High-intensity interval training for reducing blood pressure: a randomized trial vs. moderate-intensity continuous training in males with overweight or obesity

The optimal exercise-training characteristics for reducing blood pressure (BP) are unclear. We investigated the effects of 6-weeks of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) or moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) on BP and aortic stiffness in males with overweight or obesity. Twenty-eight participants (18–45 years; BMI: 25–35 kg/m2) performed stationary cycling three times per week for 6 weeks. Participants were randomly allocated (unblinded) to work-matched HIIT (N = 16; 10 × 1-min intervals at 90–100% peak workload) or MICT (N = 12; 30 min at 65–75% peak heart rate). Central (aortic) and peripheral (brachial) BP and aortic stiffness was assessed before and after training. There were no significant group × time interactions for any BP measure (all p > 0.21). HIIT induced moderate reductions in central (systolic/diastolic ∆: −4.6/−3.5 mmHg, effect size d = −0.51/−0.40) and peripheral BP (−5.2/−4 mmHg, d = −0.45/−0.47). MICT induced moderate reductions in diastolic BP only (peripheral: −3.4 mmHg, d = −0.57; central: −3 mmHg, d = −0.50). The magnitude of improvement in BP was strongly negatively correlated with baseline BP (r = −0.66 to −0.78), with stronger correlations observed for HIIT (r = −0.73 to −0.88) compared with MICT (r = −0.43 to −0.61). HIIT was effective for reducing BP (~3–5 mmHg) in the overweight to obese cohort. Exercise training induced positive changes in central (aortic) BP. The BP-lowering effects of exercise training are more prominent in those with higher baseline BP, with stronger correlation in HIIT than MICT

The effect of high-intensity interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training on aerobic fitness and body composition in males with overweight or obesity: A randomized trial

The optimal exercise training characteristics for improving body composition in individuals with obesity are not clear. This study assessed the effects of 6-weeks of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) or moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) on aerobic fitness and body composition in males with overweight or obesity. Twenty-eight participants (18–45 years; BMI: 25–35 kg/m2) performed stationary cycling 3 times per week for 6 weeks. Participants were randomly allocated to work-matched HIIT (N = 16) (10 × 1-min intervals at ~90% peak heart rate) or MICT (N = 12) (30 min at 65–75% peak heart rate). Maximal aerobic capacity (VO2peak) and body composition were assessed before and after 6-week training. Both HIIT and MICT induced moderate increases in aerobic fitness (Δ% VO2peak: HIIT 9 ± 8%, ES = 0.42; MICT: 7 ± 13%, ES = 0.32) and work capacity (Δ% peak workload: HIIT 13 ± 10%, ES = 0.69: MICT 17 ± 15%, ES = 0.76), but these changes did not differ significantly between the groups (all p > 0.16). The effects of HIIT or MICT on body composition outcomes were negligible to small across whole-body and all regional-specific sites (all effect sizes ES = −0.19 to 0.38) and did not differ significantly between the groups (all p > 0.21). Short-term (6-weeks) cycling training did not improve body composition in males with overweight or obesity. Improvements in aerobic fitness were comparable between work-matched HIIT and MICT

A Tale of Two Administrations: A Comparison between the George W. Bush and the Barack H. Obama Administrations on Border Security

Border security remains a prominent political issue in 2018. During the 2016 presidential campaign, candidates from the Republican and Democratic parties referred to the effectiveness, or lack thereof, of policies about border security that were implemented by the Bush and Obama Administrations. This article analyzes the policies implemented by both administrations and compares them in order to assess the validity of claims about these policies made by presidential candidates from both parties during the 2016 campaign. In addition, this article quantitatively analyzes data from immigration and border enforcement policies for both the Bush and Obama administrations and offers possible policy considerations for securing U.S. borders

Student Research Conference

Wetlands provide a numerous ecosystem services such as flood management, sediment capture, wildlife habitat and recreation (Mitsch et al. 2012). Wetlands have been increasingly valued for carbon (C) sequestration and water quality benefits including nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) attenuation (Mitsch et al. 2014). The State of Vermont and non-profit organizations are currently seeking nature-based solutions (Albert et al., 2017) to meet P reductions required by the EPA’s total maximum daily load (TMDL) for Lake Champlain (US EPA, 2016). However, it is unclear whether such systems are net P sources or sinks, and no prior studies in the basin have specifically investigated the relationship between C sequestration and P retention. This connection is likely important because significant amounts of P can accumulate and be retained in soil organic matter. This project sets out to determine if phosphorus in soil organic matter is stable or potentially releasable. Enzyme activity and ratios of C:P can indicate scarcity of nutrients. My research will investigate how hydrologic setting and organic matter relate to the availability and stability of P in restored riparian wetlands by quantifying pools of C and P, along with enzyme activity. The data produced in this project will be used in ongoing efforts in Dr. Eric Roy’s lab to quantify and model P retention in restored riparian wetlands in Vermont

Rehabilitation of the Hospice and Palliative Care Patient

Disability is a common problem among hospice and palliative care patients. It leads to depression, poor quality of life, increased caregiver needs, health care resource utilization, and need for institutionalization. There is a growing body of evidence that rehabilitation interventions improve functional status, quality of life, and symptoms such as pain and anxiety in this population. Having adequate knowledge about rehabilitation is essential for the provision of comprehensive end-of-life care. The goals of this article are to review the role and benefits of rehabilitation in hospice and palliative care; to discuss the elements of patient assessment for rehabilitation including the use of functional assessment tools; and to review the roles of physical, occupational, and speech therapy in hospice and palliative care patients.Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/90493/1/jpm-2E2010-2E0125.pd

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