Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Article Summary

Moderna steps up as another vaccine is approved for emergency use authorization for COVID-19. But how effective is their vaccine? Is it safe? In this article, we will go over the safety and efficacy of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Moderna's vaccine has to be stored at -13°F to 5°F and each vial has 10 doses …

Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Article Summary

As I am reading through this, the FDA has just approved of this vaccine to be used in the US and the UK had received 800,000 doses to vaccinate 400,000 people. During these times, people have expressed skepticism about the efficacy of this vaccine with potential side effects. On December 10, 2020, the FDA released …

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) for Geriatrics?

High intensity interval training (HIIT) has been used as a way to squeeze in a workout when you don't have that much free time on your hands. This has been a great way to get an effective workout in while traveling, having a long day at work, or people that are busy taking care of …

How Low Should You Squat?

There are many opinions on how low your squat should be. Some say that you should go until parallel. Others say that you should go until your butt touches your heels. Some say that squatting is bad for your knees and your back. And some say that once your knees go past your toes, your …

Does Periodization Matter for the Army?

The physical demands for soldiers are as extensive as they are intensive. They need to be able to march for long distances as well as be able to perform sprints at a moments notice. Soldiers need to carry heavy equipment and tolerate extreme stressors including caloric restrictions, dehydration, sleep deprivation, extreme temperatures, etc. It has …