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It's Special Podcast Monday! with a joint podcast with Dr. Steve Kleeberger from the National Institute of Environmental Health Science

It's Special Podcast Monday! with a joint podcast with Dr. Steve Kleeberger from the National Institute of Environmental Health Science

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  • 6/29/2015 6:07:00 AM
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In a special joint podcast with Texas A&M's Center for Translational Environmental Health Research (CTEHR.org), we are excited to present Dr. Steve Kleeberger, one of the countries preeminent scientists.  You may think - "wait, this is supposed to be about human performance" - but hang on; we think you'll find what Dr. Kleeberger says to be very applicable to sports medicine (just think about the smog and the Beijing Olympics).  Dr. Kleeberger has published severa...
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Weekly Text Article! "Cardiovascular Health in Combat"

Weekly Text Article! "Cardiovascular Health in Combat"

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  • 1/27/2015 4:21:00 AM
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Jorge GranadosPerforming loaded work in hot ambient environments is a common challenge for military soldiers. Blood delivery to the skeletal muscles in the attempt to maintain body temperature within certain boundaries place simultaneous demands on the volume of blood being pumped by the heart, also known as cardiac output (Q). Competition between these processes leads to significant cardiovascular strain and reduced blood flow to the intestinal tract. This results in increased risk of exertiona...
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Weekly Text Article! "Mitochondria and Cardiac Aging"

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  • 6/26/2014 11:30:00 AM
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Read the weekly text article by Yang Lee titled "Mitochondria and Cardiac Aging". "Oxidative damage, which is the accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in cells, affects the aging process, and old age is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. This phenomenon is well explained by “The Oxidative Stress Theory of Aging”, which explains..."
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Weekly Text Article! "Use It or Lose It: The Dynamic Nature of Skeletal Muscle"

Weekly Text Article! "Use It or Lose It: The Dynamic Nature of Skeletal Muscle"

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  • 6/26/2014 10:32:00 AM
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Use it or lose it! Wait, that never is something you want to hear! Read the text article by Jeffrey Hord titled "Use It or Lose It: The Dynamic Nature of Skeletal Muscle" to learn how to combat a loss in muscle. "Skeletal muscles come in a variety of sizes and shapes so that they suit the particular function that they perform. Some of these muscles work virtually all of the time while others are necessary only part of the time."
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Weekly Text Article! "Do Oral Contraceptives Impair the Osteogenic Response to Exercise?"

Weekly Text Article! "Do Oral Contraceptives Impair the Osteogenic Response to Exercise?"

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  • 6/26/2014 9:59:00 AM
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Read the weekly text article by Anita Mantri titled "Do Oral Contraceptives Impair the Osteogenic Response to Exercise?" "Since the introduction of “the pill,” its use as a form of birth control and contraception has steadily increased in women of child-bearing age as seen in reports from the CDC. When the pill first came out in the 1970s, its use was very limited out of caution about the unknown effects of adding extra hormones to the body."
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Weekly Text Article! "The Walk of Life: Cancer and Physical Activity"

Weekly Text Article! "The Walk of Life: Cancer and Physical Activity"

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  • 6/25/2014 11:16:00 AM
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Do you know someone who is currently fighting cancer or who has fought cancer in the past? Read the weekly text article by Mr. John Seawright titled "The Walk of Life: Cancer and Physical Activity" and be inspired to get up and walk! "For men, the probability of developing cancer at some point in life is equivalent to flipping a coin; 1 in 2; for women, it’s slightly better at 1 in 3. Take a coin out of your drawer and think of your father. Now, flip the coin. Let’s do...
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Weekly Text Article! "Blood Pressure Medication to Prevent Muscle Loss?"

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  • 6/24/2014 11:52:00 AM
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Can blood pressure medications do more than just lower blood pressure? Read the weekly text article by Mr. Jeffrey Hord titled "Blood Pressure Medication to Prevent Muscle Loss?" to find out. "Our bodies attempt to maintain a constant internal environment but achieving this consistency can be made much more difficult when we alter our external environment, such as going from walking upright to being bedridden for five days in the hospital. This change in the external environment a...
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Weekly Text Article! "Does Bone Remain Impaired Following Recovery after Reduced Energy Availability?"

Weekly Text Article! "Does Bone Remain Impaired Following Recovery after Reduced Energy Availability?"

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  • 6/24/2014 11:40:00 AM
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Read the weekly text article by Ms. Kaleigh Camp titled "Does Bone Remain Impaired Following Recovery after Reduced Energy Availability?" "What is “reduced energy availability”? “Energy availability” refers to the post-exercise energy that can be used for metabolic processes (energy intake minus exercise energy expenditure). Reduced energy availability can actually approach deficit due to a low caloric intake, a vigorous exercise regimen, or both.  The...
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Weekly Text Article! "Is Exercise Beneficial for the Elderly Heart?"

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  • 6/24/2014 9:25:00 AM
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Know someone that ages every year? Oh wait, that is everyone! Read the weekly text article by Mr. Yang Lee titled "Is Exercise Beneficial for the Elderly Heart?" "It has been reported that heart failure is the one of the leading cause of hospitalization for patients especially in the over-65 years aged population. Huge amounts of evidence indicate that impairment of myocardial structure and function through aging contribute to the development of heart failure."Image Source: h...
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Weekly Text Article! "Using Chains May Improve Your Strength and Conditioning"

Weekly Text Article! "Using Chains May Improve Your Strength and Conditioning"

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  • 6/20/2014 6:51:00 AM
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Check out the weekly text article by Mr. Majid Koozehchian titled "Using Chains May Improve Your Strength and Conditioning." "In recent years, strength training with unconventional objects has become popular (1). One unconventional method that has gained recognition by elite athletes is adding chains to the end of conventional barbells. There are many claims that this type of training can improve strength and power above those achieved by traditional free weights (2)."
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