In The News: Department of Family & Community Medicine

Healthline

When it comes to resistance training, doing some is better than doing none, and consistency is key, according to new recommendations from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Resistance training, also known as weight or strength training, is linked to numerous health benefits for people of all ages, including improved muscle strength, better metabolic health, and reduced risk of falls in older adults.

Healthline

Men may need about twice as much weekly physical activity as women to achieve comparable cardiovascular benefits, a new study suggests.

KSNV-TV: News 3

Backlash has been quick and forceful, according to CNN, as other parts of the world woke up to President Donald Trump’s comments blaming – without solid evidence – acetaminophen and certain vaccines for autism in children.