Peer Reviewed Articles of Interest
Effects of Strenuous Maternal Exercise Before and During Pregnancy On Rat Progeny Renal Function
This study found that fetuses of rats that engaged in strenuous exercises were smaller than fetuses from a control group. This is interesting to me because we can relate it to pregnant women who question whether exercising during early pregnancy is beneficial or dangerous to the offspring. |
Six months of dance intervention enhances postural, sensorimotor, and cognitive performance in elderly without affecting cardio-respiratory functions
This study found that dance can be a great intervention in increasing sensorimotor, cognitve, and physical performance among older individuals. This is interesting because I am very passionate about dance. I would love to implement dance in a therapeutic setting. |
Management of Hypertension in Children with Cardiovascular Disease and Heart Failure
This study focused on hypertension in children. Most individuals believe that children cannot get hypertension. But that is not the case. This study presents informative criteria in understanding hypertension and means of reducing it. This is interesting because I believe society needs to understand that hypertension can be caused by other factors besides food intake. |
Mainstream Articles of Interest
Early Fitness Can Improve the Middle-Age Brain
This article presents an important fact that society should implement in their own lives. It states that early fitness can improve middle-age brain. It suggests that young people who do not participate in fitness may contribute to plaque build up in the brain, which can lead to a reduction in blood flow and functionality. This is interesting because it shows that fitness is more than looking good but can also improve your quality of life as you age. |
Coffee Tied to Lower Diabetes Risk
This article states how coffee reduced type 2 diabetes. Yes, you read it correctly. It has shown that coffee contains antioxidants and other bioactive compounds that are important in glucose metabolism. This is an interesting article because I am a coffee-addict. However, I believe further studies are needed to conclude if it is physiologically true. |
E-Cigarette Vapor Contains Potentially Harmful Particles
Is this trend safe? Most individuals have hopped on the fad of using E-Cigarettes to reduce their smoking addiction. While others do it because it is the "new thing". Studies have shown that ingredients in the liquids used may cause respiratory problems. Society needs to understand that the smoking company invented this system. So does it prove to help people reduce their smoking addiction? This is interesting because most people I know use this device in social surroundings. I believe they should be more aware of what they are doing to their body, instead of what is trending. |