"A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives." ~ Jackie Robinson … [Read more...]
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Cancer Prevention In Your 30s
One begins to lose muscle mass after age 30. Strength training can prevent muscle loss, build bone density and help the body burn calories faster to keep you at a healthy weight. Maintaining a healthy weight can help decrease the risk of … [Read more...]
Nerve Interference
The pressure caused by just the weight of just one United States quarter on a spinal nerve can decrease nerve transmission by as much as 60%. Chang Ha Suh, PhD … [Read more...]
Benefits For Breast Cancer Survivors
For breast cancer survivors, the benefits of exercise outweigh the risks, including those who develop lymphedema, a chronic swelling that commonly occurs after breast cancer treatment. Balance the pros and cons of the activity one chooses, but keep … [Read more...]
Soda Consumption
The average American drinks 44.7 gallons of soda a year. That much soda weighs about 375 pounds! AdAge, Dec 2011 … [Read more...]
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Vertebral Fragility Fractures
Blood samples from seniors who fractured one or more vertebrae as a result of a fall showed significantly lower vitamin D levels when compared with seniors who had not experienced such an injury. This suggest that older adults who are vitamin D … [Read more...]
Low-Dose Aspirin
The risk of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding needs to be considered when determining the potential preventive benefits associated with low-dose aspirin for cardiovascular disease and cancer. The risk is increased with the use of cardiovascular … [Read more...]
I Can’t Remember
Older individuals' complaints about memory lapses (such as trouble remembering recent events) may indicate they are experiencing cognitive problems that are greater than typical age-related changes. The incidence of Alzheimer's disease and other … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word 'crisis.' One brush stroke stands for danger; the other for opportunity. In a crisis, be aware of the danger--but recognize the opportunity.” ~ John F. Kennedy … [Read more...]
Anxiety and Back Pain
Brazilian researchers claim there is a link between anxiety and back pain among individuals under the age of forty. While this does not prove cause and effect in either direction, previous research has shown that anxiety can increase muscle tension, … [Read more...]
Avoid Cold Weather Injuries
Even when the weather gets cooler, it is important to stay physically active. However, exercising outside in cold weather can lead to possible injuries. The National Athletic Trainers’ Association recommends the following to prevent injuries … [Read more...]
Binge Drinking Affects the Immune System
Binge drinking can significantly disrupt the immune systems of young and otherwise healthy adults. In a recent study, investigators measured the immune responses of participants before they consumed any alcohol and at both two and five hours … [Read more...]
E-Cigarettes May Lead to More Respiratory Infections
According to new laboratory findings, vapor from electronic cigarettes may increase young individuals' risk for contracting respiratory infections due to the vapor impairing the immune response in the epithelial cells that line the inside of the … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
“We are made to persist. That's how we find out who we are.” ~ Tobias Wolff … [Read more...]