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“Weightlifting Is Not Just for Jocks: Strength training prevents diabetes and lowers overall death risk more than aerobic exercise alone” “We do not just need to get our steps in; we need to get in reps—as in curls, push-ups and squats. That’s why the federal Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, the World Health Organization, and … Read moreSimple Resistance Exercises Improve Overall Health and Reduce Death Risks
Did you know that running is safe for your knee? Sedentary individuals (nonrunners) have 3 times more knee and hip OA than recreational runners. “A free online evidence-based educational resource about running and knee health was useful for the public and health care professionals. After reading the material, most people had more positive perceptions about … Read moreDid you know that running is safe for your knee?…
Ozempic and similar drugs have rapidly become weight loss drugs of choice. Invaluable for tackling obesity. However, similar to weight loss achieved via caloric restriction when you lose weight you lose lean muscle mass as well as fat mass if you: ❇️ don’t maintain protein intake or ❇️ resistance train Be sure you resistance train … Read moreOzempic and similar drugs have rapidly become weight loss drugs of choice. Inval…
❇️ Walking three times a week to ease back pain almost halves the risk of its recurrence ❇️ 7/10 who recover experience flare-ups within a year. ❇️ start with short walks then gradually increase the distance and intensity as your fitness increases ❇️ people who walked 3-5x/week, for an average of 130 minutes a week, … Read moreWalking three times a week ‘nearly halves’ recurrence of low back pain
“Exercise has a significant impact on intermediate disease markers in populations with overweight and obese. Compared with no exercise, exercise lowers total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, HOMA-IR, insulin, and HbA1c, and increases HDL in people with overweight and obese.” “Obesity is linked to multiple chronic diseases including type 2 diabetes, … Read more“Exercise has a significant impact on intermediate disease markers in population…
We lose muscle strength, mass, & power as we age. This is a major factor in accelerated aging, falls, fractures & frailty. If you want your health span to last your lifespan take care of your muscles. Did you know our muscles begin to atrophy by the age of 30? Muscle power is especially important. … Read moreWe lose muscle strength, mass, & power as we age. This is a major factor in acce…
Back to basics: 10 facts every person should know about back pain SHARE THIS ????????BACK FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW PRESENTED BY PATIENTS https://youtu.be/Hif5Cxikdmo?si=dKwr_QzPjucvv3ab #Excessive_Imaging_for_Musculoskeletal_Problems #Overutilization_of_Surgery #Low_Back_Problems_and_Sciatica 10 Facts every person should know about back pain. Presented by patients View original post on FB Posted to FB on 2024-05-09 16:52:27
WHO’s Science in 5: Low back pain. Drawing on principles from the WHO guideline on chronic primary LBP in adults. https://youtu.be/C1uRJXC19Bg?si=0xvAV8oNC3XmW52a #The_Inactivity_Crisis #Excessive_Imaging_for_Musculoskeletal_Problems #Overutilization_of_Surgery #Low_Back_Problems_and_Sciatica WHO’s Science in 5: Low back pain View original post on FB Posted to FB on 2024-05-05 22:39:47
Switch from “Find it, Fix It” to “Empowerment” “People living with chronic pain can change their pain experience by understanding the pain, reconceptualizing its meaning, and developing skills to self-manage it.” “While most helpful for acute pain, pain management that relies entirely on passive strategies is not always helpful in the long term for people … Read moreHow to Move Patients from Passive Management to Active Self-Management
Vitamin D update ❇️ Measurement of 25(OH)D has been recommended in patients at risk for deficiency. – for example, in older adults with decreased endogenous vitamin D production and prone to develop osteoporosis, in patients with parathyroid disorders and liver disease, and in patients with obesity (BMI > 40) ❇️ The most important risk factors … Read moreConsensus Statement on Vitamin D Status Assessment and Supplementation: Whys, Whens, and Hows
