In this randomized trial that included 2157 adults aged 70 years or older, 3-year treatment with vitamin D3 (2000 IU/d), with omega-3 fatty acids (1 g/d), or with a strength-training exercise program did not result in statistically significant differences in improvement in systolic or diastolic blood pressure, nonvertebral fractures, physical performance, infection rate, or cognition.
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Why doesn’t everyone have a pocket ultrasound machine?
For about 2 years now a tiny ultrasound machine has been part of my standard physical exam tools as I take care of patients in the hospital.
Source: Why doesn’t everyone have a pocket ultrasound machine?
Intact vitamin A transport is critical for cold-mediated adipose tissue browning and thermogenesis – ScienceDirect
Transformation of white into brown fat (“browning”) reduces obesity in many preclinical models and holds great promise as a therapeutic concept in met…
Effect of yoga as add-on therapy in migraine
Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of yoga as an adjuvant to conventional medical management on clinical outcomes in patients with migraine.
CONTAIN was a prospective, randomized, open-label superiority trial with blinded endpoint assessment carried out at a single tertiary care academic hospital in New Delhi, India. Patients enrolled were aged 18–50 years with a diagnosis of episodic migraine and were randomized into medical and yoga groups (1:1). Randomization was computer-generated with a variable block size and concealed. A predesigned yoga intervention was given for 3 months. Outcomes were recorded by a blinded assessor. The primary endpoint was a decrease in headache frequency, headache intensity, and Headache Impact Test (HIT)–6 score. Secondary outcomes included change in Migraine Disability Assessment (MIDAS) score, pill count, and proportion of headache free patients.
Source: Effect of yoga as add-on therapy in migraine (CONTAIN) | Neurology
Yoga May Bolster the Brain Regions Most Affected by Aging – Scientific American
Brain-scan studies hint that the ancient practice may benefit areas associated with memory, emotion and thinking
Source: Yoga May Bolster the Brain Regions Most Affected by Aging – Scientific American
The Fastest Way To Increase
What works for a bench press also works for other ways of moving.
Increasing variety increases strength.
Increasing frequency increases strength.
Source: The FASTEST Way To Increase Your Bench Press (3 Science-Based Tips)
There Is No Such Thing as Conscious Thought – Scientific American
… we believe subjectively that we are possessed of far greater certainty about our attitudes than we actually have.
… consciousness is not what we generally think it is. It is not direct awareness of our inner world of thoughts and judgments but a highly inferential process that only gives us the impression of immediacy.
Philosopher Peter Carruthers insists that conscious thought, judgment and volition are illusions. They arise from processes of which we are forever unaware
Source: There Is No Such Thing as Conscious Thought – Scientific American
Time-Restricted Eating Doesn’t Work for Weight Loss
The study found no significant difference between the two groups in total weight loss or in other health markers.
Orangetheory Fitness CEO Peddles Inaccurate Information to Lure Members Back to the Gym
On the last Friday in August, Dave Long, the CEO of Orangetheory Fitness (OTF), emailed a “pep talk” to members of the fitness studio. In a 500-word screed, Long announced that more OTF studios would be reopening as an increasing number of states begin to lift restrictions on public gatherings and return to a semblance of normalcy. The tone of the email was exciting and reassuring, littered with exclamation points and virtual high fives. But about three paragraphs in, Long presented his thesis behind the reopenings, writing “There’s no evidence to support the fact that gyms are contributing to the community spread of COVID-19 above any other types of businesses.” Long claimed that gyms like Orangetheory were vital because they lessen the impact of the virus and could even prevent it by keeping members in good health, a claim he attributed to “doctors” and the International Health Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA).
Source: Orangetheory Fitness CEO Peddles Inaccurate Information to Lure Members Back to the Gym
6 Ways to Avoid Ableism in Yoga Classes and Make the Practice More Accessible – Yoga Journal
This is good. But ableism is not a subsection of white supremacy, and to think so is to seriously misunderstand.
Source: 6 Ways to Avoid Ableism in Yoga Classes and Make the Practice More Accessible – Yoga Journal
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