The Perils of Plagiarism
Plagiarism, the act of presenting someone else’s work or ideas as your own, is unfortunately a pervasive concern in academic publishing. It undermines professional integrity, stifles creativity, tarnishes reputations, and threatens innovation. One of the many dangers of plagiarism is the erosion of trust. In academia, students who plagiarize risk failing assignments or even full […]
Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Platelet Reactivity
Low cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) has long been linked to cardiovascular disease (CVD), and platelets are key mediators in atherosclerotic CVD and thrombosis. However, few prior studies have examined associations between fitness and platelets, the majority exploring platelet reactivity after acute exercise bouts and showing a transient platelet hyperreactivity phase. Studies that have looked at chronic […]
Autism Exercise Specialist Certificate Course Spotlight: Understanding Autism and Physical Activity
This blog features only a small portion of the extensive material included in ACSM’s Autism Exercise Specialist Certificate course, developed by the multidisciplinary team at Exercise Connection. Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, represents a suite of conditions and symptoms that vary from individual to individual. But broadly, as defined in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and […]
Exercise, Good for Your Bones?
For too long, bones were viewed merely as inert structural components of the body, and there was little appreciation for their broader biological functions and responsiveness to stimuli. Today, however, we know that bones are dynamic, biologically active tissues with the innate ability to respond and adapt to various individual and environmental stimuli. Bone tissue […]
Clinical Highlights from Current Sports Medicine Reports | Q3 2024
Welcome to the highlights and the review of the AWESOME material published over the last quarter in Current Sports Medicine Reports (CSMR). I’m going to do something a little different this quarter and highlight a couple invited commentaries, along with interesting case reports and section articles. Invited Commentaries The Cannabis Shift: How We Educate and Message […]
October Updates: Healthy People 2030, Federal Funding, Investing in an Healthier America, and New Obesity Maps
Healthy People 2030 On September 30, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a notice entitled, Announcement of Solicitation of Written Comments on Proposed Healthy People 2030 Objectives. HHS solicits written comments from the public on 12 new objectives proposed to be added to Healthy People 2030, and written comments from the public […]
From Activity to Sleep: A Balanced Lifestyle Approach to Brain Health
Dementia is one of the leading causes of disability and mortality worldwide, and modifiable lifestyle factors may be critical for preventing up to 45% of all-cause dementia occurring after age 65. Two key modifiable risk factors associated with reduced dementia risk and improved brain health are regular physical activity and good quality sleep. Physical activity […]
ACSM Health Literacy Resources
As the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world, the American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) seeks to educate and empower professionals to advance the science and practice of health and human performance. In recognition of Health Literacy Month this October, ACSM supports physicians, researchers and allied health professionals in their efforts to share […]
5 Tips to Practically Integrate Lippincott® Connect and ACSM Material in the Classroom
In recent years, every college professor at universities big and small has been faced with the fundamental question of how to adapt course materials into a digital platform. Each one of us must find the platform that fits, adapts, and is amicable to our needs as well as the needs of our department’s curriculum and […]
Post-Games Recovery: Lessons from Olympic Athletes
Now that the 2024 Paris Olympics have come to a close, I’ve been reflecting on the incredible performances we were privileged to witness. Over 10,500 of the best athletes in the world from 184 nations competed in 329 medal events over 16 days. As I have experienced with previous Games, I left feeling inspired by the Olympians […]
