Backward Walking Training Improves Balance and Speed of Walking in Subjects with Chronic Stroke

Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Post-test findings of a 4-week conventional stroke physical therapy program combined with backward treadmill walking significantly improved results of the Berg Balance test (p = 0.008), the Timed Up and Go test (p = 0.008), the timed 10-Meter Walk Test (p = 0.016) and forced expiratory volume in one second (p = 0.016) compared to pre-test scores.  (more…)

Combination of Resistance Training and Fish Oil Administration Improves Muscle Strength and Reduces Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Postmenopausal Women

Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. An 8-week intervention of twice/week resistance training and three times daily fish oil supplementation significantly improved physical function parameters and decreased TNF-α (-24.6%, p < 0.001) and IL-6 (-10.9%, p = 0.011) levels.  (more…)

DASH Diet Intervention Decreases Plasma Choline and Total Ceramides in Older Adults

Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the parallel design human-controlled feeding trial of 28 older adults consuming either 3 oz or 6 oz of lean beef daily while following the DASH diet for 12 weeks show a 22.1% reduction in total plasma ceramide at week 6 (p < 0.001) and a 9.6% decrease in plasma choline at week 12 (p = 0.012).  (more…)

Vegan and Vegetarian Diets Associated with Reduced Apoliprotein B, Total Cholesterol and LDL-C Levels

Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. A systematic review and meta-analysis of 30 RCTs focused on plant-based diets and cholesterol levels shows that subjects following a vegan or vegetarian diet had reduced levels of total cholesterol, lipoprotein cholesterol, and apolipoprotein B compared to participants following an omnivore diet.  (more…)