Marathon runners less likely to have metabolic syndrome
Even runners who didn’t run marathons but included longer runs as part of their usual exercise routines, were less likely to have high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol.
Month: February 2009
Below-knee cast best for faster recovery from severe ankle sprain
The Aircast brace was a suitable alternative to below-knee casts. Results for the Bledsoe boot were disappointing, especially in view of the substantial additional cost of this device. Tubular compression bandage, which is currently the most commonly used of all the supports investigated, was consistently, the worst treatment.
Loughborough Professor meets Olympic Chief
The pair’s discussion centred on the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Singapore in 2010, the role of sedentary behaviours in young people’s lifestyles and the role of the family and peers.
Steroids linked to musculoskeletal injuries in retired NFL players
The results lend new insights into the risks of musculoskeletal injury associated with AAS use. The injury patterns suggest that joint ligaments and cartilage may not adapt to steroid-induced muscle changes. It may be that ligaments and cartilage, rather than tendons, are the “weakest link in the chain” leading to injury, according to Dr. Horn and colleagues.
Swimwear giant Speedo hits back at ‘unfair advantage’ claims
The American and Australian federations have called for an immediate ban on the practice of wearing multiple suits, and Rance agrees that urgent action is required. “I think wearing multiple suits is patently ridiculous,” he said. “The only reason you would do that is if you felt that by trapping air between the suits it is going to increase your buoyancy.”
It’s been a good month for eggs
The Food Standards Agency also advises that most people don’t need to limit how many eggs they have, if they are eating a balanced diet. The American Heart Association has also removed specific reference to eggs in their dietary recommendations for heart health.
Netball’s radical rule changes
Netball’s governing body the IFNA has announced a series of experimental rule changes to be trialled in this year’s World Netball Series due to be held in Manchester in October. The changes, which include shooting for double points outside the goal circle, will put “the fitness, technical ability and tactical awareness” of the best players in the world to the test. The high profile series will see ithe world’s top six netballing nations – England, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Samoa and Malawi – play to the new format, with each match consisting of four six-minute quarters.
short bursts of intensive exercise as effective as 5 or 6 hours a week
This novel approach may help people to lead a healthier life, improve the future health of the population and save the health service millions of pounds simply by making it easier for people to find time for exercise