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Archives for March, 2019

Once a Week Sufficient for Weightlifting Seniors

New research shows just one day a week has benefits for seniors when it comes to lifting weights.

Lifting weights is great for seniors when it comes to maintaining strength and flexibility but it doesn't have to be a full-time pursuit because new research shows it positively affects blood values, muscle strength and even mental wellbeing with just one session a week in those in the 65-75 age range.

, March 04, 2019


Seniors More Prone to Dehydration

Dehydration is a concern for all but it is more common among the elderly.

Researchers from the UCLA School of Nursing found the elderly are particularly prone to underhydration and dehydration which can lead to among other things urinary tract infections and frequent falls.

, March 11, 2019


Green Tea Could Help You Lose Weight

Green tea promotes a healthy gut microbiome and that may help some people lose weight.

Mice fed a fat-inducing diet had less weight gain and lower insulin resistance when they were given green tea.

, March 18, 2019


Understanding the Danger of Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Vitamin B12 improves mitochondrial health and increases the ability to fight off infection

Roundworms share a unique characteristic with humans in that they cannot make vitamin B12 and must get it from their diet and scientists used roundworms to uncover a direct link between a lack of vitamin B12 and an increased risk of infection by two potentially deadly pathogens.

, March 20, 2019


HealthAlert - Tree Pollen

There is help for allergy sufferers that doesn't include over-the-counter medications. Find out what works.

, March 27, 2019


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