1. Effect of Supervised, Periodized Exercise Training vs. Self-Directed Training on Lean Body Mass and Other Fitness Variables in Health Club Members
The data reported in this study provide the first research evidence for greater improvements in LBM and some other measures of health-related fitness in health club members who exercise with well-qualified PTrs as opposed to directing their own training. Under the conditions imposed by this study, personal fitness trainers now have objective evidence for the efficacy of supervised exercise training.(The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research)
2. New Clinical Practice Guidelines for Venous Thromboembolism
Blood clots can affect anyone – from the healthy to the chronically ill – in a variety of settings, including pregnant women, children, and people who are hospitalized, meaning that the burden of effective prevention, diagnosis, and treatment falls on a broad range of physicians. (HEMATOLOGY.ORG)
3. Lack of sleep intensifies anger, impairs adaptation to frustrating circumstances
Lack of sleep intensifies anger, impairs adaptation to frustrating circumstances (Iowa State University)
4. Keep it complex: Study shows that previous research oversimplified Schizophrenia symptoms
Negative symptoms in schizophrenia can be so disabling that they interfere with a person’s ability to attend school, begin a fulfilling career, and even live independently. Scientists suggest a new way to classify the negative symptoms of schizophrenia, which may influence research and treatment in years to come.(UNLV)
5. Music supports the auditory skills of hearing impaired children
Researchers at University of Helsinki, and University College London have found evidence that children with hearing impairment and cochlear implants can benefit from hobbies involving music and especially singing.(University of Helsinki)
