Body recovery

Mikko Rantanen practiced without a red no-contact jersey on Tuesday but told reporters his full return from injury to the Avalanche remains on hold — at least for now. “I feel better every day,” Rantanen said. “I just need a couple more days with the team and practicing.” Rantanen, rehabilitating a left ankle injury suffered Oct. 21 at the St. Louis Blues, said he will not play on Wednesday night against the Oilers and will “hopefully” be ready either when Colorado travels to face the Blackhawks on Friday or when the Avs host Chicago on Saturday. NEW — Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen has shed his no-contact jersey for the first time today in practice. Coach Jared Bednar said he could return as soon as Wednesday vs the Oilers. Will chat with Rantanen later. pic.twitter.com/JhR8zlHu8b — Kyle Fredrickson (@kylefredrickson) November 26, 2019 “Injuries are toughest mentally,” Rantanen said. “You want to help the … [Read more...] about Mikko Rantanen returns to Avalanche practice with no contact restrictions: “I feel better every day”

There is nothing like starting the workweek off with a solid workout, and few workouts are better than rowing. Swet Full Body, offered on Monday mornings at 7:00 a.m. at Swet Studio® Boston, is a group fitness class that builds on the foundations of rowing, strength, and mobility. This class is a low impact, full-body HIIT rowing workout. This 50 minute class, alternates between a cardio workout utilizing the WaterRow machine and strength and mobility training off the rowing machine to maximize results. The Studio's signature Row Class, provides a heart pumping workout synced to motivating music and is scaled to all levels, from competitive athletes to neophytes who have not worked out in years. The class captures all the elements of competitive on-water rowing, creating a class that is fast-paced and engaging. From "Skills and Drills" to "Waves and Recoveries," and the final buildup to a friendly, but competitive "Race," Indo-Row® quickly converts first timers to devoted … [Read more...] about One of the Best Indoor Rowing Studio’s in Boston Offers Variety

A researcher at the University of Arizona developed a carbon fiber fabric that will be inserted into fractured bones to help them heal. The fabric will be used as an alternative to plaster or fiberglass casts. RELATED: Researchers aim to treat chemotherapy side effects without opioids The inventor of the fabric is Hamid Saadatmanesh, professor of civil and architectural engineering and mechanics, described how the fabric is inserted. “So what we have proposed here is the use of carbon fiber in the form of a tiny sleeve that is inserted inside the bone cavity through two small holes," Saadatmanesh said. "Then fill that carbon fiber tube with a bio-compatible polymer material that forms a rod inside the bone that holds it together.” The time it takes a bone to heal greatly depends on the invasiveness of the operation. That is something this invention takes into account and solves.  “Normally when you have a fractured bone right now, the conventional technique … [Read more...] about Carbon fiber fabric may change treatment for broken bones

In a rare moment of bipartisanship, Congress rejected President Trump’s efforts on last year’s farm bill to impose new food stamp restrictions that would have cut benefits for more than a million needy people. So Trump decided to pursue the changes through executive action. On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture finalized the first of three new regulatory changes to food stamps, formally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, just in time for the holidays. And boy, it is just as punitive and miserly as we feared. Bah, humbug!Currently, adults without kids who are 18 to 49 years old and not mentally or physically impaired are limited to three months of SNAP benefits every three years unless they are working at least 20 hours a week or enrolled in a government-sponsored training program. But states may waive the work requirement in counties that have endured significantly higher than average unemployment rates for two years or more. The new rule … [Read more...] about Editorial: President Scrooge’s Christmas gift to millions of poor Americans: A cut to their small food stipend