Exercise and Bone Health Most people are familiar with many of the benefits of exercise, such as reducing the risk for heart disease and stroke, and preventing obesity. Perhaps not as well understood is the importance of regular physical activity in building and maintaining healthy bones. With aging, bones can become very weak and fragileContinue reading “30-min weight bearing exercise and nutrients for bone health”
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Slowing bone loss with weight-bearing exercise
Image: iStock As with loss of muscle mass, bone strength starts to decline earlier than you might imagine, slipping at an average rate of 1% per year after age 40. About 10.2 million Americans have osteoporosis, which is defined by weak and porous bones, and another 43 million are at risk for it. NumerousContinue reading “Slowing bone loss with weight-bearing exercise”
Hypocretin, Insomia or Sleep Disturbances, Narcolepsy, Depression and Parkinson’s
Drowsy Driving Driving and feeling sleepy. Repetitive tasks make you sleepy because you already lack sleep. You have taken your calcium and magnesium and melatonin and the bedroom has cool environment. Still, you have worries and you keep tossing back and forth on your bed. You cannot get the more than 5 hrs sleep. YourContinue reading “Hypocretin, Insomia or Sleep Disturbances, Narcolepsy, Depression and Parkinson’s”