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Ageism and health: Study shows close links

Older adults with more health concerns, though, appear most likely to have experienced this kind of “everyday ageism,” according to new findings published by a team from the University of Oklahoma, Norman and the University of Michigan.


Nordic walking improves functional capacity in people with heart disease

Researchers identified a greater increase in functional capacity, the ability to perform activities of daily living, as a result of Nordic walking in patients with coronary heart disease compared to standard high-intensity interval training and moderate-to-vigorous intensity continuous training.


Training virtually can reduce psychosocial stress and anxiety

Previous research has described how virtual training produces acute cognitive and neural benefits. Building on those results, a new study suggests that a similar virtual training can also reduce psychosocial stress and anxiety.
 
 
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Treating sport-specific: Techniques for runners, swimmers and more

Skillfully applied sport massage therapy can increase performance, decrease potential injury and assist the athletes’ mental preparations. The techniques require a skillful and appropriate application, as it can result in the difference between qualifying, winning, losing, or obtaining a personal best time or score for the athlete. » Read more...
 
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