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 'fitness'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:49:06 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182153&cid=t_99566_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=5182065&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FI8F8AzUnEz4%2F We are pleased to announce that full recordings for all presentations delivered during the 2011 SharpBrains Summit: Retooling Brain Health for the 21st Century (March 30 — April 1, 2011) are now available both to Summit Participants and to non-Participants. You can Learn More Here and Access 40+ Talks and 20+ hours of up-to-date information and analysis of brain science, technology and innovation, delivered by nothing short of a world-class faculty. –> Reg­is­tered Sum­mit Par­tic­i­pants can access all Ses­sion Record­ings by click­ing on the ses­sion titles in the Agenda page and using the same Username and Password they used to participate in the Summit. –> Didn’t Reg­is­ter to Par­tic­i­pate in the 2011 Sharp­Brains Sum­mit but want to access all Ses­... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182065 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:21:34 +0100 5182065 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182155&cid=t_99566_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FcVRTA-mjbcw%2F In his most recent edition of “This Column Will Save Your Life,” Oliver Burkeman expounded on the value of signs: It turns out, there’s an art to giving instructions by public poster, and when they’re done right, they can pretty effective. Burkeman notes that there are a few key components to what researchers call “emotionally intelligent signage” (i.e. signs that work): Staying positive, invoking social norms and being specific, for the most part. Of course, Burkeman also points out that the downside of signs is that they can encourage obsession over the issue at hand—studies have shown that ‘No Smoking’ signs, while obeyed, just encourage smokers to seek out other places to smoke. (But you’re not a smoker, right?) We think if all yo... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182155 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:25:10 +0100 5182155 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181701&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=34698&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthyconcerns.com%2F2011%2F08%2Finterviewed-kathy-freston-for-blogher-shes-awesome-httpwwwbloghercominterview-talking-health-oprah-and-veganism-au.html Interviewed Kathy Freston for BlogHer. She's awesome: http://www.blogher.com/interview-talking-health-oprah-and-veganism-author-kathy-freston (Source: HealthyConcerns.com) HealthyConcerns.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181701 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5181701 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5169541&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F08%2Fexercise-now-benefit-later.html If you’re waiting for the “right time” to start working out more, don’t delay. The earlier you start exercising, the more likely you are to maintain physical performance and strength in older age, suggests a study out this week in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Researchers in England and Australia analyzed self-reported exercise levels of approximately 2,400 British men and women at ages 36, 43 and 53 followed since their birth in the month of March,1946. In 1999, when all the participants in the study were 53 years of age, the researchers measured their grip strength, standing balance, and how long it took them to rise from a chair as indicators of strength and physical performance. Grip strength is a measure of upper-body muscle condition. Chair-r... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5169541 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 20:55:00 +0100 5169541 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158965&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F08%2Fbarefoot-running-shoes-are-they-for-you.html Are you thinking about buying a pair of “barefoot-running” shoes, like those introduced this week by Adidas, but wonder if they really live up to the hype? We asked our exercise experts what they think of the suddenly popular trend. Barefoot running shoes—which have thin rubber soles that fit over feet like gloves, with a slot for each toe—allow you to run with the same mechanics as if you were barefoot. And they offer some protection from abrasions, punctures, and stubbed toes. But it's unclear whether the barefoot-running style—in which you're more likely to land on the balls of your feet than the heels—offers any advantages. In theory, it could lead to less hip and knee twisting and have less of an impact on joints. But it might also lead to short... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158965 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:15:00 +0100 5158965 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159273&cid=t_99566_113_f&fid=34625&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNeilVerselsHealthcareItBlog%2F%7E3%2FZjs4PeBLyJ4%2F You know a topic has arrived in healthcare or medicine when there’s a peer-reviewed journal for it. Now officially here is the field of gaming as a tool for healthcare, legitimized by the presence of a new journal, Games for Health, from well-known publisher Mary Ann Liebert Inc. The bimonthly journal launched in July, and the first issue is due out this fall. According to Liebert’s press release: “Games are rapidly becoming an important tool for improving health behaviors ranging from healthy lifestyle habits and behavior modification to self-management of illnesses and chronic conditions to motivating and supporting physical activity. Commonly used applications include mobile phone-delivered games that track daily exercise and ‘exergames’ that require physic... Neil Versel's Healthcare IT Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159273 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 05:21:41 +0100 5159273 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158971&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F08%2Fmarriage-and-divorce-linked-to-weight-gain.html Men tend to pack on the pounds after getting divorced, women after getting married. That’s according to research presented this week at the American Sociological Association’s 106th Annual Meeting. Researchers at Ohio State University used data on 10,071 people surveyed from 1986 to 2008 to determine weight gain in the two years following a marriage or divorce. Men who got divorced were more likely to gain a lot of weight—more than about 21 pounds—than those who stayed married. Women on the other hand were more likely to add a lot of weight after they got married. For both genders, the weight gains were most notable in people older than 30. Other research suggests that married men are healthier than unmarried ones in other ways as well, though researchers aren&#... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158971 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:55:00 +0100 5158971 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139733&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fbook-review-food-truths-food-lies%2F2011.08.18 Food Truths, Food Lies, written by family physician Eric Marcotte, M.D., may be the most refreshingly evidence-based diet book of the decade. You will not find a single mention of super-foods, magical berries, or supplement “must-haves” in the entire book. What you will find is the cold, hard truth about why many Americans are overweight, and what it takes to become a healthy eater. Marcotte writes for the average American – his simple language, matter-of-fact tone, and regular reminders of what the reader has learned, make for a quick and memorable read.  Although it’s clear that Marcotte has carefully distilled his dietary advice from the scientific literature, he refrains from burdening the reader with too many footnotes and references. Instead, he has created ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139733 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:00:45 +0100 5139733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139722&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F08%2Fexcess-weight-not-always-unhealthy.html A new study has added to the evidence that when it comes to longevity, being healthy is more important than being thin. Researchers at Toronto’s York University and other institutions looked at data from 5,453 obese men and 771 obese women who took part in the ongoing Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study in Dallas. For comparison, they also examined data from more than 23,000 normal-weight people in the same study. They grouped the obese individuals into four categories, or “stages,” based on their overall health and whether they had risk factors such as high cholesterol, high blood sugar, high blood pressure, or a mental-health condition. Obese people who had moderate or severe risk factors or coexisting illnesses had a substantially greater risk of dying during the st... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139722 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 20:35:00 +0100 5139722 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130739&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F08%2F15-minutes-of-daily-exercise-lowers-risk-of-death.html Good news—the bare minimum is good enough, suggests a study published online in the Lancet this evening (or stet) concluding that just 15 minutes of daily physical activity increases your life expectancy by 14 percent, or three years, over your sedentary counterparts. In this large observational study, over 400,000 Taiwanese men and women aged 20 and older participated in a 12-year standard medical screening program, with an average follow-up of eight years. Based on self reports of weekly activity, participants were placed into five categories: inactive, low, medium, high, or very high. Researchers calculated hazard ratios (HR) for mortality risks for every group compared with the inactive group, and calculated life expectancy. Compared with the inactive group, low-activity par... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130739 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 23:31:00 +0100 5130739 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118883&cid=t_99566_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=5118716&cid=t_99566_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F26686253%2F0%2Fneuromarketing%7EStudy-Brain-Games-Give-Cognitive-Boost.htm At last, there is scientific proof that it’s possible to boost generalized cognitive performance with specific training, in this case web-based brain games. For years, we’ve heard first that we should keep sharp by doing crossword puzzles or similar brain-challenging activities, only to find later that research has been unable to prove their effectiveness in [...] CommentsPosit counts Dr. Michael Merzenich, a key figure in ... by Roger DooleyI'm a big fan of Lumosity. Can definitely see improvement in my ... by Ben MillerPlus 6 more...Related StoriesBrain Fitness: Skip the Sudoku, Be a VolunteerA Better Brain in Four DaysUse Your Cell Phone, Save Your Brain (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118716 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:38:24 +0100 5118716 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103337&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhelp-my-diet-is-so-gross-do-i-have-to-do-it-this-way-insights-welcome%2F2011.08.06 I’m feeling rather nauseated today. This is my fifth day of a high-protein, low-fat, low-carb diet, and I have already developed a deep-seated hatred of egg whites. My regimen includes uncomfortable quantities of grilled chicken breast, fat-free cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and egg protein, occasionally garnished with a lettuce leaf or perhaps a blueberry. Just yesterday I had to drink a plastic test tube of liquid protein to meet my goals (see offending product image to the left). It looked like a blood-tinged albumin sample, and tasted like orange flavor crystals with a splash of soy sauce. I know that the scientific literature (if we distill it and perhaps oversimplify it a bit) seems to suggest that there may be a short-term advantage to high-protein diets in terms of weight los... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103337 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 18:36:59 +0100 5103337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5097171&cid=t_99566_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fzenhabits.net%2Fbasics%2F Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Chris of Zen to Fitness. Health and Fitness have always been meaningful to me as I work in the industry and have always been fascinated by the topic. Nowadays I see too many people push themselves too hard, use bad form and quite simply overdo it with exercise or trying to be healthy in the quest to be fit. We also have a tendency to make health and fitness much too complicated … From this I came to think about a few fundamentals – things I find really important in living a healthy lifestyle. I came up with just four, sure there are others but these are the ones I feel everyone who wants to live a healthier lifestyle or be fitter should know. Bodyweight is King. The Squat and Pushup should be mastered before you move onto other weight... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5097171 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:00:17 +0100 5097171 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086356&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FuEjEDMUJhrQ%2F First of all, an announcement. We are starting a Virtual Internship Program @ SharpBrains, allowing full-time undergrad and grad students and postdocs to lead 100-hour projects jointly defined by themselves and by SharpBrains. Interested candidates should Contact Us indicating a) a preliminary project proposal (200 words or less), and b) brief bio and qualifications (200 words or less). Internships don’t require travel and will be paid in-kind, with access to SharpBrains reports and conference recordings. SharpBrains will select a limited number of Interns based on fit between candidates’ proposal and bio and SharpBrains mission and activities. Let’s now explore the latest edition of the monthly Sharp­Brains eNewslet­ter, starting with a comprehensive perspective on the educati... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086356 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 05:29:36 +0100 5086356 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069647&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FLn-_yPbE_50%2F (Editor’s Note: this timely new report illustrates the need for innovative brain fitness interventions focused on maintaining if not enhancing targeted cognitive functionality, such as driving safety or financial decision-making, leveraging lifelong neuroplasticity and cognitive reserve. What the report presents as inexorable, somewhat genetically pre-programmed decline, it is not.) BMO Retirement Institute Report: Boomers’ Ability to Make Financial Decisions Often Declines With Age (Market Watch): - “The BMO Retirement Institute released a report today which raises awareness of the potential impact on aging Canadians of declining cognitive abilities — often caused by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia — and describes how this decline can affect their ability to ma... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069647 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 09:33:51 +0100 5069647 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069854&cid=t_99566_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FoK94dXpG4Ys%2F Everyone is constantly telling you what to do, from your parents to your friends to the media. Unfortunately hardly anyone tells you that you should be living a healthy life. Don’t be surprised when too much stress, junk food and little exercise take their toll on your body. Keep the following quote in mind the next time you catch yourself indulging in unhealthy habits. “Those who think they have no time for healthy eating will sooner or later have to find time for illness.” – Edward Stanley That being said…here are 10 simple, effective ways that you can apply right now to live a much healthier life: 1- Stop Drinking Alcohol Alcohol in general is one of the worst things for your body. It damages your organs, drains your energy and contributes to your increase... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069854 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 07:00:29 +0100 5069854 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5051093&cid=t_99566_136_f&fid=35302&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWhitePebble%2F%7E3%2FePijHP7RxK4%2F Jet lag. Back home now in Cincinnati to the regular routine, which I only vaguely remember. Oh, yes, Starbucks. Oh, right, lunch at the Rusty Bucket. And Pilates with my friend Julie just now. I think that the air conditioning at SBUX is going to have a deleterious effect on my wobbly post-Pilates muscles. But it’s already in the nineties outside, and air conditioning ceases to be a luxury. Related articles Pilates Exercise of the Month – Bend & Stretch with Flex-Band (pilatesintegration.wordpress.com) Filed under: Ephemera Tagged: Fitness, Pilates (Source: white pebble) white pebble blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5051093 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:40:13 +0100 5051093 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028189&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F07%2Fnfl-players-low-in-vitamin-d-prone-to-injury.html Even big guys need vitamin D, apparently. NFL football players low in the vitamin were more prone to muscle injuries than those with higher levels, according to a recent study presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s Annual Meeting in San Diego. Researchers tested the vitamin D levels of 89 players from a single NFL team during the spring of 2010. Sixteen players experienced a muscle injury during their careers, and their average vitamin D level was 19.9 nanograms per milliliter, slightly below the official cut off for deficiency and well below the 32 ng/mL that some people recommend. There study also found a large discrepancy in the vitamin D levels of white and black players. White players had a mean vitamin D value of 30.3 ng/mL, while black players ... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028189 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:00:00 +0100 5028189 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5029291&cid=t_99566_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fzenhabits.net%2Fbam%2F Post written by Leo Babauta. Many people don’t exercise or eat healthy because they think it’s hard or takes discipline. They’re missing out on a lot of fun. If you do it the wrong way, exercise is difficult and boring and too much work. If you do it the wrong way, eating healthy takes too much discipline. And so people (myself included, just a few years ago) often do unhealthy things, because it’s easier or more fun. It’s easy to not exercise, and to watch TV or surf the Internet instead. It’s more fun to eat a pile of nachos or fries, to eat fried chicken or sweets. We want fun, not strict discipline and boringness. The trick is fairly simple: figure out what’s healthy, and figure out what’s fun. Then find the area where the two circles int... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5029291 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:01:48 +0100 5029291 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008725&cid=t_99566_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2F0li5fdjlUk4%2F With modern technology evolving, an increasing number of jobs involve sitting at a computer for at least 8 hours a day. You may think this makes for an easy life but sitting at a computer for prolonged periods of time can actually cause you to suffer from pains and strains; known as Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI’s). Along with RSIs; back and neck pain, poor circulation and insomnia can be caused by office jobs. Yoga is becoming an increasingly popular exercise as it’s gentle, and work wonders for office workers who are prone to stress, poor circulation, RSIs and low fitness levels. Another benefit of yoga is that it can easily fit into the busiest of schedules. Just 20 minutes of yoga a day can uplift your mood and reinvigorate your body. The following are common complaints many peop... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008725 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 05:32:02 +0100 5008725 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008449&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2Fq6v6sBUFKL4%2F Thinking globally to improve mental health: NIH announces international research initiative (press release): - “The Grand Challenges in Global Mental Health Initiative, led by the National Institutes of Health and the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases, has identified the top 40 barriers to better mental health around the world. Similar to past grand challenges, which focused on infectious diseases and chronic, noncommunicable diseases, this initiative seeks to build a community of funders dedicated to supporting research that will significantly improve the lives of people living with MNS disorders within the next 10 years.“ – “Participating in global mental health research is an enormous opportunity, a means to accelerate advances in mental health care for the diverse U.S. popul... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008449 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:53:39 +0100 5008449 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008468&cid=t_99566_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-drugs%2Fhome-%25c2%25bb-health-and-fitness-addadhd-who-is-pushing-the-drugs.php The drug pusher may not the guy on the street corner. It could be someone who you would not suspect. It could be your child selling your prescription drugs to his peers, these mood alternating drugs taken from your medicine cabinet. It could be a teacher who recommends drugs to calm over active children. It could be our school system which support drugging our children to make their job easier. It could be the doctor who recommends drugs for Add/Adhd. There are no real tests for this Adhd condition, only guesses. We observe the child actions and make guess and call this guess a diagnosis. And then put the child on mood alternating drugs which can lead to drug usage for life. And it is the drugs company who take a small co-payment from you and huge profit from the insurance company. I don&#... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008468 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5008468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008717&cid=t_99566_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fzenhabits.net%2Funrun%2F Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Brigitte Lyons of Unfettered Ink. True confession: When I was a kid, I couldn’t run a mile. I was relatively athletic. Good swimmer. Deadly at 3rd base. Hiked up and down and all around. But running? No thanks. Until, at age 20, I started dating a runner. I decided to let him teach me. This did not go well. We fought about it, because I was constantly miserable. I tried and gave up countless times. Now I’m 30. I’m married to that runner. And, somehow, miraculously, I caught the running bug. And learned a few things along the way … 1. Sometimes things that suck are also awesome. This is not a post that extols the many physical benefits of running — or even teaches you how to get started. I’ll leave that up to Leo. I’m not even her... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008717 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:00:20 +0100 5008717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008507&cid=t_99566_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2FonTV5z357PE%2Favoiding-the-breach-is-our-patient-data-really-protected-.html Electronic 
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co... MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008507 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:55:43 +0100 5008507 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997522&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-right-and-wrong-ways-to-strengthen-your-core-muscles%2F2011.07.03 What do slouching, back pain, and a middling forehand or weak shot off the tee have in common? Often it’s a weak core—the girdle of muscles, bones, and joints that links your upper and lower body. Your core gives you stability and helps power the moves you make every day. Whether it’s bending to pick up a laundry basket, swinging a golf club, paddling a kayak, or reaching to pull a vase from the top shelf of a cabinet, a strong and flexible core makes the move more fluid, efficient, and robust. Strong, well-balanced core muscles can also improve your posture and help prevent back injuries. And if back pain does strike, core exercises are usually part of the rehab regimen. Core Muscles Click image to enlarge. Your core is composed of many different muscles in the abdomen, back, ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997522 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 22:00:55 +0100 4997522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993009&cid=t_99566_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beautyramp.com%2F Sonal Bahuguna: Top Detox food for summerBest for summer season. It is very easy to lose weight with the right selection of food. They are very helpful in maintaining body in proper shape and make you look beautiful with vibrant skin. Summer is the perfect time to shed those last few pounds from body. A good detox plan includes eating healthy ingredients which are rich in antioxidants. Here is a list of detox foods which you can include this summer for the best results: 1. Beets BeetRich source of potassium. Beets are ultra rich in anti oxidants. They supply potassium to the body along with magnesium and fiber. If you consume beets regularly in your diet it helps to detox the liver, which in turn insures proper functioning of the digestive system. You can add them in your salads or... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993009 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:12:11 +0100 4993009 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993025&cid=t_99566_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FUzbDmu94AUA%2F In conclusion, eating frequent meals is not the only solution to fat loss. This scientific finding is very important for people who simply can’t consume 6 meals every day, because of their job or their lifestyle in general.   Kate Cotros writes for the Diet Myths And Facts, a blog focused on revealing the truth about various diet and nutrition myths. She seeks to help others lose weight and regain their lost self-esteem.   Related Posts: 3 Proven Ways To Once & For All Defeat Procrastination The 4 Positive Price Points of Leadership   (Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement) PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993025 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 06:32:57 +0100 4993025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992815&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FgROm1dTTA8I%2F Let’s explore some  high-quality new resources, announcements and studies in this June edi­tion of the monthly Sharp­Brains eNewslet­ter. The field is clearly on the move! Portraits of the Mind: Several sharp brains (Rick, Karen, John, thanks!) strongly rec­om­mend the recent book  “Por­traits of the Mind: Visu­al­iz­ing the Brain from Antiq­uity to the 21st Cen­tury” (which includes the image on the left) as great read­ing and as a beau­ti­ful cof­fee table book. Promoting Healthy, Meaningful Aging Through Social Involvement: The cur­rent issue of Cere­brum includes the excel­lent in-depth arti­cle on the value of volunteering program Experience Corps to promote healthy and meaningful aging through social involvement. Working memory training can improve fluid i... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992815 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 18:04:45 +0100 4992815 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4976036&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2Ffuv1BBULwMs%2F The current issue of Cerebrum –a great publication of the Dana Foundation– includes the excellent in-depth article Promoting Healthy, Meaningful Aging Through Social Involvement: Building an Experience Corps, written by researcher Michelle Carlson: “Over the last decade, scientists made two key discoveries that reframed our understanding of the adult brain’s potential to benefit from lifelong environmental enrichment. First, they learned that the adult brain remains plastic; it can generate new neurons in response to physical activity and new experiences. Second, they confirmed the importance of social connectedness to late-life cognitive, psychological, and physical health. The integration of these findings with our understanding of individuals’ developmental needs throughout li... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4976036 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:01:23 +0100 4976036 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968934&cid=t_99566_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2F Sonal Bahuguna: Rapid weight lossFollowing a healthy regime can always help in maintaining a good shape. Every human being desires to stay in the perfect shape. Shedding away extra body mass increases confidence and makes a person feel good. Staying fit shows that you have a healthy lifestyle and follow a strict diet schedule. Following a healthy regime always help to maintain a good shape. Losing weight is not a tough task. Quick Tips to Lose Weight1. Eat a lower calorie diet as what you eat makes a lot of difference. Eating a low fat diet will help you to get rid of the extra fat in no time.2. Don’t deprive your body of food, this will cause weakness. Take supplement pills of vitamins and minerals to maintain the nutritional balance.3. Consult physician and dietician for t... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968934 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:56:38 +0100 4968934 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960202&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FKL0ko4TEcXU%2F A couple of very interesting recent announcements show (in a military context) how well-targeted brain training can complement and augment existing approaches, both to help “normal” and “clinical” populations, in ways that silo-based, rear-mirror thinking often misses: U.S. Department of Defense Awards $2 Million to Brain Plasticity Inc. to Study Impact of Brain Training for Traumatic Brain Injuries (press release): “Brain Plasticity Inc. (BPI), a technology incubator dedicated to the discovery and development of novel technologies that harness the basic principles of brain plasticity to improve the lives of people with neurological and psychiatric disorders, was recently awarded a $2 million grant from the United States Department of Defense.” “The grant will fund a two-year... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960202 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:21:27 +0100 4960202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953136&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iqscorner.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fresearch-byte-age-related-cognitive.html Note that the final model (above) is consistent with prior research I included in McGrew (2005) and which is also online here. There is clearly strong evidence for the primary role of processing speed (Gs) playing a indirect role on cognition mediated via working memory.- iPost using BlogPress from my Kevin McGrew's iPadintelligence IQ tests IQ testing IQ scores CHC intelligence theory CHC theory Cattell-Horn-Carroll human cognitive abilities psychology school psychology individual differences cognitive psychology neuropsychology neuroscience psychology special education educational psychology psychometrics psychological assessment psychological measurement IQs Corner general intelligence working memory executive function cognitive control processing speed working memory Gsm Gs aging cogni... Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953136 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 16:45:00 +0100 4953136 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952829&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F06%2Fhealthy-fathers-day-gifts-for-every-type-of-dad.html If you’re stumped on what to get Dad for Father’s Day, give the gift that keeps on giving—good health. These gifts are sure to keep the special guy in your life—whatever type of guy he is—looking and feeling youthful. And we’re not talking Botox and body shapers. Active Dad: Consider home workout equipment to help him stay fit. Go small with exercise bands, a stability ball, and dumbbells. Step it up with a set of kettlebells, but first make sure you read our safety advice. Go big with a treadmill. We rated dozens and recommend several. Dapper Dad. Give him a close shave with a brand new electric razor. Our testers found seven smooth operators. Conceal signs of wear and tear with one of the many skin-preserving wrinkle products on the market, but may... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952829 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 19:50:00 +0100 4952829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4945312&cid=t_99566_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FpCg7uKfYkzI%2F I’ve been on a bit of a diet craze the last 4 months. To be honest. Dieting is lame! I don’t care who you are and where you’re from. You can’t honestly tell me that dieting is the best thing ever. We diet not because we wholeheartedly want to. It’s because we either want something or it’s a necessity. The perfect scenario would be if it was possible to lose weight and be healthy while eating loads of junk food. Wouldn’t that be sweet. Sadly that is just not the reality we live in. So we diet our way to a leaner body and work our asses off in the gym. Well that’s what I do… sort of. It’s been working though. I feel great and I can see signs of a six-pack forming on my abdomen area, so what I’m doing must be working. You must ... