Walking improves memory in older adults and new mothers
The University of Illinois finds vigorous walking boosts memory in sedentary adults over 60 by up to 25 percent. A University of Richmond study shows mother rats outperform virgins in maze tasks, suggesting motherhood shifts priorities and cognitive focus, Nature November 11 report.
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University of Illinois
Craig H. Kinsley
University of Richmond
Nature
Washington Post
Laparoscopy transforms surgery with outpatients and new tools
Laparoscopy began about 20 years ago to diagnose and treat pelvic pain infertility. It now guides gastric and coronary procedures and spinal rods. Tiny incisions allow instruments. many operations become ambulatory cutting hospital stays and anesthesia needs. A Boston doctor warns teens in competitive shooting may inhale lead from slugs.
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Knight Ridder
Boston
New England Journal of Medicine
Michael Shannon
Children’s Hospital
Philadel
Atkins diet experiment a Washington Post writer tries induction phase
The author details a two week trial of Atkins Induction Diet starting with high protein meals and near zero carbohydrates. She describes hunger fatigue and cravings, notes weight loss of 2.5 pounds, and reflects on personal suitability and the value of balance between fat and carbohydrates.
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Carole
Washington Post
Dr. Atkins
Atkins
Personal look at eight week YMCA fitness program
The Gazette staff writer Ann Scholl Boyer details completing an eight week trainer guided program at the YMCA. She explains past dieting failures and her resolve to endure new aches and dietary changes while sharing what readers can expect from such fitness initiatives at local centers.
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Ann Scholl Boyer
the Gazette
YMCA
Ann
Tempo training boosts muscle size by lifting pace and control
Tempo training emphasizes slower rep speeds and sustained tension to grow muscle and reduce injury risk. A two to three count tempo builds workload while altering rest periods and progression, with a 16 week plan starting 1-0-1 and advancing to 3-2-1.
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