I track the health wire daily which I post real-time on my social media. I probably do my best social media post on my Facebook. www.facebook.com/dave.r.ellis
twitter.com/fuelingtactics, www.linkedin.com/in/daveellis1. There were some of the more memorable stories of 2015 when I looked back.
Advocacy
"Now there are no (NCAA) rules that limit feeding, just the operational void that the former rules left behind. It's why the jump in the most recent budgetary numbers looks so drastic, but they have a lot of a lost time to make up for when it comes to fueling these student-athletes. We can't pay them, but we sure should be feeding them and there are few excuses that I would accept for not trying!" http://www.nola.com/sports/index.ssf/2015/10/optimum_performance_performanc.html#fuelingtactics
NYT: CPSDA Advocating For Athletes! http://ow.ly/TjaHK #fuelingtactics
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/10/07/sports/ncaafootball/next-arms-race-in-major-sports-is-at-the-food-table.html?_r=2
NCAA schools put money where athletes' mouths are
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/2015/04/26/unlimited-food-snacks-wisconsin-oregon-ncaa-student-athletes/26405105/ #fuelingtactics
Sports RDs getting the financial support to fuel athletes with real food post NCAA feeding rule deregulation! Watch for NYT story....
http://www.newswise.com/articles/new-survey-shows-sports-dietitians-are-vital-to-athletic-programs-as-ncaa-div-i-programs-invest-millions-to-fuel-athletic-performance #fuelingtactics
Coke pulls plug on several sponsorship relationships including $1.7 million to the country’s largest organization of dietitians, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/09/28/coke-spends-lavishly-on-pediatricians-and-dietitians/?_r=0 #fuelingtactics
Injury/Concussion/TBI
Mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) & pituitary abnormalities in military personnel. http://ow.ly/VYGGE #fuelingtactics
UCLA: High-fructose diet hampers recovery from traumatic brain injury. http://ow.ly/SWTu0 #fuelingtactics
Study: 87 of 91 deceased NFL players tested positive for CTE http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/09/18/dead-football-player-study-brain-damage-disease-cte-concussions?xid=nl_siextra #fuelingtactics
The problem started long before they played in the NFL... http://natajournals.org/doi/abs/10.4085/1062-6050-50.6.03 #fuelingtactics
Girls at Higher Risk for Overuse Injuries in High School Sports http://ow.ly/OK3kt #fuelingtactics
High Academic Stress Linked to Increased Illness, Injuries Among College Football Players. http://ow.ly/QtwJK #fuelingtactics
Sleep
Maybe this explains why people that travel and work with teams are grumpy vulnerable! http://ow.ly/U66xd #fuelingtactics
Bedtime Texting May Be Hazardous to Teens' Health http://ow.ly/TbMRG #fuelingtactics
Poor sleep should be considered a risk factor for CVD along with smoking, lack of exercise and poor diet! http://ow.ly/PcA2W #fuelingtactics
Pac-12 study shows athletes lacking sufficient sleep to study http://www.si.com/college-football/2015/04/21/pac-12-study-athletes-sleep-academics?xid=nl_siextra#fuelingtactics
Expert panel recommends new sleep durations http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-02/nsf-epr020215.php#fuelingtactics
Short Sleepers Are Four Times More Likely to Catch a Cold http://ow.ly/RBPSa #fuelingtactics
Sleep loss impedes decision making in crisis. http://ow.ly/3xQi3R #Fuelingtactics
Sleep hygiene, recovery and performance. http://ow.ly/Vl2vS #fuelingtactics
Light-regulated translational control of circadian behavior (why late night screen time is a negative)
http://www.nature.com/neuro/journal/v18/n6/full/nn.4010.html#fuelingtactics
