the works to add a puzzle piece to the jockey’s silks. And if the horse is entered in the Kentucky Derby, there’ll be some interesting headlines like “Autism Awareness runs for the roses”………. Tags: asd, asperger, athletes, a... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1289309 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 18:21:02 +0100 1289309 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1288426&cid=t_107429_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F247965644%2F “Ernie Els,” Jim says to me just before dinner. “Yes, Ernie Els,” I respond: We’ve both read reports about Els’s 5-year-old son, Ben, having autism, me because the story came up on a news feed, Jim because he has a certain interest, or rather a history, in golf. For many, many years (and even a bit more recently than might be supposed), Jim was a caddy at a certain club in New Jersey. Something about the walking with two bags of clubs (and two umbrellas, in the event of a storm) up and down on the grass under the summer sun helped him focus his ADHD energy. One of Jim’s longstanding friends is a professional caddy, with perpetually strong shoulders and a deep tan. Jim’s friend went to college (engineering school) for one semester and then it ... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1288426 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 16:45:30 +0100 1288426 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1179247&cid=t_107429_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F223361268%2F “Four minutes of fame” came to teenager Jason McElwain when he scored 20 points in the final four minutes of a Greece Athena High School basketball game. That was almost two years ago—-a book by “J-Mac” and Daniel Paiser is out, The Game of My Life: a True Story of Struggle, Triumph and Growing Up Autistic. After those four minutes, McElwain became a national celebrity and his famous minutes on the court played and replayed on CNN, ESPN, and local newscasts across the country. Well, last Wednesday night as Charlie and I were heading out the door for Special Olympics basketball, he ran back in to grab his ball and held onto it in the backseat of the car. He’s made one basket so far (Charlie is tall for his age, but McElwain has a few inches on him still... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1179247 Sat, 26 Jan 2008 06:58:57 +0100 1179247 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1046709&cid=t_107429_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F189154377%2F On our table, there was plenty of turkey, nah mai fan (sticky rice) with lop cheung (Chinese sausage), shrimp, and Chinese mushrooms, and mashed potatoes, and roasted vegetables, and cranberry sauce, and gravy, and soy ice cream, two kinds of pie……. It was very warm for November and, as planned, Charlie and Jim went on a long bike ride in the afternoon (while we were eating, rain came down in buckets). Charlie ate and poked at the turkey and tried out his ever-improving mouse skills to look at some old, and much loved, photos of a certain ferris wheel and some old friends on the computer. Just the right kind of very lowkey Thanksgiving for us, and we were more than thankful. And here’s more to be thankful for: The O’Donnell family—who have six children, five... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1046709 Fri, 23 Nov 2007 05:07:13 +0100 1046709 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=891778&cid=t_107429_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F159461438%2F Researchers out of University of Ottawa have discovered a mutation in a gene that is considered to be a major controller in the way that energy levels are used in our bodies. This is a big discovery for endurance athletes as well as diabetics. What gene is being examined and how does this pertain specifically to diabetics? The gene adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase, AMPK, which controls the amount of energy in our cells by becoming active when fuel stores start to deplete such as in extreme exercise. The mutation showed a doubling of the energy use in the cells. In diabetics there are high levels of fat stored in the muscle have been linked to insulin resistance, so increased energy production would be a leg up in the right direction. In addition, as metformin, a drug common... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=891778 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:06:32 +0100 891778 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=869603&cid=t_107429_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F156086069%2F How do you feel about AED’s in schools? I know as a parent of 3 little girls, 2 of which are now full day in the school system, I say “heck yeah”. They are so easy to operate and it saves that 5-10 minutes of “down time” while awaiting the ambulance. How many children actually die from sudden cardiac arrest? An astounding 7,000 a year. Holy stuff! And worse yet, it is estimated that over 200,000 high school athletes dies suddenly from cardiac arrest yearly. The exact causes in many cases are unknown. Congenital heart abnormalities and enlarged heart tissue that go undiagnosed contribute to some of the deaths. Are you in favor of AED’s at schools? Let me know what you think. Personally I am in favor of having the little life saving devices in the schools.... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=869603 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 19:27:59 +0100 869603 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=853132&cid=t_107429_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F09%2F09%2Fathletes-need-more-heart-screenings%2F Filed under: ExerciseBelieve it or not Italy is the only country in the world that requires all professional athletes to undergo heart testing, and as a result the number of sudden fatal heart attacks has dropped dramatically. It's widely known that seemingly small and most likely otherwise unknown heart problems (like an irregular heartbeat) are greatly exaggerated and can be fatal for many athletes due to the strain they put on their systems. And without screenings the majority of people don't have a clue they're in danger until it's too late. More American sports organizations should jump on that bandwagon (and many are) and start requiring screenings or, at the very least, athletes themselves should initiate testing.Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking&... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=853132 Sun, 09 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 853132 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=827970&cid=t_107429_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F8%2F28%2Fconfessions-of-a-walking-fool.html Brian Klepper How do you live a long life? Take a two-mile walk every morning before breakfast.Harry Truman33rd US President, who lived to 88DAWN, n. The time when men of reason go to bed. Certain old men prefer to rise at about that time, taking a cold bath and a long walk with an empty stomach, and otherwise mortifying the flesh. They then point with pride to these practices as the cause of their sturdy health and ripe years, the truth being that they are hearty and old, not because of their habits, but in spite of them. The reason we find only robust persons doing this thing is that it has killed all the others who have tried it.Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary  I started taking long walks with my close friend Bob thirty-five years ago when we were students in Holla... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=827970 Tue, 28 Aug 2007 18:28:12 +0100 827970 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=814188&cid=t_107429_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F21%2Fathletes-and-internal-defibrillators-can-they-live-together-in%2F Filed under: ResearchThe current standard for anyone with an implanted defibrillator is that they should avoid participating and competing in intense sports of any kind, but the younger the patient the less compliant they often are. And with more and more younger patients getting ICDs (implantable cardioverter defibrillators) it's becoming more and more important to get a clear understanding of exactly how the devices are affected by physical activity. As of now doctors warn against playing in sports just because they have no idea how strenuous exercise, adrenaline, and physical jolts/impacts can affect defibrillators. They assume it's all risky, but they really don't know for sure, which is prompting new research. Seems like this is a quality of life issue, really. Taking care of yourself... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=814188 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 814188 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=764749&cid=t_107429_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F138445269%2F Almost a year ago to date, Charlie sat through two innings of a Phillies game, then pulled at our friend Hal’s hand and said, “Black car!” On Saturday night, Charlie and Jim went to see the Phillies play the Pittsburghs Pirates. (Jim’s team: I don’t know what it says that, in all the time I have known Jim, the Pirates have not been good at all. “Bucs lose again,” has been Jim’s usual phrase.) Jim and Charlie made it down to Philadelphia in record time and Charlie was all smiles greeting Hal (whom we last visited in May) at Citizens Bank Park. They got burgers and fries and Charlie left his iPod on the counter of the concessions stand, as Jim discovered when Charlie told him “I want iPod” and there was no iPod—-the workers ... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=764749 Sun, 29 Jul 2007 06:46:23 +0100 764749 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=761489&cid=t_107429_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F27%2Fwhy-being-an-athlete-isnt-as-healthy-as-it-used-to-be%2F Filed under: ExercisePhysical activity is great for your health, and although it's no guarantee against heart disease and cardiovascular issues it is a pretty big deterrent and can definitely swing the odds in your favor. But being an athlete isn't as healthy as it used to be years ago, now that air pollution levels and smog have risen so much in urban and highly populated areas. Athletes breathe in more air than the average sedentary person, and those chemicals and pollutants can build up their bodies and cause problems in the heart and lungs.Suggestions on limiting the damage caused by poor air quality include doing what you can to avoid working out in high traffic areas and staying indoors altogether when the air quality is bad. You can usually get air quality readings on the website fo... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=761489 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 761489 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=761484&cid=t_107429_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F27%2Fdiabetes-athletes-and-the-technological-revolution%2F Filed under: Type 1, Lifestyle, Drugs, Exercise, Products, CareFor athletes with type 1 diabetes, technological advances have opened up a whole new world. Tell your doctor you want to run a marathon? In past decades, the announcement might have been met with words of caution, even dismay. Exercise wasn't even part of the equation when it came to diabetes management. Being diagnosed with diabetes was a death knell for the careers of budding young athletes. Today, however, docs (well-informed ones, at least) are more likely to say, 'okay, let's come up with a plan.' Diabetes-related technology is a big reason for this shift in attitudes. An article just out in The New York Times. looks at the extent to which technology has made life easier for type 1 diabetics. Devices like digital meters an... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=761484 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 761484 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=714013&cid=t_107429_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F04%2Faad-warns-athletes-about-risk-of-skin-cancer%2F Filed under: Skin Cancer, PreventionThe American Academy of Dermatology is warning athletes that they are at higher risk of developing skin cancer.According to Brian B. Adams, MD, MPH, FAAD, and chairperson of the AAD's Sports Committee, "Outdoor athletes are at a particularly higher risk because perspiration on the skin lowers the minimal erythema dose, the lowest ultraviolet (UV) light exposure needed to turn the skin barely pink."The AAD encourages all athletes to "Be Sun Smart" with the following tips: wearing sunscreen and reapplying every two hours, wearing protective clothing, seeking shade if possible between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., getting skin checkups, remembering to protect your children against the sun, getting vitamin D through your diet and supplements instead of the sun and avo... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=714013 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 714013 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=674818&cid=t_107429_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2Fmusings-on-billie-jean-king-tennis-and-dopamine.html  We were watching tonight a great program on PBS about Billie Jean King and her wonderful tennis career. Her 1973 match, or dare I say grudge match, against Bobby Riggs, was a delight to the eyes and the soul. We relished her strategy of running ragged this aging fool from one end of the court to the other. There she was: a skilled, rebellious young woman facing a male chauvinist who taunted her to test her mettle against his. But the match had a much larger meaning; it was emblematic of the new generation, of a new world upending the old order and its tired prejudices, not in a bloody revolution fought in the streets—but in a fair, civilized match on the tennis court. How many of you remember a single feminist demonstration? but we all remember this historic... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=674818 Sun, 17 Jun 2007 06:42:17 +0100 674818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=674828&cid=t_107429_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F6%2F8%2Fon-guys-groceries-and-dumb-blondes.html I was really amused by Dr. Pat Salber’s latest posting on hapless guys gone shopping.  Was this a subtle literary allusion to Damon Runion’s “On guys and dolls”? His ‘guys’ are pretty much the same: a bunch of pathetic, testosterone-exuding losers. Even more amusing was the storm of plaintive protests from our guy readers, who claimed that this was a stereotype that was divorced from modern reality.Seriously, how did stereotypes come to be accepted? If they did not have some roots in reality, Darwinian theory predicts that they would not survive the selective force of public acceptance. If you think that the “dumb blonde” or the “stupid jock” stereotypes have no basis in reality—think again.Evolutionary Psychology.Broad... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=674828 Fri, 08 Jun 2007 06:12:04 +0100 674828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=620242&cid=t_107429_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F116954873%2F Some years ago I got into a dispute over the lunch table with a physics colleague. I do not recall how the subject came up, but I do remember wondering why did we need to have a separate Olympics—-the Paralympics and even the Special Olympics—for disabled athletes? What if, with (not “despite”) their disabilities, the disabled athletes could still compete with those who were not disabled? Why have separate games? My colleague looked at me with much puzzlement and talked about the high level of training and “ability” of the non-disabled/regular/athletes: How could anyone with any kind of impairment (physical; intellectual) compete at the same level? A profile of double amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius of South Africa in the May 14th New York Times made me... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=620242 Tue, 15 May 2007 20:28:15 +0100 620242 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=533893&cid=t_107429_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F4%2F9%2Fthe-bodymind-connection-immunity-is-affected-by-your-brain.html This study is a harbinger of more serious studies, not only demonstrating the mind/body connection, but also the physiological mechanism by which this is accomplished. Is the day when we could will ourselves to better health far off? How exciting! Dov Michaeli MD, Ph.D (Source: The Doctor Weighs In) The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=533893 Tue, 10 Apr 2007 02:02:43 +0100 533893 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=511991&cid=t_107429_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F3%2F30%2Faerobic-exercise-and-the-mindbody-connection.html We all know the devastating statistics: · 13.5 million people in the US suffer from coronary artery disease · 8 million people have diabetes type 2. · 95,000 people are diagnosed every year with colon cancer, and a sedentary lifestyle increases the likelihood of getting this disease by 40%. · People who don’t exercise have about a 60% increase in osteoporosis; 250,000 suffer from hip fracture every year. · 50 million suffer from hypertension. · More than 60 million people in the US are overweight. You might conclude from the last bullet that obesity is the culprit. You’d be only partly right. Lack of physical fitness is the other culprit, regardless of percentage of body fat. Even if we take people with a high % of body fat (more than 2... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=511991 Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:54:49 +0100 511991 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=504334&cid=t_107429_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F104753213%2F The Taipei Physical Education College (TPEC) plan to collect the saliva of exceptional (Taiwanese) athletes, like New York Yankees pitcher Chien-Ming Wang, so that their DNA can be analyzed for super-athletic genes. The TPEC Ace Athlete Genome Bank already has DNA from Taiwanese athletes who’ve won Olympic medals. Taekwondo fighter Chen Shi-Hsin has been found to have the insertion (I) polymorphism of the angiotensin converting enzyme gene (ACE), typically found in male athletes. ACE plays a role in regulating blood pressure and fluid-electrolyte balance. Professor Hsu Tai-Ke wants to use genetic analysis to identify other children who have the potential become a “second Wang Chien-Ming.” Such a simplistic view of the genome and human behavior. I’m guessing Chien-Mi... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=504334 Tue, 27 Mar 2007 18:47:30 +0100 504334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=503967&cid=t_107429_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F27%2Fcancer-confronts-politics%2F Filed under: All Cancers, PoliticsThese days, politics and cancer seem to go hand in hand. In February, United States Representative Charles Norwood, from Augusta, Georgia, died of lung cancer. In March, Virginia Congresswoman Jo Ann Davis revealed the breast cancer she fought in 2005 had recurred. A few days ago Elizabeth Edwards, wife of presidential candidate John Edwards, shared that her own breast cancer, originally diagnosed in 2004, has relocated to her bones. United States Press secretary Tony Snow is a colon cancer survivor. Presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani is a prostate cancer survivor. Candidate John McCain has had three bouts with melanoma, the most aggressive form of skin cancer. Bob Dole, now 83, was a cancer survivor at age 73 when he ran for the White House as the 1996 ... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=503967 Tue, 27 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 503967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=478755&cid=t_107429_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F06%2Fthe-first-urine-test-to-detect-insulin-doping-in-athletes%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Lifestyle, Drugs, SupportScientists in Germany are reporting development of a urine test that finally can identify athletes who misuse certain kinds of insulin in an illicit attempt to enhance performance. An article scheduled to appear in an April edition of Analytical Chemistry says it is possible to detect the misuse of insulin in a urine sample. Scientists had not attempted to develop a test in the past because of the presumption that it was impossible to detect misuses of insulin. Because insulin is rationed and used efficiently by the body, a byproduct of insulin would be theoretically undetectable. However, with the advent of the newer long-acting insulin analogues, scientists are now able to identify degradation product in the ur... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=478755 Tue, 06 Mar 2007 05:00:00 +0100 478755