Gene expression can be influenced by lifestyle, nutrition and other factors. Sex hormones and vitality are affected as a we age. Do we really need viagra? Can exercise, whole foods and supplementation help? Activity patterns of Youth Gene Clusters are associated with mitochondrial aging and AgeLOC vitality NSF Sport can help with your vitality. EmailContinue reading “Youth gene expression , vitality and aging”
Category Archives: sports medicine
Biomarker in blood may help predict recovery time for sports concussions
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health found that the blood protein tau could be an important new clinical biomarker to better identify athletes who need more recovery time before safely returning to play after a sports-related concussion. The study, supported by the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) with additional funding from the EuniceContinue reading “Biomarker in blood may help predict recovery time for sports concussions”
Boron in Almonds and avocados for your bones
Boron is a trace mineral you probably don’t think of when it comes to bone health, and you’re not alone there. We’ve covered Vitamin D, calcium, and even Vitamin K. Many people even remember that magnesium is important for bone health, and most everyone knows we need protein for strong bones. But … what aboutContinue reading “Boron in Almonds and avocados for your bones”
Folate – Vit B9 deficiency or MTHFR gene mutation
Folate – Vit B9 or MTHFR deficiency has a frequency of 1 in 1.9 . Those with potentially “severe” mutations should check homocysteine with their doctor. Folate deficiency: A deficiency in folic acid (folate) could be linked to MTHFR mutation and is worth checking out. Common symptoms include extreme fatigue, light-headedness, and forgetfulness. Homocysteine is anContinue reading “Folate – Vit B9 deficiency or MTHFR gene mutation”
Swimming, racquet sports and aerobics are associated with the best odds of staving off death
LONDON (Reuters) – Swimming, racquet sports and aerobics are associated with the best odds of staving off death, and in particular of reducing the risk of dying from heart disease or stroke, scientists said on Tuesday. In a study of various types of exercise and their risk levels, the researchers found that participation in specificContinue reading “Swimming, racquet sports and aerobics are associated with the best odds of staving off death”
Yogic Breathing Helps Fight Major Depression
Summary: According to researchers, a yogic breathing technique could help those with major depressive disorder who did not fully respond to antidepressant therapies. Source: University of Pennsylvania. Controlled breathing practices show promise in patients who don’t fully respond to antidepressants. A breathing-based meditation practice known as Sudarshan Kriya yoga helped alleviate severe depression in peopleContinue reading “Yogic Breathing Helps Fight Major Depression”
A novel link between movement control and genetics
A small molecule in cells that was previously believed to have no impact on animal behaviour could in fact be responsible for controlling precise movements, according to new University of Sussex research. The team at Sussex, led by Dr Claudio Alonso, found that fruit flies had difficulty in righting themselves when placed upside down afterContinue reading “A novel link between movement control and genetics”
How to test movement in the gym using ROM as biofeedback
Exercise and Biofeedback Biofeedback testing is a way to measure your body’s own feedback in response to a stimulus like exercise. While advanced hardware technology exists to measure things like heart rate variability (HRV), muscle strength, or reflex speed testing your range of motion is free, easy, and you already have all the equipment youContinue reading “How to test movement in the gym using ROM as biofeedback”
Reward yourself after exercise or after a habit of healthy living
In 2002, researchers at New Mexico State University studied 266 individuals, most of whom worked out at least three times a week. They found that many of them had started running or lifting weights almost on a whim, or because they suddenly had free time or wanted to deal with unexpected stresses in their lives.Continue reading “Reward yourself after exercise or after a habit of healthy living”
Anabolic and catabolic process, hormones and exercise
The body faces a catabolic state during normal metabolic functions. This idea, opposed to an anabolic state, actually defines the breakdown of foods and nutrients so that they will later have the ability to build up and add to the muscle or tissue growth process. Exercise Catabolic exercises are largely aerobic, meaning they consume oxygen,Continue reading “Anabolic and catabolic process, hormones and exercise”
What is your molecular age? P16 protein can ID your molecular age
Aging biomarket test – coming soon Researchers report the development of a new blood test that they say may show your “molecular age,” as opposed to your chronological age. That test measures levels of a protein called p16. A new study shows that p16 levels rise as people age, that smokers have higher levels ofContinue reading “What is your molecular age? P16 protein can ID your molecular age”
150 min of moderate-intensity exercise per week
500 metabolic equivalents per week (MET/week) or 150 min of moderate-intensity exercise per week reduces the occurrence of major cancers by 20%. METs and MET-minutes A well-known physiologic effect of physical activity is that it expends energy. A metabolic equivalent, or MET, is a unit useful for describing the energy expenditure of a specific activity.Continue reading “150 min of moderate-intensity exercise per week”
Mental Preparation of High-Level Athletes by Kayt Sukel
Baseball Hall of Famer Yogi Berra is credited with saying that “90 percent of the game is half mental.” Over the years, the line has been appropriated beyond the world of baseball to explain the importance of factors like focus and motivation to all high-level athletic performance. Shannon Miller, an Olympic Gold Medalist in gymnastics,Continue reading “Mental Preparation of High-Level Athletes by Kayt Sukel”
Effects of running shoes
Since Nike deputed with the first running shoes in the 1970s, their overall design hasn’t changed much. Because they were the first “running shoe” we believe that thats what we need to be running in. The problem with that design is that because of the heel cushioning it forces us to run on our heels. Continue reading “Effects of running shoes”