Prospective Relationship Between Poor Sleep and Substance-Related Problems in a National Sample of Adolescentshttp://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/acer.12618/abstract?campaign=woletoc#fuelingtactics
Disease/Lifestyle
College football linemen face greater risk of heart problems. http://ow.ly/3yq2va. #fuelingtactics
Southern-style diet pattern increases heart disease risk (plant-based pattern protective). http://ow.ly/QL8jK #fuelingtactics
One junk food snack triggers signals of metabolic disease! http://ow.ly/Ucb0t #fuelingtactics
The more impulsive you are, the more likely it is you’ll binge eat when experiencing negative feelings. http://ow.ly/3xV1sC #fuelingtactics
Midlife high blood pressure may negatively impact the brain years later http://ow.ly/PNOWi #fuelingtactics
Lowering the dietary SFA/MUFA resulted in lower proinflammatory cytokines and redox-sensitive genes. http://ow.ly/SKlHG #fuelingtactics
Gut Health/ Gut-Brain-Axis
Link between intestinal bacteria, depression found. http://ow.ly/3y4ihT #fuelingtatics
Fermented foods that contain probiotics may serve as a low-risk intervention for reducing social anxiety. http://ow.ly/OOcOP #fuelingtactics
Understanding and manipulating human microbiomes could be key to managing physical and mental health. http://ow.ly/U2uHY #fuelingtactics
Gut-Brain-Axis: Intake of probiotics may help reduce negative thoughts associated with sad mood. http://ow.ly/LtYPq#fuelingtactics
High-level adherence to a Mediterranean diet beneficially impacts the gut microbiota and associated metabolome http://gut.bmj.com/content/early/2015/09/03/gutjnl-2015-309957.abstract?sid=c5ed6af0-0b3e-437b-8f16-8acce31ab340 #fuelingtactics
Gut bacteria population, diversity linked to anorexia nervosa (gut-brain axis). http://ow.ly/T4oeH #fuelingtactics
Your stomach bacteria determines which diet is best for weight reduction. http://ow.ly/S4TXB #fuelingtactics
Gut Health Is About Dietary Diversity vs. Elimination Diets! http://ow.ly/PDwMl #fuelingtactics
Fat, sugar cause bacterial changes that may relate to loss of cognitive function http://ow.ly/OG3KK #fuelingtactics
Probiotic for bacon eaters (AGE metabolism) http://ow.ly/Vr896 #fuelingtactics
Gut Barrier/Allergy
Gut barrier function and tight junction proteins with heat and exercise. http://ow.ly/3yc7qF #fuelingtactics
Leaky fly guts.... http://www.stonehearthnewsletters.com/age-related-diseases-cna-be-delayed-by-keeping-gut-bacteria-in-balance-ucla-study/nutrition-gut/#sthash.2YEfj6Nx.h8aXoaSz.dpbs. #fuelingtactics
Extreme exercise can cause intestinal bacteria to leak into the bloodstream. http://ow.ly/OrdSy #fuelingtactics
Saturated Fat from Palm Oil & Gut Barrier vs. PUFA and MUFA http://ow.ly/PR6se #fuelingtactics
$8.8 Bn US Gluten Free Sales of Which 86% Maybe Unnecessary. http://ow.ly/OkMmi #fuelingtactics
High Performance
You can't work on a High Performance Team without a growth mindset! http://www.brainpickings.org/2014/01/29/carol-dweck-mindset/ #fuelingtactics
Forget about perfection; focus on progression, and compound the improvements. http://ow.ly/U6nDa #fuelingtactics
MLB Players Improving Vision and Processing Speed w/ Pigments From Paprika! http://ow.ly/O9DK8 #fuelingtactics
Influence of Dehydration on Intermittent Sprint Performance. http://ow.ly/RTjAv #fuelingtactics
Hypohydration during exercise in the heat impairs neuromuscular control. These findings suggest that physical activity in the heat while dehydrated may affect parameters associated with a higher risk of injury. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23274594 #fuelingtactics
Nutrition/Nutrient
Nutrient-Centrism vs. Whole-Food Centrism & Chronic Disease Prevention http://ow.ly/OtZnt #fuelingtactics
More than one-third of Division I college athletes may have low vitamin D levels http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/03/150327101151.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:%20sciencedaily%20%28Latest%20Science%20News%20--%20ScienceDaily%29#fuelingtactics
