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Aging Well with Good Nutrition
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By: PADMINI SHANKAR, Ph.D., RD
PADMINI SHANKAR, Ph.D., RD Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Family & Consumer Sciences, As we enter the 21st century, the life expectancy of older Americans continues to increase and by the year 2030, nearly one-fourth of the total population will be comprised of …(continue reading)…Nutrition of the Elderly
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By: Charles DeFrancesco
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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)…Our Daily Activities Actually Cause Muscle Imbalances
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By: Charles DeFrancesco
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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
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)…Give Trainers a Role in Rehab
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By: Ulrik Larsen
Ulrik Larsen puts the case for upskilling personal trainers to take on injury management In recent months SIB has been debating the strengths and weaknesses of the sports physiotherapy profession, and particular the relative roles of physios and fitness trainers. For …(continue reading)…