Author: Tom Patriot

High-intensity interval training increases injuries, research shows

Tom Patriot

People who engage in high-intensity interval training are at greater risk for injury, especially in the knees and shoulders, a Rutgers study found. These workouts, which combine aerobic exercising, weight lifting and calisthenics at maximum capacity, followed by periods of recovery, have been growing in popularity over the past decade, driven by the efficiency of the exercise to deliver fitness goals in less time. The study, which appears in the Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, acknowledged that while this type of training is effective in improving cardiorespiratory fitness, boosting…

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THE 4-STEP NIGHTTIME SKIN-CARE ROUTINE YOU NEED TO TRY

Tom Patriot

When nighttime rolls around we all have our go-to rituals, whether it be cozying up with a great book, watching TV, or in our case, reaching for our favorite nighttime skin-care products. A thorough evening skin-care routine is essential for many reasons — one of the most important being that as you enjoy your beauty sleep, your skin is working to repair and renew itself. By following a routine and applying the best nighttime skin-care productsto target your key concerns before catching some much-needed Zzz’s you set your skin up for success.…

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Adele Splits From Husband, Simon Konecki, After Three Years of Marriage

Tom Patriot

Adele has split from her husband, Simon Konecki, after three years of marriage. The couple has a six-year-old son, Angelo. The singer’s representatives confirmed the news in a statement. “Adele and her partner have separated. They are committed to raising their son together lovingly,” the email said, according to The Guardian. “As always they ask for privacy. There will be no further comment.” Adele has been tight-lipped about her relationship, but confirmed the marriage when she won album of the year at the 2017 Grammys. In her acceptance speech, she said, “Grammys, I…

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High-risk genes for schizophrenia discovered

Tom Patriot

Using a unique computational framework they developed, a team of scientist cyber-sleuths in the Vanderbilt University Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics and the Vanderbilt Genetics Institute (VGI) has identified 104 high-risk genes for schizophrenia. Their discovery, which was reported April 15 in the journal Nature Neuroscience, supports the view that schizophrenia is a developmental disease, one which potentially can be detected and treated even before the onset of symptoms. “This framework opens the door for several research directions,” said the paper’s senior author, Bingshan Li, PhD, associate professor of Molecular…

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Strong Earnings and Big Oil Deal Push Stock Prices Higher

Tom Patriot

Good earnings from J.P. Morgan, the country’s biggest bank, a new streaming service from media giant Walt Disney Co., and a big acquisition in the energy sector all lifted stock prices. The Dow index, the laggard of the three major indexes this year with a return of 13.2 percent, was up 1.03 percent, led by J.P Morgan and Disney. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite indexes were up 0.66 percent and 0.46 percent respectively. The Entrepreneur Index™ closed the day with a gain of 0.19 percent. The announcement of a $33 billion…

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