Vitamin D Profile in National Football League Players http://ajs.sagepub.com/content/early/2015/02/02/0363546514567297.abstract?papetoc#fuelingtactics
Vit. D can block the action of enzyme which is needed to make the "stress hormone" cortisol! http://ow.ly/U6jIb #fuelingtactics
Higher vitamin D doses may be needed to restore healthy levels in overweight African Americans. http://ow.ly/PkOE5 #fuelingtactics
Omega-3 fatty acids supplementation improves endothelial function and maximal oxygen uptake in endurance-trained athletes. http://ow.ly/PBagy #fuelingtactics
Olive oil polyphenols decreased plasma LDL concentrations and LDL atherogenicity in healthy young men. http://ow.ly/PR3WS #fuelingtactics
Diet/Heart/Brain
Mediterranean diet cuts heart disease risk by nearly halfhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/03/150304190222.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:%20sciencedaily%20%28Latest%20Science%20News%20--%20ScienceDaily%29#fuelingtactics
Mediterranean Eating Habits Prove Good for the Brain. http://ow.ly/RyLh5 #fuelingtactics
Polyphenol-rich foods like tea, apples and cocoa and reduced risks of chronic diseases. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/04/150413095210.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:%20sciencedaily%20%28Latest%20Science%20News%20--%20ScienceDaily%29#fuelingtactics
Consuming chocolate and suggests a potential attention-enhancing effect (mid afternoon maybe) http://ow.ly/MJHTS #Fuelingtactics
Drinking a glass of red wine (but not white wine) every day appeared to improve cardiac health and cholesterol management. But both red and white wine seemed to improve glucose control in some patients.
http://annals.org/article.aspx?articleID=2456122 #fuelingtactics
Meal Patterns
Increased meal frequency attenuates fat-free mass losses and some markers of health status with a portion-controlled weight loss diethttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0271531715000615#fuelingtactics
During calorie restriction, protein distribution over the day and resistance training will help you spare muscle! http://ajpendo.physiology.org/content/early/2015/03/02/ajpendo.00550.2014#fuelingtactics
Breakfast omission may impair exercise performance later that day, even after consuming lunch. http://ow.ly/N1RBp #Fuelingtactics
The Science of Satiety and Why Excess Body Fat Screws It All Up! http://ow.ly/WlUJ5 #fuelingtactics
Protein/Sarcopenia
Minimal and optimal levels of dietary protein. http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/101/6/1353S.abstract #fuelingtactics
Protein Ingestion before Sleep Increases Muscle Mass and Strength Gains. http://ow.ly/NJnlt #fuelingtactics
Part of maintaining muscle strength while we age is AMPK which activates autophagy! http://ow.ly/NORdk #fuelingtactics
The role of protein in weight loss and maintenance. http://ow.ly/NMDw8 #fuelingtactics
The Skeletal Muscle Anabolic Response to Plant- versus Animal-Based Protein Consumption (blends work). http://ow.ly/QUSW3 #fuelingtactics
Muscle/Exercise/Sarcopenia
Complex vs. Compound Resistance Training Programs & Hypertrophy, Strength & Power Outcomes. http://ow.ly/RTljW #fuelingtactics
New Study Explains Why You Bulk Up with Resistance Training, Not Endurance Training http://ow.ly/TCU9N #fuelingtactics
Aging Muscle + Resistance Training + n-6/n-3 ratio < 2 = Buffed Granny http://ow.ly/TBjH1 #fuelingactics
Blunted hypertrophy in aged skeletal muscle is associated with decreased ribosome biogenesis.
http://ow.ly/NXqgf #fuelingtactics
Muscle Strength Fades After Just Two Weeks of Inactivity. http://ow.ly/PydXK #fuelingtactics
Old muscle, green tomatoes and apples... fighting sarcopenia!
