Fitness

Newswise — Surface electromyography (sEMG) is a traditional method used to measure the electrical activity of muscles during physical activity. This method has remained unchanged for over 70 years and involves the use of two standard approaches. The first involves a pair of electrodes—metals that conduct electricity through non-metals—to record from a particular muscle, while
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Newswise — Certain populations of mosquitoes are more heat tolerant and better equipped to survive heat waves than others, according to new research from Washington University in St. Louis. This is bad news in a world where vector-borne diseases are an increasingly global health concern. Most models that scientists use to estimate vector-borne disease risk
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Article title: Caffeine does not influence persistent inward current contribution to motoneuron firing Authors: Karen Mackay, Lucas B. R. Orssatto, Remco Polman, Jolieke C. Van der Pols, and Gabriel S. Trajano   From the authors: “Collectively, these results indicate that caffeine might not have a direct effect at a spinal level at rest and during exercise. The
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Newswise — Increased sedentary time from childhood through young adulthood caused increased body fat and abdominal fat in a new follow-up study. However, the results also showed that light physical activity (LPA) may completely reverse the adverse process. Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) may only reduce the effect. The study was conducted in collaboration between the
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Creating workout goals feeds motivation. But when you set your sights too high and have no clear plan of attack, those goals can become intimidating and demotivating forces—especially when you’re not making progress as quickly as you hoped. GET SMART A way to avoid being overwhelmed when setting goals is to implement the S.M.A.R.T. system,
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Tis the season for family, festivities, and — lots of food. Our diabetes experts with Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso can speak on: How to stick to your diabetes meal plan when everyone around you seems to be splurging. Holiday proof your eating plan Use a smaller plate: smaller means less, but savor every bite. Eat
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