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Most Recent News Releases
09/01/2010  Childhood Obesity May Be Underreported
Study finds discrepencies in parent reported data.
06/04/2010  College Athletes Take Risks with Alcohol and Energy Drinks
Combining the two beverages leads to adverse health effects, researcher says
06/04/2010  Parents Unreliable in Reporting Children's Height, Weight
Overweight, obesity problems may be overlooked
06/04/2010  Walk a Hound and Lose Some Pounds
Study suggests dog walking as an approach to increase physical activity
06/04/2010  Study Links Physical Fitness, Academic Performance for Middle-Schoolers
Fitter students make the grade on standardized tests
06/04/2010  Exercise is Good Medicine for Preventing and Reducing an Angry Mood
Study looks at the effect of exercise on feelings of anger
06/04/2010  Body Mass Index Unreliable Measure of High School Footballers
Larger players still at risk for metabolic syndrome later in life
06/04/2010  Study: Strength Training Improves Flexibility, Too
Preliminary research shows no advantage for stretching
06/03/2010  Chocolate Milk May Help Repair Muscles, Restore Glycogen After Exercise
06/03/2010  Hit the Treadmill - Not Just the Books - To Boost Grades
Study: College grades were better with vigorous activity
06/03/2010  Research Links Physical Activity, Functional Fitness, Mood in Seniors
Implications for public policy, costs noted
06/03/2010  Study Gauges Seniors' Calorie Burn Playing Active Video Games
Nintendo Wii may be healthy option
06/03/2010  Injuries in Emerging Sports Calls for Improved Medical Understanding
Growing popularity of Mixed Martial Arts and Roller Derby reveal unique injury patterns
06/03/2010  Studies Prove Multiple Benefits of Worksite Health Programs
06/02/2010  New Guidelines Strongly Recommend Exercise for Cancer Patients, Survivors
06/02/2010  Cheerleaders at Risk for Eating Disorders, Body Image Issues
Uniform type impacts body satisfaction
06/02/2010  Study: Doctors Not Talking About Strength Training with Patients
Most individuals willing to perform resistance exercise if advised by physician
06/02/2010  Physical Activity Levels in Kids and Young Adults May Predict Future Heart Health
Low levels can have adverse effects, researchers say
06/02/2010  Cardiorespiratory Fitness Found to Predict Stroke Risk
06/02/2010  Sports, Exercise Associated with Decreased Depression in Black U.S. Adults
Study finds personal, environmental factors also important
06/01/2010  Inaugural World Congress Presents the Science Behind Exercise
05/24/2010  America's 50 Largest Metro Areas Get Their Annual Physical
ACSM American Fitness Index™ Provides a Snapshot of the State of Health and Fitness; Washington, D.C., Tops List of Healthiest and Fittest Metro Areas
05/13/2010  Athletes, Physicians Urge Adoption of New Medical Screening Tool
Survey shows nearly unanimous support for preparticipation evaluations
05/10/2010  New Consensus Statement Focuses on Older Athletes
Experts give guidance on unique cardiovascular, strength considerations
05/04/2010  "World's Largest Exercise Class" Gets Kids Active Around the Globe

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ACSM’s Media Referral Network offers authorities on health, fitness and a variety of sports medicine specialties. Media referrals for accurate information and unbiased quotes or references are available by contacting Communications and Public Information staff at (317) 637-9200 ext. 127 or 133 or by e-mail at publicinfo@acsm.org. To see a list of topics our experts can speak to, click here.

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ACSM is devoted to public awareness and education about the benefits of physical activity for people of all ages, from all occupations. Check brochures, Current Comments, and Position Stands for a detailed listing of available titles.
 

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