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Nutrition of the Elderly

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By: Charles DeFrancesco

URL: http://www.fitandfunctional.com

Introduction In many Western countries a proportional increase of the elderly population is seen. In January 1993, the elderly made up about 15% of the Dutch population;57% of the elderly could be rated among the younger elderly (65–75 years old) and …(continue reading)…

Food Guide Pyramid for Adults

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By: Charles DeFrancesco

URL: http://www.fitandfunctional.com

The ever-increasing population of older adults now have their own Food Pyramid to use. Thanks to the work of Tufts Nutrition faculty Robert Russell, Alice Lichtenstein and Helen Rasmussen, along with the assistance of artist Rebecca Bardol, the Modified Food Pyramid …(continue reading)…

Our Daily Activities Actually Cause Muscle Imbalances

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By: Charles DeFrancesco

URL: http://www.fitandfunctional.com

Pain Related To Daily Activities? Our daily activities can actually cause muscle imbalances. No matter your line of work, you probably have some type of routine, repetitive activities. This can overwork some muscles and under-work others, and one reason many people often …(continue reading)…

Our Daily Activities Actually Cause Muscle Imbalances

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By: Charles DeFrancesco

URL: http://www.fitandfunctional.com

Pain Related To Daily Activities? Our daily activities can actually cause muscle imbalances. No matter your line of work, you probably have some type of routine, repetitive activities. This can overwork some muscles and under-work others, and one reason many people often …(continue reading)…

Trainers Who Want To Be Just What The Doctor Ordered

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By: Catherine St. Louis

URL: http://www.nytimes.com

FITNESS clients can make unreliable sources. They may tell their personal trainer about their recurring back pain, but neglect to mention their hypertension medication. They may disclose on a health questionnaire that they are diabetic, but not disclose a bad ankle …(continue reading)…

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