The Impact of a Global Pandemic on Young Adult Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity.

Introduction: The novel COVID-19 disease detected in 2019 widely affected individuals' social movements, likely disrupting the ability to participate in leisure-related physical activity. Because of this, participation in sedentary behavior is thought to have increased. The purpose of this study was to determine how the COVID-19 pandemic affected U.

Effects of mirthful laughter on pain tolerance: A randomized controlled investigation.

Introduction: Chronic pain is a debilitating condition that affects many people. Currently, there is no single treatment known to cure or assure relief from chronic pain. Accordingly, the management of patients' discomfort is an integral part of treating chronic pain.

Effects of full-fat dairy products on subclinical vascular function in adults with elevated blood pressure: a randomized clinical trial.

Background: High consumption of low- and non-fat dairy products improves vascular dysfunction associated with elevated arterial blood pressure (BP). Currently, it is unknown if conventional full-fat dairy products improve vascular functions.

Objectives: To determine if adding whole milk and full-fat dairy products to the normal routine diet improves vascular function in adults with elevated BP.

Role of Cross-training in Orthopaedic Injuries and Healthcare Burden in Masters Swimmers.

We determined whether the incidence of injuries would increase with advancing age and whether the participation in cross-training would be related to a decreased rate of injuries and healthcare costs in Masters swimmers. A total of 499 swimmers (55±14 years of age) belonging to US Masters Swimming completed a comprehensive questionnaire that included questions regarding their medical history as well as their training history. In average, swimmers had been training for 13±12 years, and 35, 40, and 47% participated in running, cycling, and dryland resistance training, respectively.

Age-related Changes in Training Stimuli and Performance in Masters Swimmers.

Age-related decreases in performance are thought to be driven by decreases in exercise training stimuli. We determined the influence of changes in training stimuli with advancing age on swimming performance using cross-sectional and longitudinal data analyses. Totals of 692 and 98 competitive swimmers belonging to the US Masters Swimming Association were analyzed in cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses.