Worried you’re not getting enough nutrients? You may be among the 52 percent of American adults who use nutritional supplements—like echinacea, probiotics, fish oil, or multivitamins—to round out their diets. But these products may include more than consumers expect, according to new research examining the ingredients in many popular supplements. “We were wondering, how well do labels […]
The association between body fat and rotator cuff tear: the influence on rotator cuff tear sizes
Background Rotator cuff tear (RCT) has a multifactorial etiology. We hypothesized that obesity may increase the risk of RCT and influence tear size. Materials and methods A case-control design study was used. We studied 381 consecutive patients (180 men, 201 women; mean age ± standard deviation, 65.5 ± 8.52 years; range, 43-78 years) who underwent […]
Higher Levels of Fitness Linked to Executive Function and Brain Activity in Older Adults
The aging process is associated with declines in brain function, including memory and how fast our brain processes information, yet previous research has found that higher levels of cardiorespiratory fitness in older adults leads to better executive function in the brain, which helps with reasoning and problem solving. Higher cardiorespiratory fitness levels have also been […]
To Relieve Muscle Tension, Deeper is Not Always Better
I never thought this day would arrive. But the day has come that, as in popular music, as in fast food—we have arrived at the point where we understand that the most popular massage is not the best massage. It can even be like fast food, a steady diet of which is not nourishing and […]
Supplements for Men Over 70 Years Old
Older adults are vulnerable to nutrient deficiency due to factors such as reduced intestinal nutrient absorption from food and lower calorie intake. While men over 70 generally require fewer calories than when they were younger, their need for certain micronutrients increases. Supplementing these nutrients may be necessary to prevent deficiency. Talk to your doctor about […]
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