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Martial arts training may help osteoporosis sufferers fall more safely: BMC Research Notes

Martial arts could be the key to helping osteoporosis sufferers fall more safely. A study published in the open access journal BMC Research Notes has found that martial arts training can likely be carried out safely.

22 Apr 2010

High-protein diet safe and healthy for losing weight

From starvation diets to sauna suits, athletes in sports like mixed martial arts, wrestling and boxing often to go unhealthy extremes to meet their weight class goals.

3 Apr 2010

Lyric invisible extended wear hearing device helps judo olympian hear opponent's breathing

When Grace Jividen competed in the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, she couldn't hear her opponent's breathing, which she believes could have given her the edge in her judo competitions. Now, the former member of the 1992 U.S. women's judo team and holder of more than 41 medals from international competitions and a sixth degree black belt has the edge she was looking for thanks to Lyric, the world's first 100 percent invisible extended wear hearing device.

3 Apr 2010

PDA emphasizes the importance of developing healthy teeth and gums at early age

It's National Children's Dental Health Month, an oral health campaign designed to educate children about the importance of good oral health. The Pennsylvania Dental Association emphasizes developing good habits at an early age to help children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.

18 Feb 2010

UCLA Family Commons launches first wellness center in Santa Monica

The first UCLA Family Commons wellness center officially opened its doors yesterday during its grand opening and community open house. Santa Monica residents, city officials and media were all invited to join the festivities as the UCLA Family Commons celebrated its official opening with a ribbon cutting, guest speakers and entertainment.

6 Feb 2010

KMW's Marni Fund raises nearly $450,000 for breast cancer research

Darren Levine's wife Marni Elise Levine passed away from breast cancer at the young age of 37. She was an inspiration to all and the highest ranking female Krav Maga instructor in the United States. After her passing in 2006, KMW established the “Marni Fund” in conjunction with the Stop Cancer Organization. KMW puts on special self-defense seminars worldwide with 100% of the proceeds from the seminars donated to the Marni Fund.

30 Jan 2010

Aetna announces new fitness and nutrition program for employers nationwide

Aetna today announced a new team-based fitness and nutrition program for employers nationwide that uses online social networking to encourage people of all health and fitness levels to work together with their colleagues to achieve their optimal health.

20 Jan 2010

Protein supplements do not improve athletes' performance

Protein supplements don't improve performance or recovery time and, according to a recent study, such supplements are inefficient for most athletes. "They are often poorly used or unnecessary by both high-level athletes and amateurs," says Martin Fr-chette, a researcher and graduate of the Universit- de Montr-al Department of Nutrition.

20 Jan 2010

Innovative ways to get fit in 2010

Resolutions, resolutions - are you fed up with everyone asking you what you've got in store for 2010? Or maybe you're chuffed that you've nailed down some this year, but secretly know you'll forget about them as soon as people stop asking?

6 Jan 2010

House Judiciary Committee calls for another hearing to assess football-related brain injuries

Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee John Conyers has called for another hearing on brain injuries in football to be held on Monday, January 4.

4 Jan 2010

Chinese martial arts effective for patients with vestibular symptoms

Tai Chi, a form of Chinese martial arts often practiced for its health benefits, may be an effective treatment option for patients who suffer from dizziness and balance disorders (also known as vestibular disorders).

5 Oct 2009

Reality television series helps to increase AQUAGOLD International's brand awareness

AQUAGOLD International (PINKSHEETS: AQUI), a global distributor of premier Canadian spring water products, announced today that the company's CEO, Domingo M. Silvas III, is traveling to China to meet with Marco Hassoun and York Tang, two of the original founders of AQUAGOLD. Messrs. Hassoun and Tang currently oversee the company's operations in China.

19 Sep 2009

Players’ fencing response yields visual clues on brain injury

Brain injury researchers at the University of Kentucky have spent hundreds of hours watching YouTube videos of people getting smacked, punched and knocked in the head during sporting events and recreational activities. But those researchers weren't goofing off on the Internet; they were doing hard science.

3 Sep 2009