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 'gym'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:01:56 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159246&cid=t_114599_111_f&fid=38038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcosmicwatercooler.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fbodybuilding-gym-bags.html When the first-ever grand bodybuilding competition is an excellent example of pharmaceutical bodybuilding. Around the bodybuilding gym bags in the bodybuilding gyms london and I have to add some variations as you can. Fats, sugars, anything you can be prepared to enter your first contest within a year. I trained five-days-a-week for 10 months to get the bodybuilding muscle growth as well as setting oneself up for problems in the bodybuilding gym bags and I have yet to see and truth behind the bodybuilding magazine covers of muscles converting to fat. Let this be the bodybuilding gym bags of this controversy, bodybuilding competitions and do really well in both of them. Don't get me wrong some bodybuilders are making.Definitions or belief systems have no intrinsic meaning other than what is... Cosmic Watercooler blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159246 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 18:29:00 +0100 5159246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4976156&cid=t_114599_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fgermaphobia.html When I started to go to the fancy gym, other than the fact that I am one of the younger people there, I decided its full of germaphobes. There is a big dispenser of towelettes and most people carry a couple around to clean the equipment after they use it (and sometimes before as well). I have never attended a gym with such a huge group of people focused on germ control.To be cool and fit in, I try to remember to grab a couple towelettes and carry them around through my workout. I admit I am not as conscientious about using them as others are. There are some who don't touch anything without a towelette between them and the surface. I think they are a bunch of germaphobes who are moving the germs around with the towelettes. I don't really think they do anything.What I do is to wash my hands ... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4976156 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 10:04:00 +0100 4976156 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893341&cid=t_114599_87_f&fid=34591&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.badscience.net%2F2011%2F06%2Fkids-who-spot-bullshit-and-the-adults-who-get-upset-about-it%2F Ben Goldacre, The Guardian, Saturday 28 May 2011 If you can tear yourself away from Ryan Giggs’ penis for just one moment, I have a different censorship story. Brain Gym is a schools program I’ve been writing on since 2003. It’s a series of elaborate physical movements with silly pseudoscientific justifications: you wiggle your head [...] (Source: badscience) badscience blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893341 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 13:07:41 +0100 4893341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893449&cid=t_114599_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdiabetes-blogger-nearly-passes-out-at-local-gym%2F2011.06.03 The Dexcom said 177 mg/dl and dropping, but after a full 60 minutes of cardio, I expected the graph to show a lower trend. “Whatever,” I said, a little confused because my pre-workout blood sugar was 143 mg/dl.  Felt foggy, but I was a little dehydrated so I figured I needed to get home and relax.  Ignoring the cotton-ball haze I felt encased by, I grabbed my keys and gym backpack from the locker room and walked out into the parking lot.  After trying to get into someone else’s black Honda Civic (forgetting, in my fog, that we replaced my old car for the Mom Car), I put the key in my car’s ignition and sat there for a few seconds. And then a few seconds more. It wasn’t until I was out there for about two full minutes that I thought “Hey, might want to... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893449 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 20:00:01 +0100 4893449 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4829227&cid=t_114599_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fi-am-lacking-inspiration-this-morning.html I can't come up with anything to write about today. Its the third damp and cold rainy day in a row and I believe we have four more to come. Maybe I need some warm weather and sunshine? I don't know. I'm tired, I didn't sleep well (again). I am trying to motivate to go to the gym so maybe I'll get nice and warm and partially wake up. But that would require getting my butt out of bed, where I am comfy.Today I will not spend a lot of time dealing with my health other than pretending I am coordinated enough to do the exercises from my physical therapist. I got some new ones yesterday and asked her which ones I should be doing of the dozens she has previously given me. The new exercises I have are these three:- Stand on my left leg, holding on to something with my left hand (so I don't fall on ... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4829227 Tue, 17 May 2011 11:08:00 +0100 4829227 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789494&cid=t_114599_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FiUy_vth-Boo%2F Today’s Gym Rant is less of a rant and more of an amused observation. You know the circuit weight training line at the gym? The one where there are nine or so circuit weight training machines arranged in a particular order that target specific major body parts? It’s one of my favorite things to participate in at the gym. The idea here is to get in as efficient a muscle-building workout as possible in the shortest amount of time. During off-peak hours, you can use the circuit weight training line however you please. (Stay on a machine as long as you like; skip two machines in a row; only use the arm machines, etc.) But, at least in my gym, during peak (and clearly posted) hours in the morning and evening, you have to follow the rules. And here are my gym’s longstanding rul... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789494 Thu, 05 May 2011 15:20:49 +0100 4789494 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4762892&cid=t_114599_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FR11aRh58i8I%2F Not to rant, but today’s gym rant must be ranted and heard. The other day I was swimming in the pool at the Y near my house. (Unfortunately, said pool is often dirty — I only joined briefly so that I could swim during my first pregnancy — but the lack of cleanliness in the pool is another gym rant entirely.) I like to arrive at the pool on the later side — an hour or less before closing time — because it’s usually less crowded and much more quiet, and the chances of scoring a lane all to yourself (or even splitting it with just one other person) are much higher than during peak times. Now, hardcore swimmers can be intense people, and there are a fair number of hardcore swimmers at this Y. (Maybe that’s partly because of the law school residence nex... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4762892 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:45:13 +0100 4762892 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4714944&cid=t_114599_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=4664395&cid=t_114599_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=4575193&cid=t_114599_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FQPvaRAQ7gBo%2F photo: Thinkstock I just got back from the gym and the anorexic — well, one of them — was there again. No, I do not know for an absolute fact that she’s anorexic, but it’s really not all that hard to diagnose, especially when you’ve had some experience with the subject. This one in particular has all the telltale signs of someone with an eating disorder, whether it be anorexia, bulimia, or exercise bulimia: Sunken cheeks with simultaneous facial swelling (from purging), furry forearms (lanugo), constant presence (over many years) in particularly intense spin classes, and a bony butt that distracts me from class as it bounces up and down on the saddle. Oww. There’s another one who looks very young and very sickly — tall and gangly, on the elliptical trainer for eas... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4575193 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:55:47 +0100 4575193 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4414654&cid=t_114599_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fgetting-in-shape.html This year I wanted to get in shape. I think I wanted to do this each year for the past several years. As we approach the end of January, I am still working on getting in shape. (Yes I know you don't wake up one day 'in shape' but you have to keep working at it.) And I am not happy to report that the 25 lbs that I have been working on getting rid of are still staying attached to me. Well apparently there are several things I need to take into account.1. I have to change what I eat - I am trying to do this. More fruit, more vegetables, and lean protein. I think I eat pretty well actually.2. My workout isn't fun. Well actually it is. I used to try to walk every day. Now with my schedule and the snow on the ground, I have been going to my exercise class twice a week where I am the only student... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4414654 Sat, 29 Jan 2011 11:04:00 +0100 4414654 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4302906&cid=t_114599_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D1695 Axe Body Spray, is the best-selling deodorant spray on the market and the bane of households—nationwide.  Axe has an overpowering  smell – but that doesn’t mean that is smells good to women.  Women simply have a much better smelling apparatus than guys do.    Men have biology working against them as their noses that are 200 to 1,000 times less sensitive than a woman’s, plus oily skin holds scents much longer than dry skin. Androstenol (testosterone steroid) is the scent produced by fresh male sweat, and is attractive to females. Androstenone  (oxidized testosterone steroid) is produced by male sweat after exposure to oxygen and it is perceived as highly unpleasant by females.  So, men who believe that their ‘macho’, sweaty body-odor is attractive to women ar... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4302906 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 19:09:04 +0100 4302906 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4098057&cid=t_114599_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F10%2F22%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-october-22-2010%2F Anyone catch the Oprah Winfrey show yesterday? Tyler Perry was on. I was running around checking my computer, looking at my iPhone and cleaning up with the show running in the background. When I finally sat down to watch, I was moved by what I saw. Perry revealed the pain and struggle he endured from his traumatic childhood. While it was heartbreaking and difficult to watch, what he said was also hopeful. He talked about forgiveness, his ability to use writing as his escape and how he was able to empower himself and the little boy he lost when he was abused. It’s a touching piece. One that reminded me of the impact inspiring people can have on us and the importance of support through times of adversity. It’s a hope we all have for you as well. That you’ll read these posts... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4098057 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 13:20:28 +0100 4098057 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4053343&cid=t_114599_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F10%2F10%2Flosing-our-fear-of-rest%2F I have been having a difficult time writing the “Mindful Monday” posts lately because I’m the opposite of mindful these days. You know how the Buddhist monks talk about the swinging monkeys of the brain, and how you need to tame them? Well, my monkeys have just spotted a jungle gym inside a McDonald’s and are having a grand old time. I don’t think they will be settling down anytime soon. Alas. I will quote from a dude who has this mindful thing mastered: Howard Thurman, who died in 1981, and was a mystic, theologian, minister, and activist. His grandmother, who raised him with his mother, was a slave and was, for him, a great example of courage and faith. Anyway, here he is on the importance of rest and our fear of it. We must find sources of strength and ren... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4053343 Sun, 10 Oct 2010 12:08:25 +0100 4053343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3942766&cid=t_114599_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fjimmy-fallons-green-juice-diet-and-guys-we-like-at-the-gym-%25e2%2580%2593-morning-news-roundup%2F You’ve Been Studying All Wrong – Turns out, burning the midnight oil doesn’t guarantee good grades. (New York Times) Guys at the Gym – The 10 guy types – including Billy Crudup as Steve Prefontaine – that keep us going back to the treadmill. (FitSugar) Medieval Health Tips – We never thought of the Medieval times as the healthiest times, but apparently there are some good diet tips in that history lesson. (Epi-Log) Jimmy Fallon’s Green Juice Diet – Apparently, he fortifies with a blend of kale, spinach, cucumber, and parsley. (FitCeleb) Post from: BlissTree Jimmy Fallon's Green Juice Diet and Guys We Like at the Gym – Morning News Roundup (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3942766 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:43:00 +0100 3942766 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3761404&cid=t_114599_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Frepeated-practice-not-always-perfect-how-to-improve-your-game%2F photo: Thinkstock It’s sad when something that everyone told you as a child turns out to be a lie. Santa Claus isn’t real; the only person willing to exchange your baby teeth for money is your mom; and practice doesn’t actually make perfect. This explains why we were never able to perfect our jump shot even though we practiced in the driveway for hours on end. So what are you supposed to do if you’re determined to be the next LeBron? Mix up your practice. Instead of doing 100 lay-ups, engage in variable training and practice a mixture of skills. Do a lay-up, then a jump shot, then dribble for a while. Studies show that variable training produces better results regarding the skill you want to improve. So, practice kind of makes perfect — you just have to make sure ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3761404 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:58:13 +0100 3761404 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3567942&cid=t_114599_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F05%2F15%2Fgo-to-your-graduation%2F Our regular contributor and one of the therapists here at Psych Central, Marie Hartwell-Walker, Ed.D., has a great new article entitled, Yes, You Should Go to Your Graduation. It’s worth checking out if you’re a student facing the imminent graduation ceremony, or a parent of such a student. From mid-May well into June, my corner of the world is celebrating one graduation after another. With four colleges, a state university, two community colleges and more high schools and alternative schools than I can count within a 25-mile circle around my town, the hills are alive with the sounds of “Pomp and Circumstance.” It’s the season when graduating seniors wear funny hats and walk across a stage or field or gym floor after what seems like an interminable wait. It’s a time whe... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3567942 Sat, 15 May 2010 16:46:04 +0100 3567942 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3306838&cid=t_114599_87_f&fid=38368&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDisruptiveWomenInHealthCare%2F%7E3%2FVVzEAmPVQuE%2F Disruptive Women welcomes Personal Trainer Morris White as our February 2010 Man of the Month. A personal trainer for 22 years, Morris White has both men and women – and even children as young as 12 – as clients. He helps them with basic fitness, sport-specific fitness and self defense. He also trains people with special needs, including those with disabilities and eating disorders, and those recovering from a stroke and heart attack. In his own life, he is a power lifter and a practitioner of Kung Fu, Yoga, desert hiking and survival quests and sustainable healthy living. He is currently working on a fitness community site. I can vouch for his impact. I’m now in my third year with him, with regular work outs at 6 AM. The benefits have been worth every trek to the gym in those before... Disruptive Women in Health Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3306838 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:37:37 +0100 3306838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2954732&cid=t_114599_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FjHBXaBUoNYk%2Fburn-a-thon-golds-gym-the-ada.php I picked up a flyer about this at the local ADA Expo last weekend.  I think it is a great thing that Gold's Gym and the ADA are doing, so I wanted to help spread the word a bit.  On Saturday, November 7, 2009, Gold's Gym will be hosting a "Burn-A-Thon Challenge".  Every Gold's Gym in the world (!) will be open to everyone, members and non-members, to allow people to come in and burn some calories.  There is more detailed information available at the ADA's Burn-A-Thon page. The ADA & Gold's Gym have set the bar high, pledging to burn 180 million calories in 24 hours, to demonstrate the need to "do a 180" on the diabetes epidemic.  Fitness professionals will be available to demonstrate equipment and answer questions.  This is a fund raising initiative, and I... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2954732 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +0100 2954732 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2375936&cid=t_114599_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fgreen-your-health-with-a-pumgo-scooter%2F Sure hope it’s not too early to start on my Christmas Wish List ’cause I just found something to put on the top of the list It’s a Pumgo Scooter - the world’s first pedal-powered scooter. Check it out… Think of the all possible benefits… Increased exposure to Vitamin D - By being outside, you’ll get a decent quota of Vitamin D, something that’s apparently lacking for many people. Fun and entertaining - Remember, laughter and fun is important for good health. A stress release - How could you be stressed when riding around like a kid on a Pumgo Scooter. An exercise workout - It’s a cardio-vascular workout that will burn calories and strengthened muscles. Clean, green transportation - Small enough to sit in the office while at work, this could be the newest... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2375936 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 03:33:36 +0100 2375936 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2290613&cid=t_114599_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fzimney-health-and-medical-news-you-can-use%2Fwalking-is-good-medicine%2F I’ve written about the benefits of walking before, but there’s a few new reasons to talk about it again. First is a newly published study that figured out how fast you need to walk in order to achieve a “moderate” level of intensity. That’s important because the current recommendation is that you should get 30 minutes of “moderate intensity” exercise five times per week. But if you didn’t know what “moderate intensity” was that recommendation wouldn’t be of much help. More details below. The second newsworthy item is that April 8 is National Start! Walking Day.  According to the American Heart Association (AHA), “On this day, employees are encouraged to wear sneakers to work and take at least 30 minutes out of their day to get up and walk. It’s pretty simple ... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2290613 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:36:51 +0100 2290613 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2259390&cid=t_114599_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F0bxU3lcEAoE%2F Today we continue the conversation with Maggie Jackson, author of Distracted: The Erosion of Attention and the Coming Dark Age. You can read part 1 here. Q - In your Harvard Management Update interview, you said that "When what we pay attention to is driven by the last email we received, the trivial and the crucial occupy the same plane." As well, it seems to be that a problem is our culture's over-idealization of "always on" and "road warrior" habits, which distract from the importance of executive functions such as paying attention to one's environment, setting up goals and plans, executing on them, measuring results, and internalizing learning. How can companies better equip their employees for future success? Can you offer some examples of companies who ha... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2259390 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:18:30 +0100 2259390 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2170177&cid=t_114599_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F535195978%2F Round-up of recent news with a variety of angles, from the effects of gaming to cognitive training for driving skills and brain fitness classes. Seniors use brain training software to sharpen their minds (Dallas Morning News) - "Allstate Insurance has invited some policyholders and other older drivers to try InSight so researchers can evaluate whether the software reduces accidents." - "Depending on the results, the auto insurer says it may expand the pilot project and offer premium discounts to drivers who take the brain training." - "Today, only one in seven licensed drivers is 65 or older. But by 2030, when the last of the boomers turn 65, the proportion will be one in four. " Brain games (Palo Alto Weekly) - "There is research that justifies the belie... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2170177 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 23:54:42 +0100 2170177 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2160937&cid=t_114599_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F531109477%2F Below you have a collection of recent news and announcements: 1) Brain Fitness Coming to Senior Exercise Classes (press release): - "The American Senior Fitness Association (SFA) has announced a new brain fitness training program designed for exercise professionals. Brain Fitness for Older Adults teaches senior fitness instructors and personal trainers how to incorporate effective cognitive fitness into physical activity programs, offering seniors the opportunity to boost both physical and mental fitness simultaneously." Comment: a very timely initiative, given the interest we see in brain fitness education and initiatives, and the benefits of both physical and mental exercise on brain health. It makes a lot of sense to enhance public awareness through train-the-trainer initiativ... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2160937 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 01:15:34 +0100 2160937 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2134858&cid=t_114599_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2Fi42VdiOBM0M%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(320,212,536684,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() Have you heard the thought that aspirin, specifically anti-inflammatory aspirin, is helpful in preventing diabetes? Well researchers took this same concept and applied it to low-dose aspirin. The result? That low-dose aspirin, while having many other healthful benefits, does not help prevent Type 2 diabetes. David S. H. Bell, MD, an Endocrine Today Editorial Board member, said: “This finding is not surprising since low dose aspirin was utilized. High dose aspirin or other salicylates, which are truly anti-inflammatory, have been shown to decrease insulin resistance and perhaps improve beta cell function. Clinical trials to evaluate the effect... