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Lead Stories: Saturday, October 11, 2008

Exercise and Air Pollution: Exposure may increase risk of lung, cardiovascular damage

Posted July 9th, 2007 at 7:10 PM by Bridget Sullivan

Section: Health & Fitness

woman drinking in sunThe American Council of Sports Medicine (ACSM) released the following news article on exercise and air pollution May 31, 2007.

An unfortunate aspect of today’s environment is the significant amount of noxious air pollutants including ozone, carbon monoxide, fine and ultrafine particulates. This problem is especially troublesome in urban settings, near major highways, and in indoor ice arenas. Exercising while exposed to air pollution puts people at increased risk of lung and cardiovascular damage. A featured science session at the 54th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) addressed the issue of exercise and air pollution, outlining the dangers of air pollution and possible actions to help reduce risks from exposure.

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USATF, ACSM team up for “Be A Champion”, several donations in New Orleans

Posted May 31st, 2007 at 6:00 AM by Martin Kennedy

Section: News & Results, Columns, SPOTLIGHT

USA Track & Field LogoAlong with our partners, USA Track & Field (USATF) and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) have funded a significant donation to New Orleans-area track programs devastated by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. These programs are critical to the development and recovery of young people as they rebuild their lives. This program and donation is designed to support:

  • Local youth track clubs still in existence;
  • The USATF Southern Association - the organization charged with the responsibility for operating all track/cross country programs outside of the school setting;
  • Key city-owned facilities - Tad Gormley Stadium and New Orleans City Park - in desperate need of equipment and or upgrades of existing equipment.

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Type 2 Diabetes: How diet and exercise could save your life (PART 4)

Posted December 20th, 2006 at 2:05 PM by Megan Hueter

Section: Health & Fitness, Exercise, Weight Loss

Type 2 Diabetes.jpgThis is the final installment of a four part series. Part 4 is entitled: “Type 2 Diabetes and the Benefits of Resistance Training”.

Attention type 2 diabetics: studies show that adding resistance training to your exercise program can enhance its benefits and improve insulin control. With a total change in lifestyle (through education about type 2 diabetes, adherence to a strict diet, aerobic exercise and resistance training) you can restore you body’s sugar to a non-diabetic level.

The treatment goal for type 2 diabetic individuals is to achieve and maintain near to normal blood sugar levels and optimal fat levels in the body. With exercise the body becomes less resistant to insulin. Aerobic exercise is commonly prescribed.
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Type 2 Diabetes: How diet and exercise could save your life (PART 3)

Posted December 13th, 2006 at 7:00 AM by Megan Hueter

Section: Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Health & Fitness, Exercise, Weight Loss

Type 2 Diabetes.jpgThis is the third installment of a four part series. Part 3 is entitled: “Type 2 Diabetes: How Aerobic Exercise Can Save Your Life “.

Attention Type 2 diabetics: studies show that a change in lifestyle can restore the body’s sugar levels to a non-diabetic level. Understanding how this happens could save your life.

The treatment goal for type 2 diabetic individuals is to achieve and maintain near to normal blood sugar levels and optimal fat levels in the body. With exercise the body becomes less resistant to insulin. Therefore, aerobic exercise is a very effective treatment modality and is commonly prescribed.
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