Decoding Autism
How the study of genetics is untangling the vast, complex underpinnings of this increasingly common disorder.
Bouncing Back From an Achilles Tendon Injury
On January 18th, 2017 Rudy Gay, forward for the Sacramento Kings, drove the baseline against the Pacers and crumbled to the floor without being touched. He didn’t get up and was carried off the court. Gay had torn his Achilles tendon, a devastating injury for a pro, and really bad news for any athlete.
Motivation Versus Commitment, Who Wins?
If you’ve ever set a fitness or weight loss goal and didn’t reach your desired outcome, you might have believed it was due to a lack of motivation. If this is the case, I’d like to challenge you to re-think motivation was the reason you didn’t arrive at your determined destination.
Facility Spotlight: Yamuna, Helping People Regain Full Movement Potential
Yamuna is successful in working with chronic back problems, all joint problems, M.S., stroke rehabilitation, TMJ, foot problems, and we have a full pre and post-natal program for women.
Member Spotlight: Ann Rothman, Fitness Professional and Breast Cancer Recovery Specialist in NY
Ann treats patients who are recovering from surgery, weight issues, autoimmune disease, postpartum, and depression.
Why can’t a person with Osteopenia flex the spine?
Regarding the difference between osteoporosis and osteopenia: Basically we must assume that if the person has osteopenia of the lumbar spine that they may very likely have osteoporosis of the thoracic spine.
Why do Yoga if you have Heart Disease or have had a Stroke?
Psychological stress has been shown to increase activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis. This increased activation releases adrenaline, noradrenaline, and cortisol, which lead to faster heart rate, increased cardiac output, and narrower arteries. These changes, in turn, create increased blood pressure. Activation of these systems also accelerates the progress of atherosclerosis and can lead to acute plaque rupture, which results in ischemia of the heart (angina) and coronary heart disease and stroke.
How is Maximum Heart Rate (MHR) Determined?
There are two common ways to measure the individual Maximum Heart Rate, or MHR. One way is to estimate MHR in either an all out effort or with sub-max testing protocols. The second more erroneous way is to assess MHR for the individual by using one of the many formulas from population averages.
The Role Anger Plays in Heart Attack Prevention
Everybody knows that if you want to prevent heart disease, you should exercise and eat a healthy diet, right? Well, that may not be true in every single case. While aerobic exercise can certainly lower blood pressure, reduce bad cholesterol in the body, and control weight gain, research shows that working out while angry or upset may increase your risk of heart attack.