Sarcopenia (in Greek, sarx for flesh and penia for loss) is considered, “poverty of the flesh” (Rosenberg, 1997). The term is used to describe the loss of skeletal muscle and progressive weakness that occurs with aging. Sarcopenia is also used to describe the associated changes in the nervous … [Read More...]
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Dehydration is ruining your health and you don’t even know it
Water is critical to your well-being Research into the basic concepts of dehydration still leaves a lot of questions unanswered. Your body is a giant bag of … [Read More...]
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The Future is Now with Regenerative Medicine
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The Danger of Magnesium Scarcity Will Make You Think Twice
What is magnesium? Magnesium is a mineral found in the earth’s crust that is essential to all living cells and is very important for your health. What is the role of magnesium and why is it so important? Magnesium is the most overlooked mineral on earth. … [Read More...]
What Happened To Yucky Omega-3 Fish Oil
What are fatty acids? Fatty acids, more commonly referred to as “fats”, are macro nutrients that have an effect on cell membrane flexibility and receptor sensitivity, modulate gene expression and serve as precursors of hormone-like compounds called … [Read More...]
The Tremendous Power Of Posture You Need Every Day
The health of your spine is not independent of posture. In today’s more cerebral society, most of us are employed for our brains and not our brawn. Unfortunately, most of these jobs come with the tragedy of a computer, desk and a chair. And so, we go to work … [Read More...]
The Compromise of Continuous Stress, A Disease Onto Itself
What is stress? Stress is a physiologic state of mental or emotional strain resulting from some form of adverse or demanding circumstance. Stress can be triggered by many things that are real or perceived and can be experienced in variable degrees in … [Read More...]
You Need A Good And Blissful Night’s Sleep
What is sleep? Sleep is a naturally recurring state characterized by altered consciousness, muscle and sensory activity and waste removal. It is a time of complex neurobiological rejuvenation and growth and appears to be universally vital to life throughout … [Read More...]
The Awesome Anti-Inflammatory Diet You Need To Know
What is an anti-inflammatory diet? An anti-inflammatory diet is one in which fresh fruits, vegetables, meat and seafood are eaten with little or no intake of processed foods. The purpose of this style of eating is to eat foods that are high in vitamins and … [Read More...]
Exercise and Stretching You Need To Live In Your World
How can exercise improve my health? If exercise was a pill it would be a guaranteed best seller with few side effects. We know that exercise has multiple health benefits and plays an important role in successful aging. Some of the many benefits of exercise … [Read More...]