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ACSM Issues Position Stand On Exercise And Older Adults
Physical activity - even at a moderate level of intensity - can greatly improve quality and life and longevity for adults over age 65, according to an updated Position Stand from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
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HIV/AIDS Vaccine Coalition Urges Continued Funding For Research Amid Economic Crisis
A recently released AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition report says that although there has been a renewed focus on discovery, innovation and basic science in vaccine research, action is needed to ensure that research funding continues during the economic downturn, VOA News reports. AVAC executive director Mitchell Warren said the report is "about putting all the pieces together ... not just the search for an AIDS vaccine, but in fact the entire HIV prevention response." He added, "[T]he good news is we have some new pieces of the puzzle, and we"re expecting additional new pieces of understanding through research this year." Warren said that AVAC believes HIV/AIDS vaccine research is in "one of the most exciting times," with "new energy, new commitment to unlocking some of the basic scientific roadblocks that have impeded our ability to find a vaccine." For example, a study released earlier this week examined efforts to produce a vaccine through genetic transfer. Regarding the study, Warren said, "It doesn"t mean we have an AIDS vaccine, but it means we have an entirely new approach to trying to deliver protection." Warren said that the field of HIV/AIDS vaccine research has shown a renewed commitment since Merck canceled its vaccine trial in 2007. According to Warren, the new AVAC report examines knowledge gained from the Merck study, which has provided "an unimaginable amount of information." Meanwhile, the effect of the economic crisis on research funding is concerning, Warren said, adding, "I believe that every dollar spent is going to be held up to a greater scrutiny as budgets tighten and as funders have to re-examine their priorities." According to Warren, without renewed funding commitments, "we will not only incur a much greater public health catastrophe, but I would argue that the economic catastrophes to come, if we don"t respond aggressively to HIV, will actually have repercussions that will ... make the economic crisis pale in comparison" (DeCapua, VOA News, 5/18).
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Stroke Survivors Report Loss Of Sexual Desire, Blurred Gender Roles, Anger And Fatigue
Suffering a stroke can have a profound effect on relationships and lead to significant changes in how couples relate to each other on a physical, psychological, social and emotional level, according a study in the June issue of the Journal of Clinical Nursing.
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SAGE To Publish The Association For Psychological Science's Journals

SAGE is very pleased to announce it has signed a 10-year agreement to partner with the Association for Psychological Science (APS) to publish its four journals beginning in 2010. The journals are Psychological Science, one of the most prestigious and highly cited journals in the field, Current Directions in Psychological Science, Psychological Science in the Public Interest and Perspectives on Psychological Science. The Association for Psychological Science was founded in 1988 as the American Psychological Society and has grown into a significant and vibrant organization whose impact on national policy is well recognized. The science of psychology and the academic and scientific exchange valued by scholars in the field have advanced enormously over the past 20 years, inspired and shaped in no small way by the APS. It is a strong voice for psychology, including for researchers, teachers, applied scientists, clinical scientists, students, and more. Its journals are among the best in the field. "APS" publishing program is in an era of transition due to the growth and success of the journals," said APS Executive Director Alan Kraut. "We chose SAGE as the publishing partner best suited to helping us develop and support this growth over the next 10 years." APS" goal for its journals is the timely communication of exemplary science in a format accessible to a variety of audiences. Publishers" proposals were judged on the quality of their programs and services and on the publisher"s commitment to psychological science. "Discussions with the APS began as much as two years ago," said Alison Mudditt, SAGE Executive Vice President. "We couldn"t be more pleased that APS has selected SAGE as the publisher best suited to help it face the challenges ahead. We are proud of our partnerships with many leading associations, and are delighted to be working with APS to grow and strengthen their program, as well as our own position in this dynamic field." Jim Gilden SAGE Publications


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