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4945312 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 05:52:04 +0100 4945312 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4945269&cid=t_99566_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fzenhabits.net%2Fstand%2F Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Corbett Barr of CorbettBarr.com and ThinkTraffic.net. For the past three weeks I’ve been standing while I work, instead of my usual sitting. I have some interesting results to share with you in a moment, but first let me tell you why I’ve been doing all this standing. It all started after a couple of tweets came across my radar in the same day about the negative health effects of sitting. It turns out that sitting all day every day for work might not be good for your health and wellness. Who would have thought? The studies and experiments I found really caught my attention, partly because I’ve been sitting through 40- to 60-hour work weeks every week for the better part of 15 years. Now that I’m in my mid-30s, I’m s... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4945269 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:19:08 +0100 4945269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934548&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FFQD0FQS_7mw%2F Lumos Labs, the company behind lumosity.com, has raised $32.5 million dollars in a Series C round from Menlo Ventures, FirstMark Capital, Harrison Metal and Norwest Venture Partners. In our 2010 market report Lumos Labs came up as one of the category Leaders given its market and research momentum (not easy for a startup to get clear momentum in either of those dimensions, much less in both of them), so our congratulations to them for now adding such investment traction. This is the largest round of funding so far in the cognitive fitness space so far, and should contribute to the maturity of the field as well as to more innovation and R&D. Description: Lumos Labs is a cog­ni­tive neu­ro­science research and devel­op­ment com­pany that builds soft­ware tools for improv­ing bra... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934548 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:01:51 +0100 4934548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934162&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhat-to-do-about-runners-knee-patellofemoral-pain-syndrome%2F2011.06.15 My left knee hurts. When I put weight on it with my leg bent, like when I get out of the car, I feel a dull pain in my knee. My doctor and physical therapist have given me a diagnosis of patellofemoral pain syndrome, also known as “runner’s knee” or patellar knee-tracking syndrome. Simply put, my kneecap doesn’t run smoothly up and down its track—a groove called the trochlea. Anyone can get patellofemoral pain syndrome, but for some reason it is more common in women than men—especially in mid-life women who’ve been running for many years. The problem, say researchers who just published a study in the journal Gait and Posture, is that lots of “mature” women develop alignment problems with their knees. The researchers compared younger female runners to older female runners ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934162 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 21:00:49 +0100 4934162 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934140&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F06%2Fdoes-tv-raise-the-risk-of-diabetes-heart-disease.html Americans do love their TV time, watching around five hours of programming a day on average. But this most beloved of passive pastimes may exact a high price, with new research linking TV viewing to a raised risk of diabetes and heart disease. It's no secret that spending hours in front of the television isn't the healthiest of habits. Studies show that people are more likely to eat high-fat, high-calorie foods while watching the small screen—perhaps swayed in part by ads for soft drinks, chips, and convenience foods. And people who watch a lot of TV also tend to be less active, as more time on the couch can mean less time for exercise. For these reasons, TV viewing is often blamed as contributing to the rise in obesity in the United States and other developed countries. And it's w... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934140 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:01:00 +0100 4934140 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934141&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fsafety%2F2011%2F06%2Fharbinger-fitness-recalls-ab-straps-due-to-fall-hazard.html WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.Name of Product: Ab Straps exercise equipmentUnits: About 4,169Importer: Harbinger Fitness, of Fairfield, Calif.Hazard: The plastic buckle on the ab straps can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: There were two reported incidents of straps breaking. Both incidents resulted in lacerations to consumers' heads and necks.Description: The recalled product is a set of Harbinger Ab Straps, style 371100 that are hung from an overhead structure... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934141 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:00:00 +0100 4934141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934549&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2Furd0ifGFTWU%2F Very interesting new study on computerized cognitive training (or brain training), well summarized in LA Times article Memory training improves intelligence in some children, report says. Quote: The training program used by Jaeggi and co-workers focused on ramping up working memory: the ability to hold in mind a handful of information bits briefly, and to update them as needed. Cognitive scientists consider working memory a key component of intelligence. But they have long debated whether strengthening short-term memory capacity will boost a person’s overall intellectual function, and will do so even after the brain-training sessions are over. It can, and it does, according to this new research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The full study, Short-term... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934549 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:55:54 +0100 4934549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4945315&cid=t_99566_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FvOrIjDpw9eo%2F You’ve probably heard that certain foods can help your memory improve, and will allow you to think with better clarity. “But what foods are actually considered brain foods?” you may ask. Believe it or not, there are a copious amount of foods that protect your brain, improving how good it’ll work, and can even generate new brain cells. Yes, you read it right… new brain cells! You can still generate new brain cells–even when you’re an adult. A common myth recently espoused that brain cells quit occurring once you’ve reached adulthood, but reputable and prolific new research has debunked this myth. Regardless of how old you are, you can make new brain cells. Keep in mind that all cells need nutrients to continue their growth. This means your brain needs foo... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4945315 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 05:42:20 +0100 4945315 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921426&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fphysicians-who-exercise-are-more-likely-to-encourage-patients-to-follow-suit%2F2011.06.09 Active, healthy medical students are more likely to prescribe physical activity to patients, according to research presented at a meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine. A research team assessed objective markers of cardiometabolic health, including cardiorespiratory fitness and attitudes on physical activity counseling, in 577 freshman medical students in Colombia from 2005 to 2010. Students’ health and fitness were measured by waist circumference, body mass index, fasting glucose levels and lipid profiles, in addition to the 20-meter shuttle run test. Attitudes toward physical activity counseling were gauged through students’ answers to “How relevant do you think it will be in your future medical practice to counsel your patients on physical activity?”... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921426 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 19:00:00 +0100 4921426 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4902715&cid=t_99566_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fzenhabits.net%2Fsnacks%2F Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Jules Clancy of Stonesoup. Reading Get Started: From Overweight to Healthy recently on Zen Habits, I couldn’t agree more with Leo’s advice. Eat move veggies, drink more water, move more and get rid of the junk. All great ideas. It also got me thinking. For me at least, the most difficult part of healthy eating is when it comes to snacks. It would be nice to think we’re all going to start reaching for a raw carrot or celery stick when hunger strikes between meals. But it can be difficult to go from junk to super healthy in one step. So here are a few ideas to help you snack more healthfully. As with all things, remember that even healthy snacks aren’t going to be good for you in large quantities, so moderation is key. 1... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4902715 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:46:23 +0100 4902715 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4902421&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Faccepting-different-body-types-but-not-approving-of-obesity%2F2011.06.05 I just learned (yes, I’m a little late to the party) about the Body Shop anti-barbie controversy from a post on Facebook. The ad to the left has been banned from most countries, because it was believed to be in bad taste. For me, it raises some very interesting questions. First of all, it’s been my experience that the media has been relentless in its portrayal of feminine beauty as being a dress size zero. This is an unattainable goal for most of us, and a very narrow view of what is truly attractive and physically healthy. I can’t imagine how many young girls feel deeply flawed when they compare themselves to Barbie et al. If unchecked, that self-doubt and insecurity can become a lifelong self-esteem issue or worse. Eating disorders are becoming more and more common, and... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4902421 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 21:00:57 +0100 4902421 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893453&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fstop-watches-may-be-better-than-ct-scans-at-predicting-heart-disease%2F2011.06.02 It is hardly news to say that we need better means to predict who will die of heart disease. No matter how much you may hear about medical errors, hospital acquired infections, or even distracted driving, it’s still heart disease that kills the most of us. The inflammation that begins narrowing our arteries starts when we are young. It percolates quietly, stealth-like for years. The young usually skate by unscathed. But all the cookies, beers, chips, inactivity and work stress adds up. The tension of life squeezes our arteries, daring them to crack or fissure. This cataclysm is one of the ways that middle age may introduce herself. A friend, or colleague, or sibling dies suddenly of heart problems. Those of us that our “masters-aged” have likely felt these sensations of sadness, and ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893453 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 21:00:39 +0100 4893453 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893542&cid=t_99566_107_f&fid=36672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sciencebase.com%2Fscience-blog%2Flatest-spectroscopy-and-crystallography.html Electric microbes – X-ray diffraction has been used to reveal the structure of proteins attached to the surface of the microbe Shewanella oneidensis, a species found in deep-sea anaerobic habitats. These proteins can transfer electrons making this micro-organism potentially rather interesting as an electricity-generating system. The research could allow researchers to tether bacteria directly to electrodes creating efficient microbial fuel cells or bio-batteries powered by human or animal waste. Such an advance could also hasten the development of system based on microbial agents that can clean up oil spills or provide a new approach to remediating radioactive waste. Uranium and Raman – Scientists at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research in Tamil Nadu have carried out th... Sciencebase Science Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893542 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 09:32:50 +0100 4893542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893969&cid=t_99566_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FNINJaOvIXWQ%2F Conclusion It should quickly become apparent that your mind is improving, and you will feel calmer, happier, and more relaxed. It is also likely that you will experience improvements in other areas that I have not even mentioned in this article. For variety, you may soon wish to discover different methods of meditation. There is almost a limitless amount of different techniques to experiment with. With a little experience you can probably develop your own unique techniques, specifically tailored for yourself. Enjoy! Jon Rhodes is a clinical hypnotherapist, musician, author, and meditator. He is owner and operator of the Meditation Den. If you want some help meditating, then please click here for details of our collection of Meditation Mp3s. Don’t Forget to Follow PickTheBrain on Twit... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893969 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 06:27:25 +0100 4893969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4883743&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FHmvYXZVd7PY%2F The use of a variety of brain training interventions is growing in the area of mental health. Emerging evidence suggests that in the near future targeted brain training may even be used to prevent substance abuse. For example, training working memory may reduce sub­stance abusers’ discounting of long-term rewards and punishments — such discounting is one of the reasons why people susceptible to addictions do not benefit from traditional informational/ educational approaches to drug prevention. Let’s explore some expanding applications of brain training, and much more, in this latest edition of the monthly Sharp­Brains eNewslet­ter. Brain Training and Mental Health ADHD: Brain Training, Neurofeedback, Diet, and More: What can be done to fight ADHD and improve the lives of peo­pl... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4883743 Tue, 31 May 2011 11:04:42 +0100 4883743 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4883935&cid=t_99566_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fzenhabits.net%2Fsoy%2F Post written by Leo Babauta. It’s one of those things that has spread on the Internet and unbelievably, has become accepted truth to many people: that soy is unhealthy, even dangerous. I mention (to otherwise smart and informed people) that I drink soymilk sometimes, and a look of pity comes over their faces. ‘This guy doesn’t know the dangers of soy, and might get cancer, or worse … man boobs,’ they’re thinking. Just about every fitness expert I read — people I respect and trust — says that soy is bad for you, from Tim Ferriss to the primal/paleo folk. I absolutely respect most of these guys and otherwise think their work on fitness-related matters is great. And yet, when I look for their sources on soy, often they don’t exist, and wh... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4883935 Mon, 30 May 2011 15:29:45 +0100 4883935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872261&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FC6MsRAtQj1A%2F Here are the top 30 Sharpbrains articles based on our readers’ ranking since 2006 and since 2010. Brain science news, brain fitness trends, brain health and maintenance tips, read on to expand your mind! . Top 50 Brain Teasers, by Sharp­Brains Team The Ten Habits of Highly Effec­tive Brains, by Alvaro Fernandez How can I improve my short term mem­ory?, by Pascale Michelon Brain Plas­tic­ity: How learn­ing changes your brain, by Pas­cale Michelon Brain Fitness Program and Neuroplasticity @ PBS, by Alvaro Ferandez What are Cognitive Abilities?, by Pascale Michelon How can I improve my short term mem­ory?, by Car­o­line Latham Your Brain on Trading, by Janice Dorn Stress Man­age­ment Work­shop for Inter­na­tional Women’s Day, by Alvaro Fernandez Video Games Pros and Co... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872261 Fri, 27 May 2011 16:18:53 +0100 4872261 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872079&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F05%2Fgaining-weight-blame-your-desk-job.html Your 9-to-5 might be making you fat, according to a study out this week in the journal PLoS ONE. It found a strong connection between the increase in the average weight of Americans, and the decrease in job-related physical activity. The researchers looked at physical activity in the work place using two large government sources: the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys, and the Current Employment Statistics. They found that in 1960, almost half of Americans worked in jobs that required at least moderate-intensity activity, such as agriculture, construction, and manufacturing. But now that most of us work in service industries such as education, financial services, and trade, only 20 percent of us are that active at work. Today’s average worker burns about 100 fewer j... