Archive for the 'Sports Medicine / Fitness' Category


Be Aware, Be Healthy: What You Need To Know About Swimming In Chlorinated Pools

As the mother of a high performance swimmer, I read with great interest any study about pool environments and health. That's why the recent study about outdoor pools and asthma by Belgian researchers in the European Respiratory Journal caught my interest. The study claims a relationship between outdoor chlorinated swimming pool attendance and higher risks of asthma in teenagers.
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10/01/2008 | Respiratory & Asthma - Sports Medicine / Fitness | Trackback | Comments Off

Asthma, Outdoor Air Quality And The Olympic Games, Canadian Medical Association Journal Review

As we come close to the Beijing Olympic Games, a review article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) reminds us that the heat and humidity in the Beijing region will present a formidable challenge to all athletes. Moreover, poor quality of air can also affect all athletes, especially those with asthma.
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08/07/2008 | Respiratory & Asthma - Sports Medicine / Fitness | Trackback | Comments Off

Creatine Supplementation Does Not Improve Exercise Outcomes In COPD Patients

Creatine, a popular nutritional supplement renowned for enhancing athletic performance and muscle strength, does not improve exercise outcomes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study. The randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study provided the most powerful evidence to date that the effect of creatine (Cr) supplementation was negligible at best among these patients.
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08/02/2008 | Respiratory & Asthma - Sports Medicine / Fitness | Trackback | Comments Off

GA2LEN Researchers Follow European Olympic Athletes To Beijing To Assess Diagnosis Rates Of Asthma And Allergies

GA2LEN centres will be following athletes selected for the Olympic Games 2008 to assess the prevalence and diagnosis rates of asthma and allergies among top athletes in summer sports. This study is the first pan-European study on allergy and asthma in athletes, designed as part of GA2LEN joint research activities on sports and allergic diseases.
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07/30/2008 | Respiratory & Asthma - Sports Medicine / Fitness | Trackback | Comments Off

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