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2134858 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:38:03 +0100 2134858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2132568&cid=t_114599_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FNO1oEDVrOSM%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(320,483,536673,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() This is news NO diabetic likes to hear. Larry Miller, who owns the pro basketball team the Utah Jazz, has “had both of his legs amputated 6 inches below the knee.” Mr. Miller has Type 2 diabetes and has been using a wheelchair even before the surgery. We wish Mr. Miller a speedy recovery. Our thoughts go out to you! Tags: amputation, amputee, budget, complications, Diabetes Management, diabetic, diabetic resources, fitness, healthy diet, joining a gym, larry miller, low cost fitness, managing blood sugar, managing diabetes, oats, planning time for fitness, pro basketball owner, reduce complications, Research, stave off complications, sta... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2132568 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 21:29:05 +0100 2132568 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2132569&cid=t_114599_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FQfXSVFBHRQM%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(320,213,536651,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() One of the most frustrating things about diabetes is that you often get other ailments along with it. As soon as you get diagnosed with diabetes, you are automatically at risk for other diseases such as heart disease or stroke. It’s one reason diabetes is such a difficult disease to deal with. Emotionally and physically, it takes a toll. That’s why I like to here news like this. Researchers at Sanford have received “an American Diabetes Association Career Development Award to help understand why people who have diabetes often die from heart disease or stroke.” The grant is in excess of $870,000 and will be paid out over five... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2132569 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:28:23 +0100 2132569 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2131511&cid=t_114599_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FDkMifxumQvM%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(320,320,534868,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() Here’s a scary thought: With all the lay offs happening these days workers are finding it increasingly difficult to keep their health insurance. That’s ESPECIALLY frightening for diabetics. A survey over at CNN says that in 2007, “researchers found that two-thirds of workers, if they were laid off, would be eligible for COBRA. Data from 2006 data suggest that only 9 percent would opt into the program.” Since costs are higher now, that problem is probably even more prevalent. It’s difficult. I know one of my fears has always been that I wouldn’t have health insurance. I’ve stayed at jobs I hated because of t... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2131511 Sat, 24 Jan 2009 23:44:25 +0100 2131511 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2131512&cid=t_114599_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FaE6CUbHuUYA%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(320,470,533795,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler has been vocal about getting diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes last year, and he’s helping to bring awareness to the cause. He’s teamed up with Eli Lilly & Co. and their “Inspired by Diabetes” campaign to help send Type 1 diabetic children to summer camps. “Inspired by Diabetes” is a campaign to help bring families together to help raise awareness to the “global burden” of the disease. Cutler has said, “Diabetes is the toughest opponent I’ve ever faced, but I wasn’t going to let it slow down my career. And kids don’t have to let it stop t... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2131512 Sat, 24 Jan 2009 18:30:09 +0100 2131512 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2125522&cid=t_114599_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FqKmjRjHLkWw%2F Image from Brenda Novak. Remember Brenda Novak? She’s the writer who has managed to raise over a half million dollars for diabetes research in just a couple of years. She’s also having a giveaway to win a tote with signed copies of her books, among other treats! Enter to win and if you do, by all means come back here and tell us! Tags: amazon, announcements, blog contest, brenda novak, budget, diabetic resources, fitness, free stuff, gift certificate, giveaway, healthy diet, joining a gym, low cost fitness, managing blood sugar, managing diabetes, oats, planning time for fitness, prize, reduce complications, Research, stave off complications, staying healthy, study, sweepstakes, time to exercise, walking, winShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2125522 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:49:26 +0100 2125522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2116086&cid=t_114599_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FQ01AXW2vNSE%2F In this latest “Putting a Face on Diabetes” post, we’re talking with Andrew Mandell, or as many of you might know him: Mr. Diabetes. We first told you about him last month during his mission to “walk around the perimeter of the continental United States” to help bring awareness to diabetes research. Mr. Mandell has an inspiring story but more than that, his story will motivate YOU to take action in your own life! I especially like his final word to us. Read on. Image from Mr. Diabetes. What type of diabetes do you have? Type 2 - insulin-dependent. Self management, along with proper medical oversight, is key to ensure effective diabetes control. When was it diagnosed, and how? 1985 at 40 years old. Long overdue medical checkup. My lifestyle was active and I f... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2116086 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:05:23 +0100 2116086 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2110798&cid=t_114599_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F8CqaRfcNLEI%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(320,212,506407,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() Recently we gave away a 4-mile walk DVD, and the comment of our winner was that she was glad to have won because she didn’t like walking alone. I can relate to this. I don’t mind exercising alone if I’m at home, but for some reason whenever I go to the gym or walk outside I wish I had someone with me. Of course, there are ways to find someone to go with, or at least to make it “feel” like you have someone. For example: Workout DVDs I have quite a few of Leslie Sansone’s walking DVDs. I love her energy level and really feel like it’s a great workout to do at home. I pop them in and regardless of the weather ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2110798 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:08:37 +0100 2110798 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2096062&cid=t_114599_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F0IvYtYCxiMA%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(420,279,491669,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() Here’s some interesting news. “Diabetic persons spend an average of $11,000 more than persons without diabetes. Preventative programs with a fitness protocol could save the U.S. $20 million on diabetic patients alone.” Well, that’s true. Much of our costs are in trying to be healthy and maintaining an ideal weight. However, much of the cost diabetics incur is due to things like test strips (so incredibly expensive it’s ridiculous), needles, and of course, insulin. So I’m not sure how much more we’d “save” by losing weight in terms of money. But, it’s definitely worth it to lose weight and g... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2096062 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:15:05 +0100 2096062 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2096063&cid=t_114599_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FnYX0Gr1TUfY%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(320,213,491623,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() You already know how I feel about some research studies. I’d rather have every scientist around focusing 24/7 on a cure for diabetes than have studies that seem to research common sense things. For example, this news story says researchers “in Scotland are going to try to determine if the side effects of type 2 diabetes can be managed through a diet full of oat-rich cereals.” The Scottish government is forking over $305,000 to help fund this study, which will go on for 16-weeks and involve 60 people. They are trying to study if eating more oats will stave off Type 2 diabetes and also improve insulin control. I’m already here ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2096063 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 23:13:33 +0100 2096063 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2092745&cid=t_114599_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2Ftyo0xAdRvNE%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(420,265,483689,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() Congratulations to Vivian D.! Vivian is the winner of the 4 Mile Walking DVD by Leslie Sansone. Tags: announcement, blog, book, budget, contest, diabetic resources, dvd, fitness, free stuff, giveaway, how to win, joining a gym, low cost fitness, managing blood sugar, managing diabetes, planning time for fitness, prize, staying healthy, sweepstakes, time to exercise, walking, win, winnerShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2092745 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:25:57 +0100 2092745 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2078836&cid=t_114599_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FuKJ8m09M2wk%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(420,279,464621,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() With all this talk about New Year’s Resolutions, budget costs are a great thing to keep in mind. You don’t need to spend tons just to get healthier or more fit. I caught this article on ways to reach your diabetic New Year’s goals without breaking the bank. They made some good points. One of them was scheduling time for fitness. If we have it on our calendars, we are more likely to do it. The other thing they said was to sit down for a few minutes each week and plan a grocery list. This lets you plan the meals for the week and also lets you stay within your budget (you don’t spend as much on spur of the moment stuff.) I thi... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2078836 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 11:41:02 +0100 2078836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2039938&cid=t_114599_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F15%2Fhealthbolt-giveaway-win-one-of-10-fun-dry-fit-shirts-from-my-mottoz%2F Need a t-shirt that speaks for you? Want to make a statement without saying a word? Then check out MyMottoz.com. Founded by two sisters (and runners) who were tired of ‘plain jane’ active wear, MyMottoz is anything but plain. My favorite - ‘will run for chocolate’, followed a close second by ‘will run for wine’ To get you inspired to get out and run or walk or exercise, Healthbolt’s got 10 of these Fun Dry Fit shirts to give away. Want one? Then head over to My Mottoz and check out all their great slogans. Then leave a comment here by 22nd Dec telling us which mottoz slogan appeals the most to you. Or better yet, make up your own slogan. This one is for US and Canadian residents. The winners will be announced on 23rd December and sent an email with the subject heading ‘He... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2039938 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:00:20 +0100 2039938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2034174&cid=t_114599_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F481793752%2F Crisp CNN article: Boom times for brain training games Including my final quote "[Brain fitness] is not just some fad. The market is much deeper than Nintendo." The "brain fitness center" financed by Ontario is Baycrest. Companies mentioned: Mindfit, Posit Science, Nintendo, Allstate, BrainBuilder, MyBrainTrainer. The reporter and I also discussed in depth the need for better consumer education and professional development, so people can make informed decisions, and for cognitive assessments to serve as independent baseline, help identify priorities and measure results. Please note that our market estimates do include revenues of computerized cognitive assessments, today mostly used in clinical trials, and wthin the military and sports teams. Allstate, Baycrest, Bra... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2034174 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:34:54 +0100 2034174 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1992276&cid=t_114599_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F465573115%2F Here you have the November edition of our monthly newsletter covering cognitive health and brain fitness topics. Please remember that you can subscribe to receive this Newsletter by email, simply by submitting your email at the top of this page. Thank you for your interest, attention and participation in our SharpBrains community. As always, we appreciate your comments and suggestions. Summit of the Global Agenda How can we persuade business leaders, policy-makers and researchers of the urgency to develop and promote an integrated "Healthy Living" agenda focused on maintaining lifelong physical and cognitive health, vs. the usual mindset focused on dealing with specific diseases and problems once they arise? In The Future of the Aging Society: Burden or Human Capital?, I summariz... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1992276 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:41:47 +0100 1992276 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1873034&cid=t_114599_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F10%2F12%2Fhealthbolt%25e2%2580%2599s-weekly-roundup-of-contests-and-giveaways-18%2F Kids Health Notes has a two giveaways running - Clean, green and parent-approved household cleaner to giveaway and 10 sets of Sticklers Kits to giveaway. Be in quick as both giveaways end today at 11:59 midnight EST. US Residents only. Pink Ribbon Review has been running a month long series of giveaways in recognition of Breast Cancer Month. Lively Women has an October Prizepalooza going as they clean out the prize closet. Definitely worth checking out. WebMD has a Wii Fit prize package and $1000 Amex gift certificate to giveaway, but you have to work for it by taking a daily health IQ quiz. The more often you take the quiz, the more points you win, and the better the chance to win this prize package that includes a Wii console and Wii Fit. US Residents only. Contest continues until 31 De... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1873034 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:58:47 +0100 1873034 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1845423&cid=t_114599_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F407729982%2F Here you have the twice-a-month newsletter with our most popular blog posts. Please remember that you can subscribe to receive this Newsletter by email, simply by submitting your email at the top of this page. Quick, Are videogames good or bad? That's an impossible question. Good or bad for what? What  specific games are we talking about? More importantly, what are they substituting for, given time is a limited resource?  