http://ow.ly/3ybAcF. #fuelingtactics
How vitamin E keeps muscles healthy. http://ow.ly/N9EZC #Fuelingtactics
North American ginseng protects against muscle damage and reduces neutrophil infiltration after an acute bout of downhill running
http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/abs/10.1139/apnm-2014-0331#.VocrYjYb2ZN#fuelingtactics
Recovery facilitation with Montmorency cherries following high-intensity, exercise http://ow.ly/KCpVB#fuelingtactics
Vit. D - 25(OH)D3 and Muscle (chicken breast) http://ow.ly/LXUUv#fuelingtactics
Fish oil–derived n–3 PUFA therapy increases muscle mass and function in healthy older adults
http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/early/2015/05/20/ajcn.114.105833.abstract #Fuelingtactics
Aging muscle needs good vascular function to take advantage of nutrients to spare muscle (exercise and beet powder)! http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1113/JP270343/abstract?campaign=wolacceptedarticle#fuelingtactics
Exercise/Metabolic/Brain Health
Lack of Exercise More Deadly Than Obesity, Study Suggests http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/early/2015/01/14/ajcn.114.100065.abstract#fuelingtactics
High intensity intermittent exercise improves cardiac fx and reduces liver fat in patients with type 2 diabetes. http://ow.ly/S7Nrh #fuelingtactics
Obesity Trait Genes - Exercise and Diet a Must To Mobilize Fat! http://ow.ly/Mv5eX #Fuelingtactics
Whole-body fat oxidation increases more by prior exercise than overnight fasting. http://ow.ly/W6rRK #fuelingtactics
Higher Intensity Interval Training & Cognitive Health (brain-derived neurotrophic factor). http://ow.ly/TumMl #fuelingtactics
Interval Training & Brain Health http://ow.ly/VUOvn #fuelingtactics
The math vs. reality when it comes to what athletes actually consume! http://ow.ly/LXH4K#fuelingtactics
Endurance Athletes Training Low (CHO) Post Workout & 24 Hr. Glycogen Recovery http://ow.ly/N0LJe #Fuelingtactics
Review of Preoperative Carbohydrate Loading http://ow.ly/RTs2V #fuelingtactics
Connective Tissue
Stiffer tendons with age set the stage for injury. http://ow.ly/LUDbr#fuelingtactics
Extracellular superoxide dismutase (ECSOD) plays an important role in protecting cartilage from damage caused by mechanical loading. http://jap.physiology.org/content/early/2015/01/08/japplphysiol.00112.2014#fuelingtactics
A ratio of n-6/n-3 PUFA of 1:1 showed the strongest inhibitory effect on osteoarthritis marker. http://ow.ly/VEase #fuelingtactics
Environment
Effect of Organic Diet Intervention on Pesticide Exposures in Young Children http://ow.ly/TgwWK #fuelingtactics
Society to Release Comprehensive Statement on Endocrine-disrupting Chemicals, http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/640249/?sc=dwhp #fuelingtactic
Endocrine Disruptors and Allergies http://ow.ly/3xPhyK #Fuelingtactics
Consumer Reports: PESTICIDE USE IN PRODUCE http://ow.ly/Ky2kI#fuelingtactics
A label can tell you a lot about how fruits and vegetables were grown, pesticides exposures. http://ow.ly/PRegS #fuelingtactics
Caffeine/Stimulants
Effects of Caffeine Compared to Coffee during Endurance Exercisehttp://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0059561#fuelingtactics
The Effects of Pre-Exercise Caffeinated-Coffee Ingestion on Endurance Performance http://ow.ly/W78bg #fuelingtactics
Just One Energy Drink Sends Young Adults' Stress Hormone Levels Soaring! http://ow.ly/UqNfJ #fuelingtactics
Drugs/ETOH
Acute Stress Increases Voluntary Consumption of Alcohol in Undergraduates http://ow.ly/J1nZh#fuelingtactics
Energy drink consumption is associated with unhealthy dietary behaviors among college youth. http://rsh.sagepub.com/content/early/2015/02/09/1757913914565388.abstract#fuelingtactics
Beer Is Less Harmful for the Liver than Plain Ethanol http://ow.ly/3xUQ0F #fuelingtactics
NCAA Considering Making Testing For Weed School's Responsibility. http://ow.ly/WslIV #fuelingtactics