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872079 Thu, 26 May 2011 21:00:00 +0100 4872079 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872082&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F05%2Fbrisk-walks-may-help-men-with-prostate-cancer.html Men diagnosed with prostate cancer may do better if they regularly take brisk walks for at least three hours a week, research shows. Prostate cancer affects more than 2.2 million American men. Yet despite this, we know very little about what causes it, or whether there’s much you can do to avoid it. Recently, researchers discovered that men who continue to exercise vigorously after being diagnosed with prostate cancer may live longer than those who don’t. But they were suspicious of the result—did it just mean that men who were sicker with prostate cancer were stopping their exercise regimen due to their illness? They re-ran the study, looking at all types of cancer progression, including things like raised PSA levels, which don’t actually cause symptoms. They ... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872082 Thu, 26 May 2011 11:00:00 +0100 4872082 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862531&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fsafety%2F2011%2F05%2Fare-toning-shoes-unsafe-reports-of-injuries-raise-concern.html Ads for Skechers Shape-ups and similar toning shoes suggest they can help give you a firm behind and shapely legs. But our recent analysis of complaints to the Consumer Product Safety Commission's new product complaint database suggest the shoes could send you to a doctor’s office or even an emergency room. We looked at complaints reported since the database started, on March 11, 2011. As of May 22, 2011, 36 people reported injuries associated with toning shoes. That’s more than for any other single type of product in the database. Most of the reported injuries were minor, including tendinitis and foot, leg, and hip pain. But 15 of the reports were of broken bones, some requiring surgery. Why so many reported injuries? Our medical experts explain that these type of toning sho... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862531 Wed, 25 May 2011 11:00:00 +0100 4862531 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862530&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F05%2Fas-sales-of-toning-shoes-mount-so-do-injuries.html Forty-five minutes after she put on her new toning shoes, and just a few days before her vacation to Mexico, Sandra Yellin stepped awkwardly and felt a sharp pain in her left foot as she made the short walk from her office desk to the copier. A trip to the emergency room confirmed the worst: the medical-office manager from Westchester, N.Y., and my former patient, had broken her fifth metatarsal, the bone on the outer edge of her foot. Instructed to stay off her feet for at least two weeks, she canceled her long-awaited trip. Sandra, like many other consumers, was lured by the hype. She thought that her shoe, an Easy Spirit GALILA, would be ideal for slipping on and off in the airport, and for wearing while sightseeing. After all, it was billed as helping “fight gravity each time yo... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862530 Wed, 25 May 2011 11:00:00 +0100 4862530 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4853011&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2Ff_lMEI5cFSg%2F This Huffington Post article is written by Dr. Cynthia Green, an active member of the Friends of SharpBrains.com: Innovation to Enhance Brain Fitness group on LinkedIn. A good reminder of what we should all do to boost our brain fitness: getting off the couch and on your feet maintaining a healthy weight with a low ratio of belly fat Leading a brain-healthful lifestyle Play games against the clock Learn simple strategies to enhance your daily recall Look for activities out of your comfort zone Let’s add to this list managing your stress (via meditation or physical exercise for instance), staying socially connected, and reading interesting and stimulating posts! For more info, revisit our readers’ favorite one: The Ten Habits of Highly Effective Brains (Source: SharpBrains) SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4853011 Mon, 23 May 2011 16:27:08 +0100 4853011 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841735&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FJXoGd4HSVHM%2F What is brain fitness really? What will happen in terms of brain fitness innovation in the next decade? What’s the biggest challenge? Who could answer these questions better than the expert SharpBrains 2011 Summit speakers? Discover below the answers of 7 of them. .1. How would you define “brain fit­ness” vs. “phys­i­cal fit­ness”? Alvaro Pascual-Leone, Har­vard Med­ical School: Phys­i­cal fit­ness can refer to an over­all or gen­eral state of health and well-being. How­ever, it is also often used more specif­i­cally to refer to the abil­ity to per­form a given activ­ity, occu­pa­tion, or sport. Sim­i­larly brain fit­ness might be used to refer to a gen­eral state of healthy, opti­mized brain func­tion, or a more spe­cific brain-based abil­ity to proce... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841735 Thu, 19 May 2011 18:55:56 +0100 4841735 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841467&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F05%2Fbudget-treadmills-are-solid-performers-our-lab-tests-find.html A treadmill can be a big investment. Budget models typically cost about $1,000 and premium models can run upwards of $3,000. They can hog valuable real estate in your home, and could become nothing more than a giant clothes hanger. If you’re on the fence about whether to buy one, our latest poll of Consumer Reports readers may set you at ease: We found that the majority of treadmill owners said they actually used their machines as much as—if not more than—they planned. We also tested dozens of treadmills (Ratings available to subscribers) and found 19 models worth recommending, including four Best Buys priced from $800 to $1,900. Our poll of 1,433 Consumer Reports online subscribers who said they owned at least one exercise machine found that just about half of them had ... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841467 Tue, 17 May 2011 16:35:00 +0100 4841467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813285&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdo-you-look-good-in-a-bathing-suit-dr-val-offers-summer-fitness-tips-to-abc-news%2F2011.05.11 The weather is heating up, and soon most of us will be back in shorts and t-shirts…  and worrying about looking good in our dreaded bathing suits. I had the opportunity to offer some evidence-based weight loss and fitness tips to ABC News in Washington, DC. You can view the clip or read my summary below: (more…) (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813285 Wed, 11 May 2011 22:51:19 +0100 4813285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803127&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F05%2Fexercise-improves-diabetes-glucose-control-diabetes-treatments.html People with type 2 diabetes can make a significant improvement to their glucose control by getting just over 20 minutes of exercise a day. It’s long been known that a healthy diet and exercise regimen is an important part of diabetes treatment. Yet most studies of exercise and diabetes have been small, so it’s been hard to see how much exercise people need, and which types of exercise are best. In a new summary of the research, doctors pooled the data to get a better overall picture. The results were encouraging. Taking part in any exercise program that lasted at least 12 weeks improved glucose control. Aerobic exercise (where you get out of breath and push your heart rate up) worked best, but resistance exercise (such as using weights) also worked well. More important th... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803127 Mon, 09 May 2011 12:00:00 +0100 4803127 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4794852&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F05%2F7-heart-healthy-gifts-for-mom.html If the Mom in your life doesn’t need another picture frame, pan set, or vacuum cleaner, go with something that keeps her smiling, feeling young, and on her toes—the gift of heart health. Here are seven ideas. 1. Go out for Greek dinner. Mediterranean-style food isn’t just delicious, it can be quite healthy, too. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fish with some olive oil, nuts, and, yes, red wine, lowers heart disease risk, and might keep depression, type 2 diabetes, and possibly Alzheimer’s disease away, too. 2. Give a fruit basket. It’s a no-brainer, eating a wide variety of fruits is an easy way to protect the heart. In a recent study, women who ate dried apples every day for a year lowered their LDL (bad) cholesterol by 23 percent, in... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4794852 Sat, 07 May 2011 12:00:00 +0100 4794852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4795074&cid=t_99566_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fzenhabits.net%2Fweight%2F Post written by Leo Babauta. Make one change today. If you’re overweight and unmotivated to change your life drastically, just make a tiny change. You’re not alone. There are more overweight people today than ever before, as a percentage of our population and in sheer numbers. I’ve been overweight (65 pounds heavier than I am today) and I know that it doesn’t feel good. I also know that when we’re overweight, we often go into denial. We think it’s not a problem, or that we’re not that unhealthy, or that it’s something we can fix later. Or more likely, we try hard not to think about it. But it’s there, at the back of our minds if nowhere else, making us feel bad about ourselves and our lives, influencing the rest of what we do. If it wer... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4795074 Fri, 06 May 2011 15:36:58 +0100 4795074 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789496&cid=t_99566_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2Fw_kFMbC1EqE%2F Mother’s Day is coming up, and here at Blisstree we’ve been talking a lot about why we’re thankful for our Moms. They taught us to eat, drink, walk, talk; and at least in our cases, they’ve imparted some important health lessons, too. So before we take our moms to brunch and shower them in (healthy) gifts this Sunday, we’re taking some time to share those important lessons with you. Today, Blisstree’s Associate Editor Christine Estima shares how her mom’s difficult divorce taught them both a thing or two about health: In the early 90s, my mother went through a bitter divorce. I think she tried to hide how bad the situation was from my sister and I, by proclaiming that her and my father were still friends, and things were being split evenly and swi... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789496 Wed, 04 May 2011 20:32:04 +0100 4789496 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4768165&cid=t_99566_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2FJHsylBGDQ2s%2Fwhats-the-single-best-exercise.html Dear New York Times Magazine: I am a huge fan of your magazine.  In fact, reading it is part of my Sunday ritual.  I was particularly excited a few weeks ago about your Health and Wellness 2011 edition.   I immediately went to Gretchen Reynolds' short  article entitled:  What's the Single Best Exercise? After reading it, I have a much better answer than the multinational experts you asked, including the MD, PhD dude. A great point was made ...ask a dozen physiologists which exercise is the best and you'll get a dozen wildly divergent replies...  This reminded me that if you asked a bunch of morbidly obese folks what's their favorite snack, you would also likely get "wildly divergent replies" as well.    I thought about implementing the experts advice in one of our physical therap... MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4768165 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 19:58:05 +0100 4768165 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4762765&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmarathon-runners-may-benefit-from-a-carbohydrate-calculator%2F2011.04.28 Recently, about 27,000 runners began the annual 26-mile, 385-yard (42.195 kilometers) mass run from suburban Hopkinton to Boston. But if past marathons in Boston and elsewhere are any indication, perhaps up to 40% of these optimistic and determined souls will slam into a sudden sensation of overwhelming, can’t-do-this fatigue several miles (typically about five) before they get a chance to experience the glory of crossing the finish line. It’s called “hitting the wall.” Getting through, around, or over hitting the wall is part of the mystique of marathon running, although there’s a physiological explanation that’s not all that mysterious: when runners hit the wall, their bodies have run out of the carbohydrates needed to sustain intense physical activities like long-distance r... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4762765 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:00:06 +0100 4762765 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4762850&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FJJpc_cY72x4%2F Discussion moved from cognitive fitness to neuroplasticity, across regulatory and policy trends, and new product launches by new and established players  What did we take home from the SharpBrains Summit? Was it novel consumer insights arising from a new retail landscape? What of policy initiatives from innovation clusters around the globe? Do you see a future populated by neuroscience toolkits, driven by the inexorable demographic changes set to occur in the coming decades? Or was it a look “under the hood” of technology platforms developed by category leaders that sharpened our insight? Here are 10 emerging themes: The Need for Standardization of methodologies A profusion of cognitive and emotional health tests, batteries and new technologies are crowding the research environment... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4762850 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:41:34 +0100 4762850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4753830&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FJJpc_cY72x4%2F Discussion moved from cognitive fitness to neuroplasticity, across regulatory and policy trends, and new product launches by new and established players  What did we take home from the SharpBrains Summit? Was it novel consumer insights arising from a new retail landscape? What of policy initiatives from innovation clusters around the globe? Do you see a future populated by neuroscience toolkits, driven by the inexorable demographic changes set to occur in the coming decades? Or was it a look “under the hood” of technology platforms developed by category leaders that sharpened our insight? Here are 10 likely themes to emerge. The Need for Standardization of methodologies A profusion of cognitive and emotional health tests, batteries and new technologies are crowding the research env... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4753830 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:41:34 +0100 4753830 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4747652&cid=t_99566_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2Ffa0J3zFFe7A%2F URL: http://www.premier.net/~gero/contents.html“building a bridge between the past and the future…” Geropsychology Central helps those who are concerned with helping older persons and their families maintain well-being, overcome problems, and achieve maximum potential during later life stages. This site involves people who have particular knowledge, skill, training and experience related to the aging process, and in dealing with older persons and the special issues that affect them. For: Anyone, ConsumersTopics: Behaviour Management, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Fitness, Cognitive Training, Common Factors, Depression, General Psychology, Health Promotion, Health Psychology, Health and Social Services, Life, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mental Health Promotion, Qual... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4747652 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:00:39 +0100 4747652 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4742661&cid=t_99566_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2F5SdEWHIw0Mw%2F My two-year-old daughter doesn’t balk at all the water I give her to drink. But when I told my 7-year-old son to drink a glass of water, he said, “But I’m not thirsty. Can I have root beer instead?” Suddenly I got a flashback to my early years. There was never a dull moment with my family growing up, but I didn’t learn the importance of drinking water. Water just tasted bad to me, and I chose not to drink it. I didn’t have a clue that I was depriving myself of the most important factor for enjoying good health: drinking plenty of water. What turned me around was something I learned in my late 20s while watching a show on television. An object lesson was used to teach the importance of drinking water. In essence, if you washed your dirty dishes with orange soda, they wouldn’t ... