SARCOPENIA: a disease causing the gradual loss of muscle mass, strength and function. CAUSE: aging, decreased hormones and inactivity SYMPTOMS: muscles that move more slowly, impaired balance SOLUTION/REMEDY: Resistance training. Plain and simple. Resistance training is the most effective intervention, prevention and treatment of sarcopenia. It positively influences … [Read more...] about Sarco What?
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You’ve Got to Move it, Move it…
Yesterday morning I caught the last few minutes of Anthony Robbins on an Oprah Network show. He was talking about the connection between motion and emotion and how they effect one another. Sometimes we can't change the events happening in our lives, but we can change how they impact our health. No doubt when we are sad and depressed it's hard to pick ourselves up and move, … [Read more...] about You’ve Got to Move it, Move it…
Just for the Health of It
With all the controversy over Mayor Bloomberg's proposed ban on the sale of over-sized sugary drinks, New York City's top health official offers this simple comeback, to critics..."It's not saying 'no' -- It's simply saying "Do you really want that?" Health Commissioner Thomas Farley said "It's sending people a message while giving people the freedom to drink as much as they … [Read more...] about Just for the Health of It
Plant YOUR Garden
By now we all know we get tons of nutrients by eating our fruits and vegetables, but are we embracing seeds as we should, for all the wonderful health benefits they offer? Let's take this morning to look at some of these and see how we can incorporate them into our body "gardens". First, let's say open SESAME: Sesame seeds are a great source of copper, calcium and … [Read more...] about Plant YOUR Garden
Thank You, Disney.
This morning I tip my hat to Disney, who has become the first major media company to ban junk food ads on programs for children, on Disney XD and during the Saturday morning programs on Disney-owned ABC television stations. This ban also extends to the Disney Channel and Disney Junior. First lady, Michelle Obama says "This new initiative is truly a game-changer for the health … [Read more...] about Thank You, Disney.