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7 hrs ago | Curious Cat Science and Engineering Blog

Webcast: Examining the Scientific Basis Around Exercise and Diet Claims

Tim Noakes is the Director of UCT/MRC Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine , Department of Human Biology, Faculty of Health Science, University of Cape Town and Professor, Discovery Health Chair of Exercise and Sports Science, University of Cape Town.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Marketing, Genetics

11 hrs ago | SeacoastOnline

Medical Names and Faces

Rhuland is a licensed physical therapist assistant with more than five years of experience in an orthopaedic and sports medicine setting.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Massage Therapy, University of New Haven, University of New Hampshire, Sarah Lawrence College

15 hrs ago | Philly.com

Weight-loss gimmicks: Does the Slim Belly belt really work?

One of the cardinal principles of physiology - and axioms of weight loss - is that you can't spot-reduce. You can't shed fat in just one part of your body without shedding fat all over.

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Related Topix: Weston Fitness, Health Club, Circulation, Health

Sat May 18, 2013

Observer

The Resource Center hires new physical therapist, Dr. Brooks Landy

The Resource Center's Diagnostic and Treatment Center has hired Jamestown native Dr.

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Related Topix: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Medicine, Jamestown, NY, Buffalo, NY

Patch.com

Westfield GLI 'Hoops for Hope' Raises Awareness & Fund for Literacy

Hoops for Hope , an annual basketball clinic and fundraiser for the Westfield Chapters of Girls Learn International, was held this Spring at Westfield High School.

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Related Topix: Medicine

Medical News Today

Statins May Reduce Exercise Benefits For Obese Adults

Main Category: Statins Also Included In: Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness ; Sports Medicine / Fitness Article Date: 18 May 2013 - 0:00 PDT Statins, the most widely prescribed drugs worldwide, are often suggested to lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease in individuals with obesity , diabetes and metabolic syndrome, which is a combination of ... (more)

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Related Topix: Medicine, Cholesterol, Health, Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, Zocor, Simvastatin (generic), University of Missouri

Fri May 17, 2013

Newswise

Duke Orthopaedic Surgeon Can Comment on Sports Injuries and Foot and Ankle Health

Selene G. Parekh, MD, MBA , associate professor of orthopaedics at Duke Medicine and the North Carolina Orthopaedic Clinic, specializes in foot and ankle surgery, including trauma or sports injuries and total ankle replacement.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery

Thu May 16, 2013

EurekAlert!

MARC Travel Awards announced for the 2013 60th Annual ACSM Meeting & 4th World Congress

FASEB MARC Program has announced the travel award recipients for the 2013 American College of Sports Medicine 60th Annual Meeting & 4th World Congress on Exercise is MedicineTM in Indianapolis, IN from May 28 - June 1, 2013.

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Related Topix: Medicine, UMass Amherst, Texas, University of Nebraska Lincoln, University of Texas at Brownsville, University of Texas at El Paso

Runner's World

How Paleo Diet Affects Lipid Levels

LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol increased significantly when adults followed a Paleo diet for 10 weeks, even though they were exercising vigorously during that time, according to research that will be presented later this month at the annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine.

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Related Topix: Dieting, Life, Food

The Guelph Mercury

Seven-minute workout could be all you need

The abbreviated workout, published in the May-June issue of the American College of Sports Medicine's Health & Fitness Journal, also includes lunges, push-ups and tricep dips.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Orlando, FL, Kinesiology

Tue May 14, 2013

The Bugle

VVMC expanding HELPS, informing parents

The HELPS program is a comprehensive physical for student-athletes and administrators hope to expand it to prevention in the coming years.

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Related Topix: Camp Verde, AZ, Sedona, AZ, Cottonwood, AZ

The Waterloo Region Record

Seven-minute workout just as good as a long run, scientists say

A new 12-step exercise regime that involves a chair, a wall and your body weight is promising to cut down lengthy workout times.

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Related Topix: Medicine

Mon May 13, 2013

Hawkes Bay Today

Statistics show 21 per cent more men than women aged 16 to 24 are regularly active.

Statistics show 21 per cent more men than women aged 16 to 24 are regularly active.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Life, Food, Dieting, Smoking, Health, Vitamin C, Supplement, Vitamin E, Weight Training, Fitness

Fitsugar

Burn Calories, Blast Fat, and Save Time: 7 Minutes Is All You Need

When it comes to high-intensity interval training , the pros definitely outweigh the cons.

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Related Topix: Medicine

Bangkok Post

A stitch in time ...

As we grow older, sticking to a regular regime of moderate exercise has a host of health benefits _ and it's never too late to start Our bodies undergo dramatic changes as we get older.

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WTMA-AM North Charleston

The 7-Minute Workout to Get in Shape Fast

Can you really get the perfect body in just seven minutes? A regular seven-minute workout may be all you need to stay in shape, according to the authors of a new study that's getting buzz in fitness circles.

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Related Topix: Medicine

Sun May 12, 2013

CBS Local

The Seven Minute No-Excuse

Well, hold onto your excuses because today I bring you the seven-minute workout, courtesy of the American College of Sports Medicine.

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The Jersey Journal

Major League Soccer appoints Dr. Damion Martins, of Morristown, administrative medical director

Major League Soccer has appointed Dr. Damion Martins as its administrative medical director.

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Related Topix: Morristown, NJ

Sat May 11, 2013

3D Gamers

The 10 Dirtiest Spots In The Gym

The idea of lifting at an old gritty gym where the walls are stained with the blood and the sweat of hidden champions holds a certain appeal to the Rocky in all of us.

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Patch.com

Tips for Finding the Right Personal Trainer in Los Al, Seal Beach

Do you lack the motivation to exercise on your own? Would you like to design your own exercise program? Do you have specific exercise goals? If so, hiring a personal trainer may be just what you need.

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Related Topix: Seal Beach, CA, Los Alamitos, CA, Fitness, Aerobics