different types of exercises, sports, training goals, medical conditions
The mother of a friend of ours, I will call her Barbara, was an active octogenarian, a widow, full of life and enthusiasm with generally good health. But she had unrecognized osteoporosis and some balance problems, the latter she largely ignored, and her muscle mass and strength had declined substantially since her retirement as a […]
What Is a Muscle Knot and How Do We Reduce the Pain? Muscle Knots, also known as trigger points or adhesions, tend to be very common among fitness enthusiasts and athletes alike. Essentially these are areas of tension that develop within our muscles from various types of stress we put on the body. This
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There is a right way and a wrong way to sleep. You need a night of quality sleep to feel well. It can improve your health, mood, longevity and digestion. Mattresses are almost always on sale or that’s what it seems. It’s hard to pick one out in a store. It’s a little better if
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Sleep – how much do you need? (If you have serious sleep deprivation or problematic sleep problems see your medical professional.) Sleep is fundamental and critical to our good health, cognition and emotional well-being. For some people it’s elusive and difficult, and that’s not good. Getting less than eight hours doesn’t mean you are doomed.
Get Younger from the Inside Out As with all exercise programs, if you are just starting out or have questions, seek advice from a medical or training professional about your situation. If the written description is not clear, try searching on YouTube for the term to see a video example of the exercise. We’d call
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It’s easy to overlook shoulder strength and take it for granted. That works up to the point when you have an injury from racket sports, loading a bag in the overhead on a plane or lifting something, and you don’t really remember what you did to cause shoulder pain. Taking care of the muscles and
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WSJ June 13, 2023 by Alex Janin People are chasing longevity with ice baths and supplements. But the benefits of exercise have years of science behind them. Longevity researchers have spent decades hunting for a magic pill to slow the aging process. But the best solution—at least for now—may be the simplest one: Move more.
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Younger Next Year Review (a book review) Before you think, naw, not for me, I can say from experience that it’s never too late to start. Keep an open mind as your read this, and you may come away surprised. Don’t overdo what you can do from the start because you want to keep coming
When I talk with my patients about exercise, I often tell them the story of Sophie, my friend Becky’s mother, who died of respiratory illness at age 83. When I flew to San Francisco to attend the funeral, I hadn’t seen Sophie in 15 years. I remembered her as a vibrant, athletic woman who seemed
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Take Care of Those Shoulders The shoulder joints are workhorses. They allow us to move our arms and perform daily tasks as basic as brushing our hair or reaching behind us to grab a wallet. They also play a key role in athletic movements like hitting a backswing in tennis or throwing a baseball or
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