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Home - OMRF News - Archives for fitness

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Bodywork: Can a fitness measurement also predict longevity?

August 15, 2023

I read recently that a fitness measurement called VO2 max is also a strong predictor of longevity. What is VO2 max, and can it really help tell how long we’ll live?

Filed Under: Bodywork Tagged With: exercise, fitness, JAMA, James, Judith, OKC, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, OMRF, oxygen, scientist-news, VO2, VO2 max

Bodywork: Does running damage knees?

July 5, 2022

Each week, OMRF Vice President of Research Dr. Rod McEver opens “Adam’s Journal” to answer a medical question from Adam Cohen, OMRF’s senior vice president & general counsel. Adam’s Journal I can’t tell you the number of times someone has made a variation of the following statement to me: “Running is going to ruin your […]

Filed Under: Bodywork Tagged With: arthritis, fitness, joints, marathons, OKC, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, OMRF, osteoarthritis, running

Bodywork: Are cold hands cause for alarm?

December 7, 2021

The other day, even with gloves, my fingers were so cold and numb that I had trouble unlocking my door. Is this something I need to worry about?

Filed Under: Bodywork Tagged With: cold, fitness, gloves, McEver, news, OKC, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, OMRF, rodger, running, scientist-news, winter

Bodywork: Five questions for a healthier Thanksgiving

November 23, 2021

For Thanksgiving, I have some health questions. Let’s start with one I hear pretty much every year: Does eating turkey actually make you sleepy?

Filed Under: Bodywork Tagged With: dinner, fitness, food, health, McEver, OKC, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, OMRF, rodger, scientist-news, Thanksgiving

Bodywork: What causes fainting after running?

November 2, 2021

During a recent marathon, a friend stopped briefly to pose for a photo with family and friends. But when he did, he felt faint and nearly passed out. He went on to finish the race and reports no further problems. Is this something he needs to explore further with his doctor?

Filed Under: Bodywork Tagged With: fitness, heart, marathon, McEver, OKC, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, OMRF, rodger, running, scientist-news

Bodywork: For summer workouts, sweating is good – to a point

August 31, 2021

While exercising, what’s a good way to know when I’m experiencing “normal” perspiration and when I need to worry about dehydration and overheating?

Filed Under: Bodywork Tagged With: fitness, gym, health, heat, McEver, newsok, OKC, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, OMRF, rodger, scientist-news, summer, sweat, workout

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