Exercise and Nutrition Both Needed For Optimum Health
Razi Berry Researchers studied the effects of a 12-week exercise regimen on 148 active-duty Air Force airmen, half of whom also received a twice-daily nutrient beverage that included protein; the omega-3 fatty acid, DHA; lutein; phospholipids; vitamin D; B vitamins and other micronutrients; along with a muscle-promoting compound known as HMB. Both groups improved in […]
Resistance Training Important for Older Adults
Razi Berry For many older adults, resistance training may not be part of their daily routine, but a new position suggests it is vital to improving health and longevity. Would you like to live to be 100 years old? When you poll people on if they want to live to 100 years old, few will […]
Take my hand
Razi Berry In any stressed or painful situation – a visit to the hospital, a presentation at work, or a funeral for a loved one – it helps to have someone holding your hand. We all know this to be true. Recent experiments have validated our intuitive knowledge and provided explanations as to why having […]
Leafy Greens May Help Maintain Muscle Strength and Mobility
Razi Berry It looks like it might be worthwhile to follow in the footsteps of Popeye, and start eating our spinach, especially as we age. A recent study has found that eating just one cup of leafy green vegetables like spinach or kale may help maintain muscle strength as well as mobility into old age. […]
“Dry January” Challenge Promotes Physical, Psychological and Emotional Wellbeing
Razi Berry People in the United Kingdom (UK) are participating in a social phenomenon referred to as “dry January.” Participants are encouraged to spend the 30 days of January abstaining from alcohol. The results from the previous year have been acknowledged as creating an immediate physical, psychological and emotional benefit for participants. Dry January: the positive […]
Is Getting Stronger Your Best Cancer Protection?
Dr. Marc Bubbs ND, CISSN, CSCS @DrBubbs Increasing the amount of “movement” you get in the day is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of cancer and all other chronic degenerative conditions. Every year, there are 14 million new cancer cases diagnosed globally and diagnoses are expected to increase by 70% in […]