Contributor Jeremy Adam Smith, managing director of Greater Good magazine, offers an in-depth review on the trade-offs videogames present in: Playing the Blame Game. News Round-Up Math Innovation in UK Schools: a recent (and unpublished) study seems to support the potential role for "Serious Games" in education. Learning and Teaching Scotland reports signific... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1845423 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:01:38 +0100 1845423 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1582377&cid=t_114599_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F327418149%2F Thanks to our 3-month-old daughter, my wife and I have been learning much about baby brains. Mostly learning on the job, as you can imagine. We just watched a very nice PBS series titled Secret Life of the Brain that covers brain development accross the lifespan: babies, kids, teenagers, adults, seniors. A bit dated (2002) but excellent watching even today.  Secret Life of the Brain DVD Series (5 programs, $59.98) Description: A startling new map of the human brain has emerged during the past decade of neuroscience research, contradicting much of what was previously believed. Narrated by Blair Brown and directed by David Grubin, this series tells stories through a mix of personal histories, expert commentary, and cutting-edge animation. Viewers learn startling new truths about the brai... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1582377 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:58:38 +0100 1582377 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1577275&cid=t_114599_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F07%2F04%2Fthe-secrets-out-gym-goers-listen-to-cheesy-pop-music%2F So you’re at the gym and everyone around you has earplugs in. Ever wonder what they are listening to? Well, here’s your chance. According to a survey conducted by Fitness First, the UK’s largest gym operator, it’s pretty much ‘cheesy pop music’ - music that you’d never admit to listening to normally. Those surveyed favored the following… Eye of the tiger - Survivor Holiday - Madonna Jump - Van Halen The Final Countdown - Europe Dancing Queen - Abba Life is a roller coaster - Ronan Keating I should be so lucky - Kylie Love Machine - Girls Aloud Umbrella - Rihanna Disco Queen - Hot Chocolate Turns out ‘Eye of the Tiger’, ‘Jump’, and ‘The Final Countdown’ inspires male gym-goers the most, whereas female gy... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1577275 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:34:09 +0100 1577275 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1482097&cid=t_114599_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F301924975%2F Charlie used to have the urge to climb and no windowsill, table, back of the couch, dresser, or the top of the piano did not bear the imprint of his bare feet. I was always worried that his next Everest would be the top of the book shelves but he never attempted those (though everything we tried to hide “out of his sight” atop the shelves was found once he (a) grew past 4 feet and (b) learned by watching me that he could drag a chair over and stand on it). This was when he about 5-8 years old; when he was 7 we took him to a climbing wall and he was definitely curious. He was hooked up to a harness and went a couple feet up off the ground, very careful that each foot was stable. And when he’d climbed high enough, he told us, that was enough. Reading about a climbing facili... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1482097 Sat, 31 May 2008 16:30:22 +0100 1482097 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1478041&cid=t_114599_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F300900888%2F Two designers have created exercise furniture: A pull up bar / clothes hanger, a workout mat rug. Hey wait a moment—-I think my entire condo is already and only furnished with “exercise furniture.” All beds are trampolines. (And any cushiony chair—-they also double as springboards.) Other chairs and tables and the kitchen counter are a homesite jungle gym. And we keep a gym mat handy and folded up, it makes a pretty nice low-sitting easy-to-clean couch, too. And the bathtub—did anyone say swimming? Tags: asd, asperger, autism, autism blog, chair, disabilities blog, exercise, Family, family blog, furniture, gym, home design, Parenting, pdd-nos, table, workoutShare This (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1478041 Fri, 30 May 2008 04:26:26 +0100 1478041 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1389520&cid=t_114599_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F275134691%2F Great article in the UK's Sunday Times yesterday: Pump up those little grey cells, listing a variety of free or inexpensive brain health-related resources. We are honored (even honoured, I'd dare say) that they started the list with our complimentary Brain Fitness 101 e-Guide: - "The science behind some of the more outlandish claims for computer games that are supposed to improve your cognitive powers, is a matter of debate. However, you don’t need to pay £20 to give a game a try. The internet features a host of websites that can stretch your imagination and improve your mental prowess in a range of skills. Some are expensive rip-offs, but many are free, as our guide to the best of them shows." - "Begin by downloading the Brain Fitness 101 e-guide by Sharp Brains, availa... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1389520 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:19:05 +0100 1389520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1347322&cid=t_114599_87_f&fid=34591&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.badscience.net%2F%3Fp%3D652 Newsnight do Brain Gym, and Paxman interviews the man who invented it. (Source: badscience) badscience blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1347322 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:10:12 +0100 1347322 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1306049&cid=t_114599_93_f&fid=34891&url=http%3A%2F%2Fshortwhitecoats.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F03%2Fknotty-knotty-knots.html Ouch.Just recently I've been having a lot of upper back pain. More precisely, the area between my shoulder blades. Probably also the areas over my shoulder blades, and my lower neck.A few months back, one of the friends in my BSc group gave me a back massage in between lectures and said that I had lots of knots in my back. When she massaged me, I could actually feel lumps of god knows what - muscle? - in my back which hurt loads when pressed. That massage was horrendously painful at the time, but a day afterwards, my back felt a lot better, my muscles looser somehow.Since then, though, I really have abused my back. I've been sleeping in odd positions, hunching at my desk for hours on end, craning over a 96-well plate with a bloody pipette, and going for runs without warming up or cooling d... Of Short White Coats and Stethoscopes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1306049 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 11:01:00 +0100 1306049 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1237220&cid=t_114599_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F236169430%2F We presented SharpBrains' upcoming report, The State of the Brain Fitness Software Market 2008, on Tuesday Feb 12th at an event sponsored by the MIT Club of Northern California, the American Society on Aging, and SmartSilvers. Health & Wellness Stress and Neural Wreckage: Part of the Brain Plasticity Puzzle: an insightful article by one of our new Expert Contributors, Gregory Kellet-a researcher at UCSF- who provides context on how stress kills neurons. Closing the Circuit: Helen Mayberg's research could revolutionize depression treatment: accumulated chronic stress can build into depression over time. Thanks to our collaboration with Greater Good Magazine, Jill Suttie offers a fascinating overview of depression and a promising new treatment. Posit Science Brain Fitness Program 2.0... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1237220 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 19:10:34 +0100 1237220 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1235967&cid=t_114599_87_f&fid=34591&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.badscience.net%2F%3Fp%3D613 Ben Goldacre The Guardian, Saturday February 16 2008 As time passes, largely against my will, I have become a student of nonsense. More importantly, I’ve become interested in why some forms of nonsense can lucratively persist, where others quietly fail. Brain Gym continues to produce more email than almost any other subject: usually it is from teachers, eager [...] (Source: badscience) badscience blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1235967 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 01:47:55 +0100 1235967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1229677&cid=t_114599_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F234513838%2F Over the last few days we have seen an engaging conversation going on in a few of our posts. In 2 of them, representatives from Posit Science have left detailed comments that have prompted me to ask a series of detailed questions. Given that the comments are a bit buried by now, I will present those questions in a post.   Eric, Henry, or anyone else in the field: please address these questions, so we all contribute to helping consumers and institutions navigate through this emerging landscape of "brain fitness gyms" and separate what is real today from what is promising and may be real tomorrow.    A) Questions posted in The Brain Fitness Program DVD post (you can read whole context clicking on the link)   Hello Eric, thanks for stopping by. We recommend users check our 10-Qu... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1229677 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:23:27 +0100 1229677 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1193029&cid=t_114599_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F226932524%2F As we have been doing for the last 6 months, here you are have the Monthly Digest of our Most Popular Blog Posts. You can consider it your monthly Brain Fitness/ Training Newsletter. (Also, remember that you can subscribe to receive our blog RSS feed, or to our monthly newsletter at the top of this page if you want to receive this Monthly Digest by email).   Let me first introduce our new roster of Expert Contributors, highlighting first an article by Duke University's Dr. David Rabiner, a leading authority on attention deficits and author of the Attention Research Update newsletter, on the "promising, yet unproven" value of neurofeedback for attention deficits: How Strong is the Research Support for Neurofeedback.  Two other great articles by our Expert Contributors th... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1193029 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 02:17:42 +0100 1193029 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1136869&cid=t_114599_93_f&fid=34891&url=http%3A%2F%2Fshortwhitecoats.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F01%2Fand-now-i-remember-why-i-quit-lifting.html In keeping with my new year's resolutions, I have once again gotten into the swing of lifting weights at the gym again. I used to be quite a devoted lifter, training in a free weights gym four times a week with heavy weights (at my best I could free squat 80kg and bench 45kg, not bad for a fairly short girl like me.) For a variety of reasons I stopped, but now I've restarted, and already I am being reminded of one of the reasons that I quit in the first place.The weights section in any gym really is a man's world, but most men that I encounter are really polite, encouraging and helpful. They won't mind you working in with them if they're going to be long at a particular station, most are happy to spot me when I'm working on the heavier exercises. A handful are posers and it's almost painfu... Of Short White Coats and Stethoscopes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1136869 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:26:00 +0100 1136869 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1137505&cid=t_114599_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F213262462%2F The most popular question we got when we announced that PBS had a great special on Brain Fitness Program and Neuroplasticity in December was, when will the DVD be available? Well, finally here it comes. You can click on the image or the title to go over to PBS shop to learn more and buy it. The Brain Fitness Program DVD ($24.95, shipped by 02/01/08). "This program presents a workout to help viewers get their brains in better shape. The Brain Fitness Program is based on neuro-plasticity, the ability of the brain to change and adapt — even rewire itself. In the past two years, a team of scientists has developed computer-based stimulus sets that drive beneficial chemical, physical and functional changes in the brain. Dr. Michael Merzenich of the University of California San Francisco ... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1137505 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 17:28:30 +0100 1137505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1065037&cid=t_114599_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F194004953%2F PBS has announced a special program on neuroplasticity and brain fitness titled "Brain Fitness Program" during the month of December. You can check local times and listings: "This program presents a workout to help viewers get their brains in better shape. The Brain Fitness Program is based on neuro-plasticity, the ability of the brain to change and adapt — even rewire itself. In the past two years, a team of scientists has developed computer-based stimulus sets that drive beneficial chemical, physical and functional changes in the brain. Dr. Michael Merzenich of the University of California San Francisco and his colleagues around the world have been leading this effort; he brings the research findings, along with a scientifically based set of brain exercises, to PBS view... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1065037 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:05:54 +0100 1065037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1052293&cid=t_114599_93_f&fid=34891&url=http%3A%2F%2Fshortwhitecoats.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F11%2Fgross-gross-gross.html Just recently, a series of posters have gone up at my local gym.The one on the sauna reads:Please refrain from eating or shaving in this area.Gross.The one on the showers reads:Please do not shave in the shower.Ew.The ones on the water fountains read:For hygeine purposes, would members please refrain from spitting in the water fountains.Absolutely horrendous.Still, it's got to be better than the ones at my friend's gym which read:These hairdriers provided are to be used for hair ON THE HEAD only.How pleasant. (Source: Of Short White Coats and Stethoscopes) Of Short White Coats and Stethoscopes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1052293 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:06:00 +0100 1052293 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=838074&cid=t_114599_93_f&fid=34891&url=http%3A%2F%2Fshortwhitecoats.