May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month in the US. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become weak and brittle, increasing the risk of fractures, particularly in the thoracic & lumbar spine, hips, and wrists. It is the most common bone disease in the United States, affecting more than 10 million Americans. …
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What Is Inflammation? We hear about inflammation a lot these days, and it’s good to know that inflammation isn’t necessarily bad. In fact, acute inflammation is our immune system’s natural healing response to damaged tissue or infection (toxic chemicals, viruses, bacteria). Basically, our body seeks to trap the offending agent and start healing the tissue. …
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Obesity – The Statistics You would think that with all the diets and exercise programs, with all the healthy foods, and with all the knowledge we have, that obesity rates in the US would be going down. Instead, they are steadily climbing. According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control), about 42% of Americans are …
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According to several recent studies, your ability to balance says a lot about how long you’ll live. When we think about fitness, we tend to focus on the usual breakdown of strength, mobility, and cardio, all of which can be done without any focus on balance and fall prevention. You can get on a stationary …
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I know so many physically strong women, including myself, and none of us have a “six-pack.” We range in age from 36 to 80; are various sizes, shapes, and colors; and all of us can lift heavy boxes and squirming children or animals without issue. We can put our bags in the overhead compartment and …
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You’ve arrived in the middle of your awesome life! And with this comes change! You are “well blended” in maturation that is both embraced and at times unwelcome! So, how do you navigate all that you already have on your plate, while maintaining and building up your health and emotional abundance, amidst the backdrop of …
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