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Active Voice: Should I Drink My Orange Juice Before or After I Work Out? By Russ Richardson, Ph.D. Share    
Viewpoints presented in SMB commentaries reflect opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect positions or policies of ACSM.  Russ Richardson, Ph.D., is Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatrics, and Exercise and Sport Science, at the University of Utah. Additionally, he is associate director for research at the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center. Richardson’s research focus includes the mechanisms that appear to
limit skeletal muscle function as the result of healthy aging and disease. One of the many potential candidates in the regulation/dysregulation of skeletal muscle metabolism and vascular control is oxidative stress. This topic was the theme of the “The Paradox of Oxidative Stress and Exercise with Advancing Age” review written by Richardson and his co-authors, which appeared in the April 2011 issue of ACSM’s Exercise and Sport Science Reviews (ESSR).
Although a somewhat tongue-in-cheek title, these real-world questions are often raised following presentations of our group’s recent studies examining the interaction between exercise, oxidative stress and vascular function. Such a seemingly simple question is not so easily answered, especially for someone immersed in this particular area. This brief article should reveal that such a question cannot be answered without further questions. As the old saying goes, “the more you know, the more complicated things become.” More
Policy Corner: NIH Sets Forth Vision for Reengineering Translational Science Share
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is central to the work of many ACSM members, including scientists whose work is funded through the agency. NIH Director Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D., piqued a great deal of interest with his proposal to establish a National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS). Now, Dr. Collins has laid out his vision for NCATS. More
 Headlines include recent stories in the media on sports medicine and exercise science topics and do not reflect ACSM statements, views or endorsements. Headlines are meant to inform members on what the public is reading and hearing about the field. Why Exercise Makes Us Feel Good The New York Times Share
Why does exercise make us happy and calm? Almost everyone agrees that it generally does, a conclusion supported by research. A survey by Norwegian researchers published this month, for instance, found that those who engaged in any exercise, even a small amount, reported improved mental health compared with Norwegians who, despite the tempting nearness of mountains and fjords, never got out and exercised. A separate study, presented last month at the annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, showed that six weeks of bicycle riding or weight training eased symptoms in women who’d received a diagnosis of anxiety disorder. The weight training was especially effective at reducing feelings of irritability, perhaps (and this is my own interpretation) because the women felt capable now of pounding whomever or whatever was irritating them. More
Making Americans More Fit, One City at a Time FOX Business Share
When it comes to health, Americans get an ‘F’ as in fat, not fit. In March, the Center for Disease Control reported 34% of Americans are obese (body mass index of 30 or greater) compared to just 24% of Canadians. A report released Thursday from the Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation shows obesity rates for American adults increased in 16 states in the last year; a dozen states having obesity rates that exceed 30%. But some cities are bucking the growing waistline trend and are working to create a fitness-friendly environment with plenty of resources to keep residents active. More Study Shows Women Half as Likely to Fake Soccer Injuries as Men Huffington Post Share
Turns out that when it comes to sports injuries, women aren't faking it. Female soccer players are half as likely to fake an injury as their male counterparts, according to a study from the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. More |
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ACSM’s official clinical review journal Current Sports
Medicine Reports published “Proceedings from the Ice Hockey Summit on Concussion: A Call to Action” in its July/August 2011 issue. The proceedings were co-published in Current Sports Medicine Reports, American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, PM&R, The Clinical Neuropsychologist, and PhyzForum (PM&R online publication).
The North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) is now accepting abstracts for their 2012 conference, which will be held in Honolulu, Hawaii from June 7-9, 2012. Data-based, theoretical and research
review papers in the field of kinesiology are eligible for presentation, as long as they have not been previously published or presented elsewhere. Abstracts are due January 13, 2012.
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