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4742661 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 07:38:50 +0100 4742661 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4742536&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FWMn1-gocfY8%2F SharpBrains served a highly thought-provoking and informative 2011 Virtual Summit on Retooling Brain Health for the 21st Century over 3 days, March 30th — April 1st. Here is a brief distillation of the large number (40+) of presentations. 1.The range and variety of presentations left no room for doubt that the digital brain health market is concerned with much more than improving cognitive performance and preventing/treating disease. There is a need for many tools in each of the following categories: computerized assessment for myriad cognitive, psychological and neurological concerns; data analysis and recommendation systems; interventions for manifold clinical and non-clinical problems; measurement of the effectiveness of interventions; dynamic feedback and intervention adjustment. Sig... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4742536 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 21:40:06 +0100 4742536 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734463&cid=t_99566_134_f&fid=34847&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsixuntilme.com%2Fblog2%2F2011%2F04%2Fwait_thats_exercise_too.html Exercise has been tough to come by lately.  I've had a hard time getting to the gym for a regular workout because of BSparl's schedule, my work deadlines, and the overall chaos of Casa de Sparling.  By the time 7 pm rolls around, the last thing I want to do is skip off to the gym and mess with weights and cardio machines.  Nope.However, ways of exercising are finagling their way into my day - WITHOUT MY EVEN KNOWING IT.  How am I clued in?  Why, the Dexcom wails alert me to my moments of physical exertion!  And my total daily dose of Humalog is down from 28u to 25u lately. Over the last two weeks, my #sweatabetes hasn't come in the form of formal workouts, but instead random and bizarre things.  To illustrate:BSparl and I danced our way through an entire ... Six Until Me. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734463 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:55:10 +0100 4734463 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734707&cid=t_99566_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fzenhabits.net%2Ffit-travel%2F ‘A bear, however hard he tries, grows tubby without exercise.’ ~A.A. Milne Post written by Leo Babauta. I’m on vacation in London right now, and will be in Paris this afternoon — a three-week trip that has messed up all my fitness routines. And yet I’m still getting fitter every day. Vacations have a horrible way of messing up our routines — we eat a ton of rich food, are too busy to go to the gym, and it’s easy to let workouts fall to the wayside. That said, I have no intention of letting travel beat me. I can be fit anywhere. I’ll share some of my tips here, in hopes of helping fellow travelers. Walk, walk, and walk. I never rent a car when we travel. Eva and I walk everywhere, taking the occasional subway train. We’ve covered an amaz... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734707 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:00:29 +0100 4734707 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734710&cid=t_99566_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2FUz_yH9aAH5A%2F Last week a simple action caused me intense pain. It wasn’t answering the phone or lifting a couch. No… It was much simpler… And much more insidious. I bent over to put my shoes on and my back went out. No warning. No signs of distress. I didn’t see it coming. Just a simple action that sent waves of pain across my lower back. Once the pain came, I could hardly walk. I figured a hot shower might fix it up. I got in the shower, but even the hottest water didn’t relieve the pain. I could barely get around and my wife had to help me put my shoes and socks on. I drove to work and sat in subdued pain all day. This was a bad one. I had pain like this before when I was a mechanic, but it had been years since it had acted up. I had just come back from an amazing cruise... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734710 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:27:13 +0100 4734710 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4714944&cid=t_99566_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FEAntH9eqU5I%2F Hi Gym. It’s me again, The Fitness Facist. Usually, I’m very glad to be a member of you, but today there’s an important issue that we really need to discuss. Sorry, are you having trouble hearing me? Yes, of course you are. Because the music you’re blasting is just too damn loud. And no, I’m not a 90-year-old great-grandma wagging my finger at that confounded “rock-and-roll” music. I’m only in my 30s, and I’m your member, ‘member? Now, I know you can’t really control the music that your fitness instructors choose for their aerobics/spinning/body conditioning classes. And I understand that the music for those classes usually needs to be absurdly loud, so as to MOTIVATE! the participants. (But, while we’re on the subject... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4714944 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:09:26 +0100 4714944 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4709344&cid=t_99566_134_f&fid=34847&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsixuntilme.com%2Fblog2%2F2011%2F04%2Fmousercise.html Sometimes it's a 33 minute workout on the treadmill at the gym.  Other times, it's an at-home workout on the elliipmachine and an episode of Mr. Sunshine (which I watch only on Hulu and I keep wishing will get better but it doesn't and I'm all "awwww, Chandler"). But on rare occasions, my sweatabetes workouts take place in my kitchen.  While trying to wrangle in a teeny, brown field mouse named Cheesels.  (Pronounced "cheese-els."  As in "OMG there's Cheesels!")Our house has a nice yard, and with it comes a bevy of critters.  We have squirrels that appear to be planning some kind of coup, dancing madly in the backyard and running at a break-neck speed with nuts in their cheeks.  We have the neighborhood cats who are sometimes on o... Six Until Me. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4709344 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:15:52 +0100 4709344 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4696977&cid=t_99566_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FpfrilgNNta4%2F I’m not a meditation teacher. I’m not even a very enthusiastic meditator. I’ve averaged about 20 minutes once a week for the past couple of years, and any serious meditator will tell you that’s not enough to really benefit you. Except it seems like it is, because I’ve noticed some benefits that I can’t attribute to anything else. I’m sure I’d get far more benefit if I meditated more regularly (I’m experimenting quietly with doing that). But here’s what I’ve gained even from a rather hit-and-miss practice. Well-known benefits of meditation Everyone who knows much about meditation knows that it helps to decrease negative thoughts and increase positive ones. It trains you to pay attention. It lowers blood pressure, reduces irre... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4696977 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 04:41:38 +0100 4696977 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4693387&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2Fj_8LQaaHAeI%2F Beverly Sanborn, Vice President of Program Development at Belmont Senior Living and scheduled 2011 SharpBrains Summit Speaker, could not finally speak at the Summit (she was very well replaced by colleague Jeff DeBevec), but fortunately we can share her thoughtful answers to the following four critical questions. 1. How would you define “brain fitness” vs. “physical fitness”? Brain fitness and physical fitness are interlinked. Each enhances the other and both are essential components of successful aging. As we age, the ability to cope with inexorable challenge to social-emotional-economic well-being is rooted in having a high level of mental alertness and a physical body that functions efficiently. But fitness is not just a happy consequence of a hardy gene pool. Fitness for bo... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4693387 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:24:50 +0100 4693387 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4676775&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F04%2Fncaa-athletes-sudden-heart-attacks-deaths-cardiovascular-disease-aha-study.html When you watch the National Collegiate Athletic Association championship basketball game tonight, you'll undoubtedly see some fine young athletes in action. But such seemingly fit young people face a higher risk of death from heart problems than previously thought. That's one of the findings of a study published online today in Circulation. Researchers looked at about 400,000 NCAA athletes age 17 to 23 who compete each year in in sports such as basketball and swimming. In combing through data from news reports, insurance claims and the NCAA, researcher found a total of 273 athletes who died between 2004 to 2008. Of those deaths: 68 percent were identified as medical causes. 45 were related to sudden cardiac arrest events. 27 of the 36 deaths that occurred during or shortly after exer... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4676775 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:00:00 +0100 4676775 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4676941&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=35373&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmerzenich.positscience.com%2F%3Fp%3D255 I had the great pleasure of visiting a wonderful research team studying the neurological origins and treatment of tinnitus at Washington University Medical School in St. Louis last week.  About 30 million U.S. citizens have tinnitus.  For about 4 million of them, the tinnitus is identified as “severe” – which means [...] (Source: On the Brain by Dr. Michael Merzenich, Ph.D.) On the Brain by Dr. Michael Merzenich, Ph.D. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4676941 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:46:40 +0100 4676941 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4670354&cid=t_99566_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FypzcqaLqK1w%2F When you are going to the gym on a regular basis, it can be hard to be able to motivate yourself when it comes to doing certain exercises to the intensity that is needed to really feel the strain in your muscles. Here is a list of 7 ways that you can use to motive yourself to be able to get the best out of your time in the gym: 1.    Alter your standard workout routines When you first start a new workout programme, you will find that you have no problems with motivation, as the exercises are relatively new to you but as you cycle through the same exercises on a regular basis, you will find that your effort reduces due to complacency. Even a subtle alteration to the way in which you complete your training routine will help to increase your motivational levels as you brain is having to br... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4670354 Sat, 02 Apr 2011 05:25:01 +0100 4670354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4670112&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fphysical-activity-versus-physical-fitness-it-could-mean-the-difference-between-life-and-death%2F2011.04.01 My neighbor Ed was a thin man all his life. He maintained an ideal body weight by combining regular physical activity with a modest intake of calories. He was a “young” seventy year-old who looked the picture of heart health. Ed regularly read the newspaper while walking on his treadmill, he hit a golf ball straighter and longer than his peers, and he wore the same size jeans now than he did in college 50 years ago. What’s more, he bragged about his low blood pressure, normal cholesterol level and perfect blood chemistries. He took no pills. I think he went to his primary care doctor each year just to show off his health. The morning he woke with crushing chest pressure and shortness of air stunned him. “This couldn’t be a heart attack?” he thought. An hour later, minutes after... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4670112 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:00:20 +0100 4670112 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4664395&cid=t_99566_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FGz0VyBRhawc%2F Well, hi there, gym-mate. Just look at you go on that elliptical machine (that may burn some calories but doesn’t actually build strength) with Everybody Loves Raymond on your personal TV, a copy of this week’s People positioned on the rack in front of you, and your earbuds safely ensconced inside your ears. I see you have an iPod, so you must be just watching the hilarious on-screen antics of Ray Romano, while actually listening to whatever music it is you listen to during your workouts. You’re quite a multi-tasker. And I really respect that about you. There’s just one problem here: How is it that, even though I’m lightly jogging on the treadmill next to you with my earbuds firmly in place, I CAN HEAR YOUR MUSIC AS IF IT’S PLAYING IN MY OWN HEAD Let me ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4664395 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:06:11 +0100 4664395 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4664402&cid=t_99566_134_f&fid=34847&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsixuntilme.com%2Fblog2%2F2011%2F03%2Fsweatabetes.html I wish I could write this really health-conscious post about how exercising helps me manage my blood sugars better.  Or about how a lower body fat percentage and a higher muscle mass ratio helps me to use less total insulin throughout the day.  Or how the exercise endorphins make me want to transform into a happy dolphin so I can jump through waves, smiling and shouting "I love exercise!!"  Not the case.  I exercise because without it, my body becomes very frumpy.  I'm not sure if it's my genetics or the way I need to manage food as a result of diabetes, or maybe a combination of the two, but without regular exercise, I hate the way my body looks.  I'm self-conscious enough to know that when I feel embarrassed about my physical appearance, my mental ... Six Until Me. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4664402 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:31:26 +0100 4664402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4658462&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FS5B-Dl87wNI%2F Please note that Summit Registration has closed. If you weren’t able to register and are interested in learning about main take-aways and recommendations from Summit, please subscribe to our free monthly eNewsletter to be informed. Official Twitter hashtag for the Summit will be: #svs11 To the 269 professionals, innovators and researchers who have registered to participate: Welcome! You should have received an email with detailed log-in instructions a few hours ago, please contact us by sending a quick message if you haven’t, including your order number. Virtual meeting room will open at 7.30am US Pacific Time/ 10.30 US Eastern Time, so that registered participants can start to join in, and Welcome Remarks will start at 8.15am Pacific Time/ 11.15 Eastern Time. To Learn More: 2011 ... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4658462 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:14:44 +0100 4658462 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4653457&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FzShGnBkdl60%2F Please note Summit Registration will remain open until Wednesday, March 30th, 4am US Pacific Time/ 7am US Eastern Time, just a few hours before Summit starts. To the 257 professionals, innovators and researchers who have registered so far: Welcome! You should have received an email with detailed log-in instructions a few hours ago, please contact us by sending a quick message if you haven’t, including your order number. To Learn More: 2011 SharpBrains Summit (Source: SharpBrains) SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4653457 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:27:27 +0100 4653457 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4642777&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FyyME_JEo_sk%2F Registration to participate in 2011 SharpBrains Virtual Summit closes tomorrow Tuesday, March 29th, at 1pm US Pacific Time/ 4pm US Eastern Time. If you are planning to attend, please Register Now. — We are hon­ored to announce that Dr. Brenda Dann-Messier, US Depart­ment of Education’s Assis­tant Sec­re­tary for Voca­tional and Adult Edu­ca­tion, will open 2011 Sharp­Brains Virtual Summit on Wednesday, March 30th, shar­ing her Wel­come Remarks with 220+ registered participants. Brenda Dann-Messier was nom­i­nated by Pres­i­dent Obama as assis­tant sec­re­tary for voca­tional and adult edu­ca­tion on July 14, 2009. On Oct. 5, 2009 she was con­firmed by the U.S. Sen­ate and began her offi­cial duties on Oct. 13, 2009. More information on Dr. Dann-Messier’s bi... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4642777 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:05:10 +0100 4642777 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4642778&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FzMup-MmCrO0%2F We are honored to announce that Dr. Brenda Dann-Messier, US Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary for Vocational and Adult Education, will open 2011 SharpBrains Virtual Summit next Wednesday, March 30th, sharing Welcome Remarks with all participants. Brenda Dann-Messier was nominated by President Obama as assistant secretary for vocational and adult education on July 14, 2009. On Oct. 5, 2009 she was confirmed by the U.S. Senate and began her official duties on Oct. 13, 2009. As the first assistant secretary for the Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE) who is also an adult educator, Dann-Messier leads the Department’s efforts in adult education and career and technical education, as well as efforts supporting community colleges and correctional education. She o... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4642778 Sat, 26 Mar 2011 14:27:05 +0100 4642778 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4631484&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhealthy-thought-for-the-day%2F2011.03.24 A new blog has entered the medical world.  She’s only a couple months old, but she has an awesome name: happy internist.   happy internist shows us all   how to die healthy: my patient saw her gynecologist.  he told her to eat right, get lots of exercise, and lose weight.  that way, he said, you can die healthy. What a great quote.  It’s called finishing strong.  Given what I know about the incredible pain and suffering I witness everyday from self induced disease, dying healthy is a goal worth living for. Death is inevitable.  Dying healthy takes hard work and personal sacrifice. She was discovered at this week’s Grand Rounds, where Dr Val has done an excellent job of organizing the best of this week’s Internet medical offerings. *This blog post... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4631484 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:00:00 +0100 4631484 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4626830&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdo-democrats-and-republicans-have-different-work-out-regimens%2F2011.03.23 In Washington, even exercise gets political. This morning, the WSJ reported that a small group of Congressmen, primarily Republicans, have embraced the adrenaline-infused exercise regimen that is P90X. They jump, stretch and flex to the tune of Tony Horton, a man who clearly checked the right box on career day. The 90-day results-intensive program celebrates its “I couldn’t move the next day” sensations. On the other side of the ideological spectrum resides the pragmatic approach of the White House. Last month, the NY Times described the regimented, non-boot-campish routine espoused by Mr and Mrs Obama. Our current executive branch favors a personal trainer who likes working people hard, but…”as politely as possible.”  The president adheres to a common sense program of regular... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4626830 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:00:28 +0100 4626830 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4626804&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F03%2Fheart-attack-death-sex-and-exercise.html To help prevent a heart attack after sex (or exercise), exercise (or have sex) more often. That's one implication of a large analysis in the March 22 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. Boston researchers who reviewed 14 studies investigating the connection between exercise and sex on heart attacks, coronary syndrome, and sudden cardiac death found a small but statistically significant increase in the risk of all those events in the short term after exercise or sex. The risk was greatest in people who had the least regular exercise-and lowest in those who had the most. In fact, each additional episode of exercise a week was linked to a 45 percent lower risk of heart attack and 30 percent lower risk of cardiac deaths. Now, while the study didn't specifically say that... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4626804 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:28:22 +0100 4626804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4622371&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FlWy_pki3qbY%2F We are pleased to make eleven important announcements about the upcoming 2011 SharpBrains Virtual Summit…eleven additional reasons to consider registering and joining our event and community next week. Intel Corporation, the “Sponsors of Tomorrow™”, and Lumos Labs have become Summit Gold Sponsors. SharpBrains will issue a Certificate of Attendance to participants (20 hours of continuing education). Jamie Wilson shares 20 reasons why virtual conferences are the future. NIH/ NIA Program Chief Molly Wagster will discuss the new NIH Tool­box for Assess­ment of Neu­ro­log­i­cal and Behav­ioral Func­tion. Yaakov Stern (Columbia), David Darby (CogState), Keith Wesnes (United BioSource) and Jef­frey Kaye (Orcatech) will explore The Role of Cog­ni­tive Health Mon­i­tor­ing S... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4622371 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:37:03 +0100 4622371 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4610808&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fyour-dog-may-be-your-best-personal-trainer%2F2011.03.18 Earlier this week there was an article in the NY Times by Tara Parker-Pope  –Forget the Treadmill. Get a Dog. — which states in a more elegant way what I have been saying for years now. ……Several studies now show that dogs can be powerful motivators to get people moving. ….. Just last week, researchers from Michigan State University reported that among dog owners who took their pets for regular walks, 60 percent met federal criteria for regular moderate or vigorous exercise. ……. A study of 41,500 California residents also looked at walking among dog and cat owners as well as those who didn’t have pets. Dog owners were about 60 percent more likely to walk for leisure than people who owned a cat or no pet at all. …….. I have called my dog Rusty my personal traine... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4610808 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4610808 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4610895&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FWmRE0YNJTlA%2F Conferences have long been a staple of the professional calendar. Now, after a recession that has slashed travel expenditure, the landscape for events is changing. Sophisticated digital platforms are enabling virtual environments that simulate the benefits of real events, and attendees are beginning to shift to accessing subject matter experts and industry networking online. But can the digital environment really displace brick and mortar events, where eye to eye meetings and chance connections can justify the often costly registration fees and travel costs? In organizations where hundreds of executives and professionals attend several conferences a year at $1,000 or more each in total cost, a virtual conference at $500 can be attractive. Making virtual connections at an online conference ... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4610895 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:49:41 +0100 4610895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4626818&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F03%2Fstart-exercises-early-for-successful-knee-replacements.html How soon would you expect to be starting your rehab exercises, after having knee replacement surgery? If you thought you’d need a couple of days resting up in bed before even contemplating exercise, think again. Getting active again soon after surgery cuts the risk of getting complications such as blood clots in the veins. But research shows it may also benefit your new joint. A study published in Clinical Rehabilitation compared people who started supervised exercises within 24 hours of their procedure, with people who waited for 48 hours before starting the same exercise regime. Everyone had 45 minutes of exercise a day, with the same exercise therapist, until they were ready to go home. The results were clear. People who started exercises right away were able to go home from the hospi... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4626818 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:18:49 +0100 4626818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4600811&cid=t_99566_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fzenhabits.net%2Fsleep%2F Post written by Leo Babauta. For years I had a mild-to-medium case of insomnia, often staying up late watching crappy television and eating junk food because I couldn’t fall asleep, no matter how tired I was. It is miserable. You walk through the day like a zombie, unable to function properly. You desperately try to sleep but nothing works. Sleeping pills leave you feeling drugged out. My first simple cure was running. I’d try to get up 15 minutes earlier each day to run, and the running would leave me very tired but I still had a day ahead of me. I’d be so exhausted by bedtime that I slept instantly. Hard exercise is a great fix for insomnia. Recently I’ve had another slight bout of insomnia, and so I rediscovered a trick I learned several years ago. It’s so ... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4600811 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:42:18 +0100 4600811 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4592532&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FCc5NbTKqPmo%2F Do you remember the IMPACT study published in 2009? It was a randomized clinical trial with healthy older adults that compared a computer-based cognitive program that trains audi­tory pro­cess­ing (Brain Fitness Program, Posit Science) with educational video programs (control group). People who used the program improved in the trained tasks, which was not that surprising, but there was also a clear ben­e­fit in audi­tory mem­ory, which wasn’t directly trained. A 2011 paper reports the 3-month follow-up results of the IMPACT study. The 487 participants in the original study were 65 and older. Training was 1 hour a day, 4 to 5 days a week, for a total of 40 hours in 8 to 10 weeks. There was no contact with the researchers between the initial training study and the follow-up study. T... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4592532 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:26:01 +0100 4592532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4570642&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FqAdeoyML3gI%2F This report includes pro­pri­etary sur­veys, mar­ket data and in-depth analy­sis of 32 com­pa­nies, 10 Inno­va­tion Case Stud­ies pre­pared by 2010 Inno­va­tion Awards Win­ners and Final­ists, and 23 Research Exec­u­tive Briefs pre­pared by lead­ing scientists. Report Sum­mary This 207-page report tracks devel­op­ments at over thirty pub­lic and pri­vate com­pa­nies offer­ing dig­i­tal tools to assess, enhance and repair brain-based cog­ni­tive and self-regulation func­tions and pro­vides impor­tant indus­try data, insights and analy­sis to help investors, exec­u­tives, entre­pre­neurs, and pol­icy mak­ers nav­i­gate the oppor­tu­ni­ties and risks of this rapidly grow­ing field. The report dis­cusses the impli­ca­tions of cog­ni­tive ... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4570642 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:50:17 +0100 4570642 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4570773&cid=t_99566_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F03%2F10%2Fsay-wow-at-the-baltimore-health-and-fitness-expo-sat-march-12%2F Avocados from Mexico “Taste the Wow” multi-city tour is stopping in Baltimore to spread the word about The Amazing Avocado! When: Saturday, March 12th, 10am-5pm Where: Baltimore Health Expo And who will be there with them helping people find NEW ways to “taste the wow”? Yours truly! I’m excited to partner with them and I can’t wait to experience all the tasty recipes. Evidently one of the “tastes” is an avocado smoothie! YUM… and green smoothies are all the rage these days. (Which reminds me, I still haven’t taken my vita-mix out of the box…. I know, I know. I feel like I’m waiting for the winter thaw, then it’s smoothies for me!) I will be tasting the avocado one at the Baltimore Health Expo! Will you? The Avocados fr... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4570773 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:20:30 +0100 4570773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4566359&cid=t_99566_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FcxnbxuAdIlU%2F Have you got problems with your belly size? If so, you could be one of the thousands that currently consider their belly fats as huge and noticeable. With summer approaching this inefficiency of the body becomes more important and it is the time that many people search for a solution. If you take a survey now and ask people about their targets, in the top of the list you will find goals related to fitness and weight loss. Although caring about your weight should not be seasonal, it is never too late to make a turn to a healthier lifestyle and fit body. The areas in the body where fat usually resides are the belly, thighs, buttocks, and hips. Most of us don’t know that all of these ‘fat types’ are the same, and that there are a few natural ways to lose fat, unless of cours... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4566359 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 07:09:08 +0100 4566359 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4560260&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F03%2Fexer-gaming-is-good-for-kids.html Kids and video games might not be all that bad, says a new study. That is, if they're the right kind of video games. Games that require players to physically move and interact, such as Dance Dance Revolution and Nintendo Wii's Boxing, can lead to "a high level of energy expenditure," according to a study released online today in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. Researchers at Brigham Young University in Salt Lake City and the University of Massachusetts in Boston tested six active video games with 39 boys and girls. Playing these so-called "exergames" for 10 minutes produced a workout that, depending on the game, nearly equaled or greatly exceeded that produced by spending an equal amount of time walking three miles an hour on a treadmil... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4560260 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 22:23:22 +0100 4560260 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4560441&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FYiBAxUUfUnY%2F The same way a brain fitness software program can help increase driving safety for older adults, simple cognitive tests may help determine whether a person can drive safely after a stroke. A recent study analyzed 30 previous studies in which the participants’ driving skills after a stroke were tested in an on-road evaluation. 1,728 individuals with an average age of 61 were involved. On average, 9 months had passed between the stroke and the driving evaluation. Note that 54 percent of the participants passed the on-road evaluation. The authors of the analysis looked for tests scores that could predict the actual driving evaluation outcome. They identified 3 simple cognitive tests that did quite well: a Road Sign Recognition test (assessing traffic knowledge and visual comprehension) a C... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4560441 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:59:02 +0100 4560441 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4552056&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdont-treat-the-number-treat-the-patient%2F2011.03.05 In medicine we’re often reminded not to base our therapy solely on lab test results. Although it’s tempting to reduce patient care to a checklist of “normal” bloodwork targets, we all know that this is only a fraction of the total health picture. Today I made a mistake that brought this truism home: “Don’t treat the number, treat the patient.” I’m turning 40 this year and decided to make an ambitious fitness goal for myself — to be in better shape at 40 than I was at 30. No small feat for a person who used to be in good form a decade ago (not so much now, ahem). So, I joined a gym owned by an affable triathlete and invited her to make me her project. Let’s just say that Meredith believes that one piece of sprouted grain bread is t... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4552056 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 20:06:03 +0100 4552056 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4549822&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FM1_XBSQ2U8o%2F This article shows how Marble: The Brain Store has developed a very interactive retail experience to help consumers find the products that are right for them. Note that we will have a chance to learn more about the concept as Lindsay Gaskins, CEO of Marbles, will be speaking at the SharpBrains Summit this month (March 30 — April 1). Marbles is making its mark with entertainment and service. This is not a typical game store. Employees are called brain coaches, not sales associates, and are trained on how to play the hundreds of games and puzzles and software in the store. Like a bookstore, Marbles divides its products by subject: critical thinking, memory, coordination, visual perception and word skills. The store carries 250 products […] There are games for fine-motor skills, stress re... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4549822 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:43:14 +0100 4549822 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4549823&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F5UgK_ABDmck%2F We have received a very thoughtful complaint about yesterday’s message, so let me take a few minutes to address it and to answer other frequently asked questions on the 2011 SharpBrains Summit. Complaint: “Why do people who procrastinate and sign up late warrant a special “perk” (referring to the “Integrative Neuroscience and Personalized Medicine” reference book we offered yesterday)? If that is the kind of business ethic you promote it almost makes me want to cancel my earlier registration.” That is an excellent point, which we did take into account but did not communicate properly. The reason we felt it was fine to offer such a “perk” was because discounted early-bird rates had just expired. Assuming 20–30 people register to the Summit by end of today, this gives th... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4549823 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:42:22 +0100 4549823 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4549802&cid=t_99566_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEmrAndHipaa%2F%7E3%2Fif4wLMHT2oE%2F I recently read an article (which I can’t find now) that said, We don’t log in to check our health data as much as we do our financial data. This was a pretty interesting statement considering a few days back I posted this tweet about PHR and being an active patient: #bbpBox_41380840890048512 a { text-decoration:none; color:#0084B4 !important; } #bbpBox_41380840890048512 a:hover { text-decoration:underline; } I want to spend some time thinking about the motivation for a healthy individual to become an active patient. #PHR #ePatient February 26, 2011 6:15 am via HootSuite @techguy John Lynn Figuring out the right motivation for someone to use a PHR has been something that’s been on my mind for quite a while. You may remember my post about requ... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4549802 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:24:24 +0100 4549802 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4545073&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F2auDQU_j8WI%2F CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS Accelerating the Future of Personalized Medicine, Evian Gordon, MD, PhD and Stephen H. Koslow, PhD -> Learn More and Register to Participate in the Summit Here, and get a chance at getting a complimentary copy of the book Integrative Neuroscience and Personalized Medicine! (Source: SharpBrains) SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4545073 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:40:11 +0100 4545073 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4540562&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F03%2Fchronic-fatigue-syndrome-treatments-what-works-for-chronic-fatigue-syndrome.html Chronic fatigue syndrome causes a lot of distress and disability. Despite much research, we don’t really know what causes the condition. That makes it hard to find a cure. However, recent research has helped to clarify which treatments help most. Two treatments aim to help people gradually increase the amount they can do, with the aim of helping them recover from their fatigue. One takes a physical approach and the other a psychological approach, and they seem to work about as well as each other. If you have graded exercise therapy, you work with a therapist to do a certain amount of gentle exercise (often walking, or maybe swimming) each day. The exercise is gradually increased, to help recondition muscles that may have been weakened, and get people used to exercise. Cognitive beha... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4540562 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:16:36 +0100 4540562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4532260&cid=t_99566_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F24670412%2F0%2Fneuromarketing%7EBrain-Rules-for-Baby.htm Review: Brain Rules for Baby: How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child from Zero to Five Want to make your baby a genius? There’s good news and bad news. The bad news: virtually all of the commercial products that claim to boost your baby’s IQ have no proven effect. The good news: there ARE [...] CommentsJennifer, the cool thing is this book isn't pushing any snake ... by Roger DooleyI smell a bestseller. This is exactly the kind of book that ... by JenniferRelated StoriesWhat Your Dog Can Teach You About CustomersKeep it Simple for Boomers & Seniors25-Cent Creativity Booster (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4532260 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:34:46 +0100 4532260 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4527733&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fweight-loss-counseling-is-race-a-factor%2F2011.02.27 Most people know that the U.S. is struggling to contain a surging epidemic of obesity, and that the problem is most acute among African-Americans. Whereas about 27 percent of all adult Americans are obese (defined as having a body mass index of 30 or more), fully 37 percent of African-American adults are obese, and that number jumps to an appalling 42 percent among African-American women. Over the years, public health officials have provided evidence that socioeconomic and cultural factors drive this racial disparity. Now, a new study suggests there is another reason as well: Obese African-Americans receive less obesity-related counseling than their white counterparts, and it matters not whether the physicians they see are African-American or white. To reach these conclusions, Sara Ble... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4527733 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 21:00:02 +0100 4527733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4532380&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FJcpGWkYHsIk%2F The 2011 SharpBrains Summit: Retooling Brain Health for the 21st Century (March 30 — April 1st) is just 5 weeks away. You can Learn More and Register Today HERE. Don’t miss the opportunity to join an incredible line-up of 36+ confirmed Speakers, 7 Sponsors/ Exhibitors, 13 Partners, and 150+ Participants as of today, all available to you without any travel involved. Sponsors Sponsorship Opportunities Want to announce or promote your service or product at the 2011 SharpBrains Summit? Maximize your marketing and business development reach & make a big splash in front of our prestigious audience! Only two Sponsorship spots are still available and going fast! Click here for information about the various ways to get involved. Summit Partners Remember… Learn More and Register Today HE... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4532380 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:06:23 +0100 4532380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4517252&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FJcpGWkYHsIk%2F The 2011 SharpBrains Summit: Retooling Brain Health for the 21st Century (March 30 — April 1st) is just 5 weeks away. Rates go up THIS FRIDAY at 5PM EST, so please Learn More and Register Today HERE. Don’t miss the opportunity to join an incredible line-up of 36+ confirmed Speakers, 7 Sponsors/ Exhibitors, 13 Partners, and 150+ Participants as of today, all available to you without any travel involved. Sponsors Sponsorship Opportunities Want to announce or promote your service or product at the 2011 SharpBrains Summit? Maximize your marketing and business development reach & make a big splash in front of our prestigious audience! Only two Sponsorship spots are still available and going fast! Click here for information about the various ways to get involved. Summit Partners Rates ... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4517252 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:06:23 +0100 4517252 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4517162&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F02%2Fpreventing-exercise-injuries-stretching-before-running-doesnt-prevent-injury.html That’s the finding of a study presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. It counters a long-held tradition among many exercisers, but is actually consistent with a growing body of research that suggests that stretching before working out doesn’t prevent soreness or exercise-related injury, and doesn’t boost athletic performance much, either.In the current study, which has not yet been published in a peer–reviewed journal, researchers divided 1,398 people 14 and older who ran at least 10 miles a week, into two groups. Half stretched their calves, hamstrings, and quadriceps for 3 to 5 minutes before running; the others did no stretching. The injury rate for both groups was the same: 16 percent. However, those who switched from their normal routin... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4517162 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:48:30 +0100 4517162 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4507603&cid=t_99566_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2FRh9A9Y5c_0k%2Fseniors-can-add-to-muscle-by-pumping.html As we age, our muscle mass decreases at surprising rates. According to Dr. David Heber, director of UCLA's Center for Human Nutrition, an average male who weights 180 pounds might after age 60 lose as much as 10 pounds of muscle mass over a decade.But can we turn that around?Heber says absolutely.In fact, new research published in the journal Medicine & Science In Sports & Exercise finds older adults who begin lifting weights after 50 may win the battle against age-related muscle loss.Palais started weight training to build bone mass. But she built muscle mass as well.Enlarge Jason Millstein for NPRPalais started weight training to build bone mass. But she built muscle mass as well.Palais started weight training to build bone mass. But she built muscle mass as well.Jason Millstein for NPRP... Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4507603 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 20:30:00 +0100 4507603 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4498292&cid=t_99566_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F02%2F19%2Fthink-like-a-skeptic%2F In 2009, I was a presenter at the JP Fitness Summit in Kansas City. The summit featured some of the top names in the fitness industry. Topics included any and everything fitness and nutrition related. My presentation addressed a topic that was foreign to many in attendance, “Thinking Skeptically: How to apply skepticism to the fitness industry?” Some of the participants seemed to have a hard time with this line of thought. Skepticism is rarely if ever mentioned in the popular fitness literature. The basic premise is this: learning to question and look for evidence could save fitness enthusiasts a great deal of time, money, and embarrassment. Key points from the lecture The fitness skeptic (“skeptic” is derived from the Greek skeptikos, which means “inquiring&#... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4498292 Sat, 19 Feb 2011 17:49:44 +0100 4498292 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4495198&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F02%2Fperfect-pullup-recalled-for-fall-injury-risk.html Consumers should stop using the Perfect Pullup exercise bar because the plastic handle can crack, posing a risk of dangerous falls, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The maker of the bar, Perfect Fitness, of Mill Valley, Calif., issued a voluntary recall of the products yesterday, after it received 2,200 reports of cracked handles and 38 complaints of injuries, including bruises, strains, and sprains. The models recalled have a rectangular-shaped handle, are silver colored with a red hook, and display the Perfect Pullup logo in white lettering across the top. The devices have been on sale since January 2008 at sporting goods stores nationwide, on their websites, and on Amazon.com from for about $90. If you have one of the bars, stop using it and contact Perfect ... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4495198 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:20:55 +0100 4495198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4489816&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FobcTqPEVmCU%2F We are pleased to announce two new resources for all professionals, researchers, developers, innovators and decision-makers in the field of brain health and cognitive fitness who are interested in better tracking and shaping the future that is already here. First of all, we have opened up a “Friends of SharpBrains.com” professional networking group on LinkedIn. If you are already a LinkedIn member, you can join the 377 existing members by clicking Here. Second, registered participants for the upcoming 2011 SharpBrains Summit (March 30 — April 1st) can now connect with each other and with speakers, as well as access 10 exclusive Innovation Case Studies prepared by the Win­ners and Final­ists of the 2010 Brain Fitness Innovation Awards. Ordered by approximate age group of the target ... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4489816 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:43:32 +0100 4489816 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4482876&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F_yJ4wQY3NAs%2F We’re delighted to add Brain Resource to the roster of Sponsors of the upcoming 2011 SharpBrains Summit, and the Center for  Technology and Aging and the Brain Injury Association of Canada to the roster of Partners. Thank you for your support! New Sponsor Brain Resource brings new insights and new efficiencies to managing brain health. Its proprietary platforms are used to predict who will best respond to what drug, and develop new drugs, to provide objective reports from on-line assessments of brain health across the lifespan (including ADHD, Depression, Anxiety and Schizophrenia), and to match individualized profiles with brain training exercises & interactive videos to optimize wellness & brain function. New Partners The Brain Injury Association of Canada has a mandate to im... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4482876 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 02:27:03 +0100 4482876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4450532&cid=t_99566_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fzenhabits.net%2Frecipes%2F Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Jules Clancy of Stonesoup. Growing up on a sheep farm, eating meat was a big part of life. It was just what we did. The first time I heard about vegetarians, I struggled to understand why someone would be crazy enough to stop eating meat. So you can imagine how my first encounter with the concept of veganism left me more than perplexed. No cheese? Or eggs? How do people survive? These days I get it. Reading The Simplest Diet for Lean Fitness recently on Zen Habits, I was inspired by Leo’s commitment to healthy vegan eating. He almost had me convinced to abandon my bacon-loving ways. Almost. But rather than biting off more than I could chew, so to speak, I’ve decided to take another leaf out of Leo’s book. I’m start... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4450532 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 18:36:19 +0100 4450532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4450390&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FDyXSG_WBfSQ%2F What may be the most time and cost-efficient way to attend a conference, learn from world-class speakers and meet old and new colleagues? Answer: A virtual conference, such as the upcoming 2011 SharpBrains Summit: Retooling Brain Health for the 21st Century (March 30th — April 1st). Please watch this 3-minute clip to learn how the SharpBrains Summit works, and why you should consider joining the good company of over 35 leading Speakers drawn from industry, research and the front lines. Confirmed Speakers include: === To Learn More About Summit Faculty & Agenda, click HERE We’d be delighted to count on your participation in this innovative endeavor, - The SharpBrains Team PS: Early-bird registration rates end on February 18th, with substantial savings available both for companies a... