Abstract STUDY OBJECTIVES: Short and long sleep duration are linked to reduced kidney function, but little research has examined how sleep is associated with hydration status. Our aim was to assess the relationship between sleep duration and urinary hydration biomarkers among adults in a cross-cultural context. METHODS: Three samples of adults aged 20y were analyzed: 2007-2008 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES; n=4,680), 2009-2012 […]
Sharing a Personal Trainer: Personal and Social Benefits of Individualized, Small-Group Training.
Abstract Wayment, HA and McDonald, RL. Sharing a personal trainer: personal and social benefits of individualized, small-group training. J Strength Cond Res 31(11): 3137-3145, 2017- We examined a novel personal fitness training program that combines personal training principles in a small-group training environment. In a typical training session, exercisers warm-up together but receive individualized training […]
I Tried Cryotherapy as a Treatment for Depression
Can going into a chamber chilled to -200 degrees help your mental health? I first heard about cryotherapy from the hippest girl I know, the quintessential person who knows about everything a good year or so before the rest of us. She told me that a Russian debutante she knew took her to a glorious […]
Supplements May Contain More Than What’s on the Label
Worried you’re not getting enough nutrients? You may be among the 52 percent of American adults who use nutritional supplements—like echinacea, probiotics, fish oil, or multivitamins—to round out their diets. But these products may include more than consumers expect, according to new research examining the ingredients in many popular supplements. “We were wondering, how well do labels […]
Are You Hydrated?
Are You Hydrated? How do you know if you are adequately Hydrated? Some of the earliest signs of dehydration include thirst, headaches, loss of appetite, dry skin, unexplained tiredness, and irritability. These are similar signs/symptoms we discuss with our patients during an initial evaluation for physical therapy. Increasing the confusion, people over the age […]
