Sarcopenia and osteoporosis have recently become increasingly significant as the population as people pass through their chronological and physiologic age. In skeletal tissue, muscle and bone interact mechanically and functionally. Numerous studies suggest the remote interactions between muscle and bone as well as their interactions. Genetic, endocrine, mechanical and age-related factors influence both muscle and […]
One out of five falls causes a serious injury such as broken bones or a head injury. Each year, 3 million older people are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries. Over 800,000 patients a year are hospitalized because of a fall injury, most often because of a head injury or hip fracture. Each year […]
It is just about a month after the holiday celebrations. If most of you have eaten far too much food and consumed liquids that you don’t normally drink, here are some tips to cleanse. Without breaking the cycle, weight can accumulate also. WATER The first step is to drink a lot of water. It is […]
While inflammation can be an important biological response in healing injuries, until the injury is treated and resolved, it hurts! Inflammation develops for many different reasons, viruses, bacterial infections, toxins, toxic compounds, tissue injury can be a part of why it develops. Pain that starts immediately is inflammation. Our white blood cells rush to the […]
Most of us would appreciate a lot of good luck any time of the year. Some cultures believe that certain foods start the year off in the right direction. Beans, round foods and noodles seem to be high on the list, as well as lucky desserts! Now who wouldn’t feel lucky to enjoy the best […]
December seems to be the best smelling season of all! The variety of spices and flavors make us fell warm and loved. Walk into a friend or relative’s home and the scents transport us into times of enjoyable experiences, places and memories. And all of these spices are healthy for us. Well of course most […]