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4450390 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:25:38 +0100 4450390 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4445901&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2Fg9Otx7nU2Jg%2F We are proud to confirm six additional excellent Speakers at the upcoming 2011 SharpBrains Summit (remember, this is a fully virtual event so it requires no travel). Three Speakers are based in the US, two in the UK, one in Australia, and they truly represent a range of perspectives and expertise to discuss, as the Summit tagline promises, Retooling Brain Health for the 21st Century. Professor Cary L. Cooper chaired the Science Co-ordination team of the Foresight Project on Mental Capital and Wellbeing. He is a Professor of Organizational Psychology and Health at the Lancaster University Management School, President of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and Director and founder of Robertson Cooper Ltd. Prof. Cooper is recognised as a world-leading expert on stres... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4445901 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:44:19 +0100 4445901 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4438938&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iqscorner.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fresearch-byte-why-we-sometimes-struggle.html I think the following "in press" article is important. Why? Because I have been actively involved in reading research to better understand cognitive performance (working memory and executive attention in particular), the IQ Brain Clock (role of mental timing in human performance), and neuro-technology interventions (e.g., Interactive Metronome) that seem to improve cognitive efficiency. Across these different strands of research I have CONSTANTLY run across a number of common factors. In particular, I am constantly finding the dorsolateral pre-frontal cortex (PFC) as being critical to cognitive efficiency (working memory and cognitive processing speed), which in turn impacts intellectual functioning, especially Gf or fluid reasoning. The same brain area is implicated in mental timing and I... Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4438938 Sat, 05 Feb 2011 17:50:00 +0100 4438938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4436953&cid=t_99566_180_f&fid=38603&url=http%3A%2F%2Fzenhabits.net%2Ftrain%2F Post written by Leo Babauta. I don’t train to lose weight or look good. I don’t train to beat anyone or impress anyone. I don’t train for bigger muscles or a six-pack. I train because I love it. And because it’s my life. As I said last week: I am in the best shape in my life. That’s not impressive — while I’m fitter than most of the population there are a ton of people who are way fitter than me. They can run faster and longer; lift more and do more intense workouts; ride and swim much much better; play any sport better than me. But I’m pretty fit. I can run for a couple hours if I want or hike all day. I can do a reasonable amount of pushups and pullups. I can sprint and jump. Best of all: I can play with my kids and keep up with them and ch... Zen Habits blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4436953 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:27:08 +0100 4436953 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4419285&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F7jpbqknnQWQ%2F Discussion on Brain Fitness? There’s a revolution going on given growing evidence of lifelong neurogenesis and brain plasticity: that the brain can change and be shaped by our experiences opens many possibilities to improve our quality of life and cognitive performance, no matter how young or old we are, as long as we make informed decisions. In case you wonder, why do I care about this? Well, that’s what we want to discuss. Why care about this? What does it mean for the way we learn, work, play, live? What does “use it or lose it” mean, and doesn’t mean? Are there safe ways to enhance our cognitive resources and emotional resilience? How can we make informed decisions, as proud brain owners, caregivers, professionals? . Which Book Will Be Discussed? The discussion will be center... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4419285 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:07:14 +0100 4419285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4411515&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F01%2Fwalking-seniors-lose-weight-gain-mobility-weight-loss-strategies-treadmills-pedometers.html It’s a no brainer: Walking is good for you, and miles better than being sedentary. Now a study published online this week in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that walking coupled with weight loss can improve mobility in older obese or overweight adults by as much as 20 percent over their more sedentary counterparts. Researchers at Wake Forest University divided close to 300 overweight or obese people 60 to 79 with cardiovascular disease or at high risk of it into three groups. After a year and a half, those who received supervised training in physical activity plus counseling in weight loss strategies walked 13 seconds faster in a 400-meter walking test than those in the exercise-only group, and 18 seconds faster than those who received neither intervention. They also lost about ... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4411515 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:00:00 +0100 4411515 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4405950&cid=t_99566_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2FMQKpsIcRFvM%2Feim-is-excited-to-announce-a-new-executive-program-in-private-practice-management-with-optional-tdpt-cohort.html 40 students from 20 different states kicked off their program in Louisville, Kentucky this month.  Four of this cohort's students are the second or third in their practice to participate in the Executive Program.  EIM's Executive Program enhances the business intelligence and savvy of owners/managers in private practice with practical applications to provide a competitive advantage in the marketplace.  Click here for program details.  "In today's ever changing healthcare environment with declining reimbursement we found our practice after 9 years on the edge of disaster. Referrals had declined, we were locked into two low paying contracts and our office morale was at an all time low. Using the tools and techniques learned in the EPPM Executive Program has allowed us to essential... MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4405950 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 14:40:33 +0100 4405950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4399676&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FjGQ-IKZdZ0U%2F We are honored to announce the following Sponsors and Partners of the upcoming 2011 SharpBrains Summit: Retooling Brain Health for the 21st Century (March 30th — April 1st, 2011). And we are looking for more, so please contact us if interested! — Sponsors (want to become one?) The Arrowsmith Program,  avail­able in pub­lic and pri­vate schools in  the U.S. and Canada, is a com­pre­hen­sive suite of cog­ni­tive pro­grams for stu­dents with learn­ing dis­abil­i­ties that tar­gets 19 areas of the brain that are most com­monly involved in learn­ing. The Arrow­smith Pro­gram iden­ti­fies and strength­ens the weak cog­ni­tive areas that affect learn­ing and each stu­dent works on cog­ni­tive pro­grams that are indi­vid­u­ally designed for his or her are... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4399676 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:15:36 +0100 4399676 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394436&cid=t_99566_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F01%2Fjack-lalanne-godfather-of-fitness-dies-at-96-.html It’s never too late to start an exercise program, Jack LaLanne told Consumer Reports in 2006. The fitness guru lived his advice for some nine decades following a rigorous diet and exercise regimen until his death yesterday at age 96 from pneumonia. We mourn his passing and celebrate his legacy. LaLanne opened his first fitness spa (a gym, juice bar and health food store) in 1936, the same year that Consumer Reports began publishing, so we certainly admire his longevity. He was ahead of the pack in swearing off white flour, most fat and sugar, and eating lots of fruits and vegetables every day. So far ahead, he once said, that “people thought I was a charlatan and a nut,” according to The New York Times. In 2006, the then 92-year-old LaLanne spoke to our reporters about his diet an... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394436 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 21:07:20 +0100 4394436 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394656&cid=t_99566_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2FoKvGAx7qfBc%2Femergency-response-course-offered-by-eim.html Hello! EIM’s Emergency Response Course for PTs, taught by me, Teresa Schuemann, starts on February 14, 2011.  This course is a pre-requisite for the EIM Sports PT Residency Program and Emergency Response Course participants will receive a Sports Residency application fee waiver.  However, all therapists are welcome to enroll in the Emergency Response Course.  This course integrates the objectives set forth by the American Red Cross and the Department of Transportation for Emergency Response and is designed specifically for the physical therapist seeking to provide athletic venue coverage and respond appropriately to acute injury.  The class includes instruction and discussion of assessment, management and prevention of cardio-respiratory emergencies, musculoskeletal injury, enviro... MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394656 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 18:14:56 +0100 4394656 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394753&cid=t_99566_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fdance-for-recovery%2F Image via WikipediaThe Workout You’ll Look Forward to DoingAlcoholics, addicts and co-dependents in early recovery may be out of condition, unfit. Here is one fun way to lose weight and get fit.If dancing is a rare activity for you, one you take part in only at the occasional wedding reception (if then!), then it’s time to get in touch with your inner Debbie Allen.Dancing, like walking or cycling, is a great no-cost or low-cost way to build aerobic fitness, improve balance and strengthen your muscles at any age. And you don’t have to wait for a special event or find a partner to enjoy dance’s benefits.You can even pick dance as your main physical activity. Research presented at the 2009 annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine showed that dancing gi... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394753 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:10:00 +0100 4394753 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4389294&cid=t_99566_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2FHxzSCiYgBNY%2Fhip-hurt-eat-more-meat.html At least according to this recent study entitled “Meat consumption and risk of primary hip and knee joint replacement due to osteoarthritis: a prospective cohort study” that was recently published in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. It turns out that regardless of what is happening to your cardiovascular system, there is emerging evidence for a beneficial effect of meat consumption on the musculoskeletal system. These authors performed a prospective cohort study that included 35,331 Australians and examined the relationship between meat consumption and risk of primary hip and knee replacement for osteoarthritis as evidenced by total joint replacement of the same. They found that was a negative dose-response relationship between high levels of fresh red meat consumption and the risk of hi... MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4389294 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 04:11:49 +0100 4389294 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4382865&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FSIuCVbZ_E-A%2F Following are two great illustrations excerpted from the children’s book: Your Fantastic, Elastic Brain: Stretch It, Shape It. This new book written by JoAnn Deak, PhD and illustrated by Sarah Ackerley explains to children how the brain changes with experiences and how they have some control over their brain power and health.  It is a great introduction to neuroplasticity and brain fitness. A fun read for all brain owners, young and old, out there! . To Learn More and Order the Book: click on Your Fantastic, Elastic Brain: Stretch It, Shape It (Little Pickle Press, $17.95). Looking for more resources about children’s brain? Check out this related post: Top 10 Q&A about Child’s Brain Development (Source: SharpBrains) SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4382865 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:50:11 +0100 4382865 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4372200&cid=t_99566_134_f&fid=34847&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsixuntilme.com%2Fblog2%2F2011%2F01%2Fweight_a_minute.html "Larry Bird, I'm hot on your heels ..." I actually said this.  Under my breath, of course, and no one could hear me, but I still said it out loud.  And I meant it. Last night was my first night back at the gym - for real - since BSparl was born.  I've been exercising since her birth, but avoiding any weight training or true exertion for several reasons:The c-section made me feel ... tender.  That scar, so low on my abdomen, felt strange and a little uncomfortable at times, and I feel like it took a long time to heal.  I favored it because I was afraid to put too much strain on it.  (In my mind, I had this awful image of the wound giving way and my belly contents spilling out.  Only I never pictured MY belly contents.  Instead, I always pict... Six Until Me. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4372200 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:15:55 +0100 4372200 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4372134&cid=t_99566_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FJqPzs3W43zg%2F Today we share must-read insights from  Katherine Sullivan, Director of the Brain Fitness Center at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and Peter Kissinger, President of the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Both of them will discuss their ongoing work and lessons learned at the upcom­ing 2011 Sharp­Brains Sum­mit (March 30th — April 1st, 2011). The interviews below were conducted via email. — Katherine Sullivan is the Director of the Brain Fitness Center at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. 1. Katherine, how would you define “brain fit­ness” vs. “phys­i­cal fit­ness”? In our context (helping active duty service members and veterans recover from cognitive dysfunction most associated with traumatic brain injury), I’d say brain fitness is the outcome we work towards:... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4372134 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:00:56 +0100 4372134 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4361335&cid=t_99566_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2FG3ovEeRhifQ%2F One of the things that makes a strong goal achievable is a sense of competition. This is especially true when it comes to fitness goals. While it’s really popular to challenge a friend or co-worker to a weight loss goal, there are many sanctioned events which also provide a competitive outlet. In the list below you’ll find a list of popular events that are going on somewhere almost every weekend. From the popular 5k to the bucket list Marathon, you’re sure to find something on the list that you can schedule on your calendar and train for. If you are just starting out, many of the 5k events are walk/run, so you can just walk 3.1 miles and have a great time. If you enjoy team sports, the Ragnar Relay provides a long distance race (200 miles) that 12 competitors run as a relay. You com... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4361335 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:23:52 +0100 4361335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4352858&cid=t_99566_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2Fentry%2Fforeign-diplomats-to-tour-iran-nuclear-sites%2F Foreign diplomats to tour Iran nuclear sites . this is a test article. please ignore this.edited. this is a second image after editing (Source: Skin Care) Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4352858 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 08:02:35 +0100 4352858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4349612&cid=t_99566_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2F568Tqe88IXA%2Feim-and-foto-meet-and-greet-at-csm.html You're invited!  Evidence In Motion and Focus On Therapeutic Outcomes are hosting a meet and greet at the  APTA Combined Sections Meeting in February 2011.     Please join us in the Magnolia Room at the Hilton Riverside Hotel in News Orleans on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 7:30pm for light appetizers, drinks & mingling.  Rob Wainner, Tim Flynn, Larry Benz, and George Burkley from EIM and Al Amato and Judy Holder from FOTO will be in attendance to answer questions you have about EIM and FOTO offerings. Questions?  Email Brooke@physicaltherapist.com Special thanks to the reception co-sponsor, Focus On Therapeutic Outcomes (FOTO)!    FOTO is an outcomes data collection and reporting service that provides risk-adjusted, nationally benchmarked measu... MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4349612 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 14:51:07 +0100 4349612