Poor bone health may start early in people with multiple sclerosis

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Osteoporosis and low bone density are common in people in the early stages of multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a new study published in the July 12, 2011, print issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. "We've known that people who have had MS for a long time are at a greater risk of low bone density and broken bones, but we didn't...

Pre-pregnancy diet affects the health of future offspring, mouse study suggests

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Poor maternal diet before conception can result in offspring with reduced birth weights and increased risk of developing type II diabetes and obesity. This work, which is being presented at the Society for Experimental Biology Annual Conference in Glasgow, used an animal model to illustrate the importance of maternal diet even before pregnancy begins. During the study mice...

Winter 2011 Entire Newsletter

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Entire Winter 2011 Newsletter is available below.Region 8 Newsletter Winter 2011ALL REGIONAL ENTRIES WILL BE ONLINE FOR 2011 Every gym needs to set up their roster NOW ahead of the State meet. The roster is kept in MeetMaker forever so after state meet you will just have to go to the registration page. All you will need is internet access and their MeetMaker...

Summer 2011 Entire Newsletter

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Entire Summer 2011 Region 8 USA Gymnastics Newsletter available below.Level 7 & 8 and 9 & 10 Regional PhotosPhotos from Level 7 & 8 and Level 9 & 10 Regionals are available under PHOTOS.  Special thanks to Shelley Photography for providing Level 7 & 8 photos.  Please go to Shelley photography to order prints.National Team Training Camp HotelHoliday...

What Are the Stages Your Body Takes During Cardio Exercise

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Cardio exercise, also called aerobic exercise, is defined as exercise that uses your large muscle groups and that you perform for a minimum of 20 to create a sustained effect on your body's need for oxygen. The physical activities of running, jogging, swimming, cycling, and playing basketball are examples of cardio exercise. Your normal heart rate is specific to you, but it is...

Denver bets on a county fair, aiming at hipsters

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Denver has an ambitious plan to revive the county fair: blend throwback chic with urban grit to draw crowds celebrating everything weird and crafty. Mix funnel cakes with drag queens, add a dash of old-time quilting and newly hip knitting, and the recipe could produce what organizers hope is a new flavor of county fair. Fair staples like funnel cakes and cotton candy, animal...

On yer bike! London 2012 battles couch potatoes

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LONDON (AP) — Having sprinted, jumped and thrown, and then having collected their medals, the athletes who compete in the Olympic Stadium next summer would be wise to do a Forrest Gump and keep on running. Because just a few hundred yards (meters) south of the arena, little more than a javelin throw away from the 80,000 spectators, is a historical and technological marvel of...

Creating a Relaxing Environment in Your Backyard

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Unfortunately, relaxing in your backyard might take a little preparation. As spring approaches, it's time to think about landscaping and creating an easily-accessible paradise of your own. Water creates an instantly soothing atmosphere. A small fountain will let you hear the relaxing sound of trickling water and is a beautiful addition to any space. Maximize the effect by making...

 
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