Tag: ACSM
How Exercise Can Help Us Learn
Over the past decade, in study after study in animals and people, exercise has been shown to improve the ability to learn and remember....
The AMA Says Obesity is a Disease; Now We Need to Inform Them How...
My first reaction to hearing that the American Medical Association (AMA) had voted to classify obesity as a disease last month was a positive...
Team Physicians Critical to Athlete Care, Team Success
Athletes of all levels —from youth leagues to professional — benefit from the expert care offered by a team physician. According to the team...
USA to Host 2015 World Medical Football Championships
A squad of U.S. physicians – as passionate about soccer as they are about improving health – are training intensively as they prepare to...
Minneapolis-St. Paul Tops Fit List for Third Straight Year
For the third consecutive year, Minneapolis-St. Paul is the healthiest, fittest metropolitan area in the United States, according to the American College of Sports...
Celebrate ‘Exercise is Medicine’ Month
Exercise is Medicine Month began May 1! Observed in conjunction with National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, communities throughout the United States will hold activities...
Does Higher-Intensity Exercise Produce More Results?
Over time, running may produce greater weight loss than walking, especially in men and overweight women, according to research published in the official journal...
Is Running Bad For Your Knees?
An ongoing health question revolves around whether or not running is bad for a person’s knees. It is no secret that for every pound...
