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The oldest Olympians might hold the key to slowing aging

Syndicated Columnist — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 02:19:54 +0000

by F.D. Flam Olympic competitors over 40 are inspiring — and less of a rarity than they used to be. Scientists say athletes with extreme staying power may be that […]

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Sitting all day is killing us

Syndicated Columnist — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 04:01:00 +0000

The cure is surprisingly simple — and difficult by Manoush Zomorodi and Keith Diaz From head to toe, our bodies are adapting to accommodate our devices. A majority of U.S. […]

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Exercise QRx launches with Walk and Talk

Submitted to The Dominion Post — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 14:41:52 +0000

Exercise QRx officially launched Wednesday, despite some toasty temps outside. Lori Sherlock, associate professor in WVU’s Division of Exercise Physiology devised the program to help people build health through sustainable, […]

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May 7 letters to the editor

Submitted to The Dominion Post — Sun, 07 May 2023 03:04:00 +0000

Keep permitting under federal power On April 28, The Dominion Post reported one of West Virginia’s senators proposes permitting reform to address “regulatory mayhem.” The senator proposes implementing “timelines […]

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Morgantown firefighters participate in exercise physiology pilot program

Erin Cleavenger, The Dominion Post — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 04:45:03 +0000

For the past few weeks, the Morgantown Fire Department has been conducting various trainings throughout the city with the goal of providing firefighters with practical skill training and hands-on experience. […]

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Keep your kids movin’ at Mylan Park on Jan. 7

Jim Bissett/ The Dominion Post — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 23:17:00 +0000

Remember last Saturday, when you came downstairs to regard your kid having potato chips and chocolate milk for breakfast, while parked in front of a tiny screen, vanquishing one computer-generated […]

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The benefits of walking are many

Submitted to The Dominion Post — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 14:00:16 +0000

I once read a story about a man who ate a Big Mac every day. No fries, no drink, just a Big Mac every single day. The McDonald’s around his […]

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Get up and get active with someone you love

Submitted to The Dominion Post — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 14:24:27 +0000

BY CHRISTELLE TEMPLE There’s only one thing better than being active — being able to be active with somebody! Having someone by your side pushing you, encouraging you, being your […]

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COLUMN: An 80/20 balance throughout the holidays

For The Dominion Post — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 02:08:00 +0000

Have you ever heard of the 80/20 rule? Well this vague description is a perfect remedy for the holidays when they hit. People tend to give up on diets or […]

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WVU faculty member strengthens physical activity policy

Submitted to The Dominion Post — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 01:32:00 +0000

WVU Today A West Virginia University faculty member was part of a national effort to provide recommendations to expand physical activity for school-aged children in moving past the pandemic. College […]

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