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New Weekly Text Article! Cholesterol: The Good, The Bad, and The Dysfunctional

New Weekly Text Article! Cholesterol: The Good, The Bad, and The Dysfunctional

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  • 3/4/2016 8:31:00 AM
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Read the new weekly text article, titled "Cholesterol: The Good, The Bad, and The Dysfunctional," by Adam Kieffer, MS. "If you’ve visited your doctor for a check-up and had your blood cholesterol checked, chances are you were told about “good” and “bad” cholesterol. If your numbers weren’t the best, or you have a family history of heart disease, your doctor may have recommended that you decrease your “bad” cholesterol and increase yo...
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New Weekly Text Article! "Understanding Protein Degradation in Healthy and Diabetic Muscle Cells!"

New Weekly Text Article! "Understanding Protein Degradation in Healthy and Diabetic Muscle Cells!"

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  • 2/29/2016 8:07:00 AM
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Read the brand new weekly text article by Jessica Cardin, MS, titled "Understanding Protein Degradation in Healthy and Diabetic Muscle Cells!"The regulation of protein assembly and disassembly (protein flux) within the body has been a topic that has been studied extensively for the last 60 years. However, the majority of the research has been mostly focused on..."  
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New Text Article! Check out "The Leaner You Are, The Easier To Keep Lean!"

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  • 2/22/2016 8:11:00 AM
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Check out the new weekly text article by Vincent Chen, B.S., "The Leaner You Are, The Easier To Stay Lean.""The leaner you are, the easier to keep lean! A recent study in our lab (Human Countermeasures Laboratory, Texas A&M University) revealed that participants with less percent body fat increased more fat-­burning protein, PPAR-­delta, after performing just a single bout of whole body resistance exercise. Furthermore, ..." 
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New Text Article! "Exercise Can Do More Than Help You Lose Weight"

New Text Article! "Exercise Can Do More Than Help You Lose Weight"

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  • 2/12/2016 8:42:00 AM
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Read the NEW weekly text article by Rihana Bokhari, BS, titled "Exercise Can Do More Than Help You Lose Weight!". "You have probably heard someone tell you exercise is good for you and maybe you have even heard that exercise can help prevent a lot of diseases like diabetes and heart disease. But did you know that exercise does far more than helping you shape up for summer or feel better on a daily basis?..."
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Huffines Institute Human Performance Minute Broadcast by TexAgs SportsRadio: "Throwing a Football"

Huffines Institute Human Performance Minute Broadcast by TexAgs SportsRadio: "Throwing a Football"

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  • 8/21/2015 11:22:00 AM
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For more information about this week’s Human Performance Minute, check out the links listed below. http://smartfootball.com/uncategorized/improving-a-quarterbacks-throwing-motion#sthash.e8WshmmL.dpbs http://www.livestrong.com/article/404632-which-muscles-are-used-when-throwing-a-football/ Control of wrist and arm movements of varying difficulities https://noexcuseshealth.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/forearm-muscles.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6EguTZFK5sBe sure to check out future w...
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Weekly Text Article! "I Can't Breathe and You Want Me to Run?!?!"

Weekly Text Article! "I Can't Breathe and You Want Me to Run?!?!"

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  • 8/11/2015 11:10:00 AM
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Read the weekly text article by David Ferguson, Ph.D., RCEP, titled "I Can't Run and You Want Me to Run?!?!""One of the best parts of my job is that every day is different. I recall one day in particular when I received a phone call from a woman interested in coming into the lab to have a fitness assessment done.   The interesting part was that she said she did not want to do a VO2­ max test (treadmill test to measure aerobic fitness). I found this...
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Huffines Institute Human Performance Minute Broadcast by TexAgs SportsRadio: "Microdosing"

Huffines Institute Human Performance Minute Broadcast by TexAgs SportsRadio: "Microdosing"

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  • 7/14/2015 8:14:00 AM
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For more information about this week’s Human Performance Minute, check out the articles listed below. https://www.propublica.org/article/former-team-members-accuse-coach-alberto-salazar-of-breaking-drug-rules http://www.runnersworld.com/elite-runners/what-does-testosterone-medication-mean http://www.livestrong.com/article/549765-high-mileage-running-testosterone/ http://www.drugs.com/article/blood-doping-armstrong-pro-cycling.html https://www.wada-ama.org/en/what-we-do/science-medicalBe su...
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Weekly Text Article! "A Little Fish Oil Could Go a Long Way"

Weekly Text Article! "A Little Fish Oil Could Go a Long Way"

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  • 7/9/2015 8:23:00 AM
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Read the weekly text article by Justin Dobson, Ph.D.(c), CSCS, SCCC, entitled "A Little Fish Oil Could Go A Long Way." Justin discusses various benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, which can help to lower triglycerides in the blood, helping to prevent heart disease."Inflammation is a natural response to stress put on the body. It is the first step in the body’s healing process, in which repair cells are directed from the blood into the injured tissue. Acute (short-live...
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Weekly Text Article! "Special Issues of Social Responsibility"

Weekly Text Article! "Special Issues of Social Responsibility"

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  • 7/7/2015 8:35:00 AM
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Read the weekly text article, entitled "Special Issues of Social Responsibility" by Kwame Agyemang, Ph.D. Kwame discusses the various parts of life for athletes that pertain to their social status, and how society perceives their lives. "For quite some time, businesses and large corporations have used corporate social responsibility (CSR) as a management strategy for day-to-day operations. In summary, CSR offers..." 
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Weekly Text Article! "To Drink (Your Energy), or Not To Drink...that is the question!"

Weekly Text Article! "To Drink (Your Energy), or Not To Drink...that is the question!"

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  • 7/2/2015 8:37:00 AM
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Read the Weekly Text Article, "To Drink (Your Energy), or Not To Drink...that is the Question." by Faith Lightfoot, BSE! Faith discusses the nutritional science behind energy drinks, and whether or not athletes should drink them at all!"With the introduction of Redbull to the United States in 1997, many athletes started consuming these drinks for additional energy and a reduction of fatigue. However, as word spread about the effects, the general public..." 
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