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F09%2Fyou-dont-need-mirror.html I don't know if I was just in a bad mood today, or whether people were deliberately being annoying and bitchy at the gym.There was a shortage of treadmills, so I had to wile away some time on the elliptical trainer (those machines kill, I swear) and then finally a guy got off a treadmill after doing a 5km run on it.The treadmill was soaking wet, drops of sweat everywhere, the side-rails greasy, the buttons and display spattered with droplets of perspiration.Ok, it's totally normal to sweat during exercise, I sweat buckets myself, but at least I have a gym towel/wristbands with me to wipe away the sweat, and then I clean the machine afterwards with the cleaners and tissue provided! It doesn't take too long, why couldn't he have just done it? Instead I had to stand there, wiping someone else... Of Short White Coats and Stethoscopes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=838074 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 21:48:00 +0100 838074 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=828370&cid=t_114599_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F148258635%2F Have you ever thought, “what happens to my heart during sex?” I watched a special on the discovery channel a few evenings ago and learned more than I ever wanted to know about my body and sex! And I still find it interesting, well actually sad, that we do not incorporate sexual education into our cardiac patients treatment plan. Let’s get real, your heart definitely gets a workout during the horizontal hokie pokie. Not enough to cancel your gym membership, but enough to mention. Here is a peek at how your heart reacts during the 4 stages of your “hot and heavy”… Arousal- Your heart rate and respiratory rate go up. Your blood pressure quickly follows suit and you get a flushed feeling from head to toe. Just imagine walking the mall briskly, but only way m... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=828370 Sat, 25 Aug 2007 21:14:05 +0100 828370 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=694194&cid=t_114599_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F25%2Fhome-is-where-the-heart-gets-healthy%2F Getting regular exercise is so important for your heart, but going to the gym isn't for everyone. If you loathe leaving the house to workout, why not bring the gym to the house? Do-it-yourself gyms are easy to put together, and they can be inexpensive too. The first step is determining what kind of workouts you like doing, and once you've established that, you can decide whether you really need a gym membership. For some, getting your heart in good shape can be achieved in the comfort of your own home with a DIY gym. DIY gyms can be expensive, but they don't have to be. A few weights, some resistance bands, a exercise ball and a few fitness DVDs will do wonders for your heart and your health if you can stick to your exercise program. For more inspiration, check this out.Read | Pe... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=694194 Mon, 25 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 694194 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=694184&cid=t_114599_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F25%2Fthought-for-the-day-fitting-in-fitness%2F Filed under: Exercise, Thought for the DayIt's my boys who distract me most from exercise. That's just the way it is. They're kids. They have needs and wishes and demands that keep me busy from sun-up to sun-down. It's hard to find time for fitness. I don't go to a gym. I prefer to use my own treadmill, walk the seven hills in my neighborhood, run outdoors, and conduct my scrunching, pushing, lunging, squatting, and resisting in the privacy of my own home. I don't have a gym membership with free childcare offerings or a list of babysitters who will come to my rescue when I need to huff and puff. I have me, my kids, and the hours in the day, though. And I am trying desperately at fitting fitness in.Today, after enduring what seemed like endless little-boy fighting and tormenting, I determin... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=694184 Mon, 25 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 694184 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=675555&cid=t_114599_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F12%2Fchildhood-obesity-whos-to-blame%2F Filed under: Obesity, Children Heart HealthChildhood obesity is a huge epidemic, one which begs the question: who's to blame? Is it the parents who set a bad example? Is it the schools who have cut down gym time in favour of academic learning? Is it video games that keep kids inside and in one spot? Is it McDonald's and their incessant advertising to kids? I would say all of the above, and even that society as a whole is to blame. The truth is, we're all responsible. eDiets examines this in detail, but the jist of it is this: We all need to work together to encourage good, healthy habits in kids, whether we're their parents, teachers, aunts, uncles, siblings, mentors, etc. And we need to teach by example by first improving our own lives and making health a priority. What are your thoughts?... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=675555 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 675555 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=675564&cid=t_114599_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F10%2Ffor-the-sake-of-your-heart-no-excuses%2F Filed under: ExerciseWhat's your excuse for not being active? You don't have time? You can't afford a gym membership? You don't want to look stupid flailing around in spandex? You're scared? Or maybe you just don't wanna.When it comes to working out and doing something good for our bodies, we're all masters at making excuses. If only we could put as much energy into activity as we do into figuring out reasons why not to exercise, we'd all be quite buff. But the truth is, when it comes to doing something good for our health -- and our heart -- there should be no excuses. We should make the time and effort for it no matter what.So quit it with the excuses and just get out there. It might not seem a priority now, but it is, and it's something to need to make a habit while you can.Read |&... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=675564 Sun, 10 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 675564 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=623504&cid=t_114599_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F20%2Fhome-gyms-you-dont-need-to-break-the-bank%2F Filed under: ExerciseIt's drilled into us on a daily basis: we need to get regular exercise to be our healthiest. But getting regular exercise isn't all that easy for some ... gyms can be scary places! But there's good news -- you can make your own home gym without having to take out a second mortgage. They key items you'll need include:-Weights: you don't need anything too fancy, just something to add a little bit of resistance. I bought a set of small weights at Costco for $29.99 and love them. -Resistance Bands: These are an amazing amazing item in the fitness world -- they're cheap, easy to store and even easier to use. -A pedometer: This keeps track of your daily steps, and can tell you if you're getting enough steps (aka cardiovascular exercise!) in each day. You should aim for at le... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=623504 Sun, 20 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 623504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=575060&cid=t_114599_133_f&fid=35098&url=http%3A%2F%2Fclub166.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F04%2Fmixed-emotions.html photo-Buddy Boy on a zip lineTonight we went to a gymnastics event. It was a fundraiser for Autism Speaks (indirectly). The fundraiser was sponsored by Buddy Boy's school, who sponsors a team annually for the Autism Walk in our town each year.The walk used to raise money for NAAR (National Alliance for Autism Research). NAAR is one of the organizations that Autism Speaks has merged with/absorbed. Thousands walk each fall in the annual Autism Walk, and it's a big deal. Teams walk and raise money thru pledges and other events, such as the one we attended tonight. Now that NAAR has been absorbed into Autism Speaks, the money goes to them to sponsor research.Like many, I don't feel that "Autism Speaks" for me. They propagate a message that portrays autistics (my son included) as a damaged, hid... Club 166 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=575060 Sat, 28 Apr 2007 06:31:00 +0100 575060