Archives - Nov. 1, 2008

Taking up bowling or tennis is an excellent way to stay fit. But if you're not careful, you might find that these amateur sports can have unexpected long-term health risks. A new study headed by Dr. Navah Ratzon, a long-time occupational therapist and director of the Occupational Therapy Department at Tel Aviv University, can be applied to any number of leisure sport activities. "Increasing numbers of adults are pursuing amateur athletics during their leisure hours.

In conclusion, it appears that the influence of plasma ghrelin, adiponectin, and leptin levels on BMC and BMD values is mediated or confounded by the specific body composition parameters in healthy postmenopausal women. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00774-008-0861-5Authors Jaak Jürimäe, University of Tartu Institute of Sport Pedagogy and Coaching Sciences, Centre of Behavioural and Health Sciences 18. Ülikooli St. Tartu 50090 EstoniaToivo Jürimäe, University of Tartu Institute of Sport Pedagogy and Coaching Sciences, Centre of Behavioural and Health Sciences 18. Ülikooli St. Tartu 50090 EstoniaAire Leppik, University of Tartu Institute of Sport Pedagogy and Coaching Sciences, Centre of Behavioural and Health Sciences 18. Ülikooli St. Tartu ...