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Fitness: The term "fitness" is an all-encompassing term that describes a set of physical attributes needed to perform a person's tasks in a safe and healthy manner. This can include but is not limited to three general domains of fitness: the Health Domain, the Skilled Domain, and The Sports Related Domain. This blog will focus on describing the characteristics of the Health Domain. The Health Domain contains such elements as appropriate body weight, cardiovascular health, muscle flexibility, muscle endurance, and, muscle strength.
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SEP 06, 2018Cardiology
One of the most common complaints from those recovering from heart failure (HF) is shortness of breath or dyspnea. This ...Written By: Abbie ArceSEP 04, 2018Space & Astronomy
NASA is currently eyeballing Friday, September 7th for the third consecutive launch of its Focusing Optics X-ray Solar I ...Written By: Anthony BouchardSEP 04, 2018Health & Medicine
When looking at overall health, weight is a consideration. Obesity is on the rise and is a significant public health con ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimAUG 23, 2018Videos
Don’t you hate it when you have a full weekend of golf planned and you come down with a severe case of the yips? T ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimAUG 17, 2018Health & Medicine
There are many health risks for obese patients. Cardiovascular disease, diabetes and even some forms of cancer. The immu ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimAUG 16, 2018Cardiology
Increasing physical activity past age 60 can help lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and increase cardiovascular h ...Written By: Caitlin WilliamsAUG 16, 2018Videos
The ketogenic diet is popular, and many swear by it for weight loss, calming inflammation, relieving stress, and getting ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimAUG 15, 2018Health & Medicine
Addiction to drugs or alcohol is a medical problem that is difficult to treat. While there are medications and therapy t ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimAUG 13, 2018Neuroscience
It's been established by many studies that women are more vulnerable than men when it comes to head injuries. Women ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimAUG 10, 2018Health & Medicine
In scientific research, two topics are often the subject of studies and clinical trials. They are obesity and cognitive ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimAUG 09, 2018Videos
Especially during a long hot summer, staying hydrated is essential. Dehydration can have severe consequences in children ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimAUG 02, 2018Health & Medicine
Video games and their effect on the brain will always be a hotly debated topic. While some studies say they can desensit ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimJUL 31, 2018Health & Medicine
There are all kind of guidelines on exercise and fitness. While opinions might differ on intensity and time spent, there ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimJUL 25, 2018Technology
A new study published in the journal Digital Medicine found that fitness trackers can be used as a valuable tool to only ...Written By: Nouran AminJUL 24, 2018Neuroscience
Many parts of the country are in the middle of the hottest summer in recent memory. Extreme temperatures are seeing peop ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimJUL 24, 2018Health & Medicine
Experts in the medical field, nutrition and fitness professionals and health educators all advise against the dangers of ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimJUL 23, 2018Space & Astronomy
To you and I, the Earth might seem like a large place. But in astronomical terms, our planet is actually quite small. Co ...Written By: Anthony BouchardJUL 23, 2018Videos
Yoga is a great way to keep muscles strong, joints flexible and stress levels low.Many studies tout the benefits of yoga ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimJUL 22, 2018Genetics & Genomics
Genes may impact us in many ways, but our habits have a huge influence too.Written By: Carmen LeitchJUL 11, 2018Health & Medicine
Nutrition is important, and eating a healthy diet is the best way to manage weight, stay fit and reduce the risk of some ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimJUL 03, 2018Health & Medicine
Today people use their smartphones for just about everything. Maps, GPS directions, restaurant recommendations and of co ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimJUN 28, 2018Neuroscience
Exercise has both mental and physical benefits. Multiple studies have confirmed this, but what remains uncertain is how ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimJUN 21, 2018Neuroscience
“There’s an app for that” is a common saying that shows how far technology has come. No matter what we ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimJUN 19, 2018Health & Medicine
Come out, come out, wherever you are. Summer is nearly upon us, and you can’t hide under layers of sweaters ...Written By: Brenda Kelley Kim
SEP 06, 2018
Cardiology
One of the most common complaints from those recovering from heart failure (HF) is shortness of breath or dyspnea. This
...
Written By:
Abbie Arce
SEP 04, 2018
Space & Astronomy
NASA is currently eyeballing Friday, September 7th for the third consecutive launch of its Focusing Optics X-ray Solar I
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
SEP 04, 2018
Health & Medicine
When looking at overall health, weight is a consideration. Obesity is on the rise and is a significant public health con
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
AUG 23, 2018
Videos
Don’t you hate it when you have a full weekend of golf planned and you come down with a severe case of the yips? T
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
AUG 17, 2018
Health & Medicine
There are many health risks for obese patients. Cardiovascular disease, diabetes and even some forms of cancer. The immu
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
AUG 16, 2018
Cardiology
Increasing physical activity past age 60 can help lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and increase cardiovascular h
...
Written By:
Caitlin Williams
AUG 16, 2018
Videos
The ketogenic diet is popular, and many swear by it for weight loss, calming inflammation, relieving stress, and getting
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
AUG 15, 2018
Health & Medicine
Addiction to drugs or alcohol is a medical problem that is difficult to treat. While there are medications and therapy t
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
AUG 13, 2018
Neuroscience
It's been established by many studies that women are more vulnerable than men when it comes to head injuries. Women
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
AUG 10, 2018
Health & Medicine
In scientific research, two topics are often the subject of studies and clinical trials. They are obesity and cognitive
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
AUG 09, 2018
Videos
Especially during a long hot summer, staying hydrated is essential. Dehydration can have severe consequences in children
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
AUG 02, 2018
Health & Medicine
Video games and their effect on the brain will always be a hotly debated topic. While some studies say they can desensit
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUL 31, 2018
Health & Medicine
There are all kind of guidelines on exercise and fitness. While opinions might differ on intensity and time spent, there
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUL 25, 2018
Technology
A new study published in the journal Digital Medicine found that fitness trackers can be used as a valuable tool to only
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
JUL 24, 2018
Neuroscience
Many parts of the country are in the middle of the hottest summer in recent memory. Extreme temperatures are seeing peop
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUL 24, 2018
Health & Medicine
Experts in the medical field, nutrition and fitness professionals and health educators all advise against the dangers of
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUL 23, 2018
Space & Astronomy
To you and I, the Earth might seem like a large place. But in astronomical terms, our planet is actually quite small. Co
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
JUL 23, 2018
Videos
Yoga is a great way to keep muscles strong, joints flexible and stress levels low.Many studies tout the benefits of yoga
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUL 22, 2018
Genetics & Genomics
Genes may impact us in many ways, but our habits have a huge influence too.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 11, 2018
Health & Medicine
Nutrition is important, and eating a healthy diet is the best way to manage weight, stay fit and reduce the risk of some
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUL 03, 2018
Health & Medicine
Today people use their smartphones for just about everything. Maps, GPS directions, restaurant recommendations and of co
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUN 28, 2018
Neuroscience
Exercise has both mental and physical benefits. Multiple studies have confirmed this, but what remains uncertain is how
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUN 21, 2018
Neuroscience
“There’s an app for that” is a common saying that shows how far technology has come. No matter what we
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUN 19, 2018
Health & Medicine
Come out, come out, wherever you are. Summer is nearly upon us, and you can’t hide under layers of sweaters
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim