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A new study published earlier this week in Clinical Interventions in Aging reported that older adults age 65+ that participated in the Geri-Fit top tier evidence-based health promotion program...
An article just came out last month in the NY Times on The Best Exercises for Healthy Bones. It was interesting to say the least. The writer suggested that hopping was the best exercise to build bone but gave
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that damages the nerves in the brain and spinal cord. Sclerosis means scarring; MS sufferers develop scar tissue in response to the nerve damage. Symptoms can include failure of muscle control, balance, vision,
With immunotherapy, doctors and researchers are tapping into the body’s natural healing powers and using them — with promising results — against the deadliest of cancers.
Seriously, what aren’t the benefits of fitness for the autism population? As human beings, we all need to move for optimal health and development. Last I checked (approximately four minutes ago), individuals with autism and related disorders were, in fact,
Inspired by the AmGen Tour of California, coming through Santa Cruz, I am thinking about the bone density of the world’s top cyclists. In the past 5 years, much has changed in the way we think about exercise and bone
Two and a half years ago my dad had a fluke accident in our home, at the age of 87 he fell and broke his leg. Well, my dad is an avid tennis player, gym enthusiast, has a Nordic Track
Are you aware of the global aging crisis? Now at FAI we don't think to grow old is a problem or a crisis at all. But many of our developed countries around the world are facing a
Marina Nellius was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at age 16. She was a ballet dancer and struggled with the meaning of her disease. She wondered, “Why does my body hate me so much?” She felt too young to have arthritis,
Ever since I stopped eating carbs, I’ve been feeling so much better.
The keto-diet works fine for me. It keeps me from having cookie binges!
I tried giving up carbs and my workouts tanked. I had no energy and felt horrible.
