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- Novel lipolytic (fat mobilizing) agent increases fat
release into the circulation, in addition to increasing
metabolic rate in human subjects.
- Resistance (weight training) exercise appears beneficial
for patients with early stage Parkinson’s disease. This is
evidenced by improved strength and function, as well as
improved blood biomarker data related to antioxidant capacity
and oxidative stress.
- Cigarette smokers are at increased risk for oxidative
damage (free radical production leading to cell
dysfunction—this is strongly correlated to the development of
disease) following both strenuous physical work and
consumption of high fat, high carbohydrate meals (as compared
to non-smokers).
- Jumping ability predicts agility performance in female
collegiate volleyball players.
- Obese women are at increased risk for oxidative damage
following consumption of high fat, high carbohydrate meals
(as compared to non-obese women).
- Women appear less prone to oxidative damage as compared
to men (at rest, in response to food intake, and possibly in
response to exercise). This may be related to the hormone
estrogen.
- Novel neutraceuticals may prove beneficial as antioxidant
agents, as well as agents to improve bloodflow, in both
sedentary and active human subjects.
- Regular exercise acts as a “natural” antioxidant, in that
the body’s defense mechanisms are improved by the performance
of regular exercise—assuming the stimulus is strenuous
enough.
- Tai Chi exercise intervention could produce a positive
influence on balance control for the elderly over a prolonged
period (e.g., 12 months), but not on muscle strength and
ankle flexibility.
- The computerized agility training (CAT) product (the
Quick Feet board, by The Quick Board, L.L.C.) is an accurate
and reliable tool for measuring foot speed and reaction time.
Moreover, for active college-aged subjects, 4 weeks of foot
speed and choice reaction training on the CAT resulted in an
improvement in overall agility.
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