8 Ways Exercise Keeps You Young and Healthy
Exercise may not halt the aging process, but mounting evidence suggests people who stay active can slow its effects. The latest issue of Mayo Clinic Women's Healthsource offers 8 benefits to regular exercise.
It Provides Energy: Feeling tired and lethargic is largely a result of being inactive. Endurance exercises like walking, swimming, jogging, biking, and rowing improves stamina and energy. Even after a few weeks in a walking program, people have more energy for activities.
It Improves Mental Health: There's considerable evidence that regular physical activity can help reduce stress, manage mild-to-moderate depression and anxiety, improve sleep quality, boost mood, and enhance the overall feeling of well-being. (Read more about 8 Ways Exercise Keeps You Young and Healthy)
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Specific Strength Training Relieves Chronic Neck Pain
Neck pain has become increasingly prevalent over the past two decades and is now second only to back pain, the most common musculoskeletal disorder and most common cause of disability in working Americans. Women are more likely to suffer from neck pain than are men, especially those who engage in repetitive tasks such as working at a computer keyboard. Previous studies have not proven whether or not exercise alone can treat neck pain. . However, a recent study in Arthritis Care and Research found that specific strength training exercises led to significant prolonged relief of neck muscle pain while general fitness training resulted in only minor pain reduction. (Read more about Specific Strength Training Relieves Chronic Neck Pain)
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Stay Active or Grow Old
People who are physically active in their free time may be biologically younger than those who live sedentary lifestyles, a recent British study suggests. Researchers looked at the physical activity levels, smoking habits and socioeconomic status of 2,400 white twins. DNA samples were collected from participants in order to examine length of telomeres-repeated sequences at the end of chromosomes in white blood cells - which serves as a possible marker of a person's biological age. Study participants had an average telomere loss of 21 nucleotides per year. But those who were more active in their leisure time had longer leukocyte telomeres than those who were less active. (Read more about Stay Active or Grow Old)
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For Longevity Being Fit Is Paramount, Regardless of Weight
A study by researchers at the University of South Carolina has found that fitness may be more important to longevity, than body weight. People who are not at optimal weight but who are active have a lower mortality risk than those of normal weight but low fitness levels. The study was conducted by researchers who tracked 2,600 people ages 60 and older to determine how physical fitness and body fat affected their death rates over a 12 year period. During the study there were 450 deaths. The participants were assessed by a treadmill test, weight, and body mass index. The researchers found that those in the lowest fifth rank of fitness had a death rate of four times higher than participants ranked in the top fifth. The results indicate that being fit provides protection against mortality in men and women 60 and older, whether they're normal weight or overweight.. (Read more about For Longevity Being Fit Is Paramount, Regardless of Weight)
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Worried Sick? There Might Be Some Truth There
A recent report by health provider BUPA has found that people's worries are damaging their health by causing sleepless nights, loss of sex drive, and erratic eating habits. The 2007 Worry Report demonstrates that almost one in five people constantly worry about numerous things, and more than half feel they worry more now than five years ago. Half of the people surveyed this year, which is 6% more than in 2006, claimed they were more worried about their health and their family's health than about other concerning issues such as climate change or terrorist attacks. The survey finds that almost three quarters of people worry, but around 19% admit to worrying all the time or about a number of things. (Read more about Worried Sick? There Might Be Some Truth There)
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Physiotherapy Shows Benefits Following Knee Replacement Surgery
According to a recent study published on bmj.com, physiotherapy can improve the daily lives of osteoarthritis patients who have undergone knee replacement surgery. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of disability found in oler people, so total knee replacement surgery is a routinely performed procedure. Since some patients continue to experience problems with everyday tasks shortly after surgery, researchers reviewed data to determine if short term physiotherapy is an effective solution. (Read more about Physiotherapy Shows Benefits Following Knee Replacement Surgery)
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Want to Be Healthy? Then Work Up a Sweat
Health experts claim that the latest recommendation from the World Health Organization can be misleading. The current guidelines say that 30 minutes of gentle exercise each day is enough to sustain a minimal level of fitness. However, the American College of Sports Medicine claims that in order to remain healthy, people need to do 30 minutes of moderate exercise five days a week or 20 minutes of vigorous exercise three days a week. (Read more about Want to Be Healthy? Then Work Up a Sweat)
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Power Plate Technology Can Aid Physical Therapy
For physical therapists who treat patients suffering from back pain and weakened core muscles, the Power Plate is a beneficial piece of technology. The machine vibrates to stimulate reflexive muscle contractions 25-50 times per second. The Power Plate increases blood circulation to core spinal and abdominal muscles that have weakened over time due to sedentary lifestyle habits.
For people who are lacking in their level of fitness, the Power Plate is designed to ease the difficult transition from an inactive to an healthy lifestyle. While it remains unclear whether this vibration technology can replace other forms of exercise, some physicians believe it can greatly complement any exercise or physical therapy regimen. (Read more about Power Plate Technology Can Aid Physical Therapy)
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Human Stem Cells Return Motor Function to Paralyzed Rats
Researchers from the University of California, San Diego report that experimental rats recovered from blood flow related paralysis after receiving grafts of human spinal stem cells.
When damage occurs due to loss of blood flow to the spine's neural cells, applying human neural stem cells directly to the spinal cord achieves recovery of motor function. In this specific type of paralysis, known as spinal cord ischemia, there is no mechanical damage to the spinal cord. The brain motor centers remain partially connected to the spinal cord but the loss of inhibitory neurons leads to the degeneration of muscle control in lower limbs. (Read more about Human Stem Cells Return Motor Function to Paralyzed Rats)
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Spinal Decompression for Lower Back Pain
Spinal Decompression provides an alternative to surgery in many cases of lower back pain caused by herniated discs.
A herniated disc is a condition of the disc. The disc a jelly-like material between two bones in your spine. There is a middle section called a nucleus and an outer band called an annulus. As we age the outer band, or the annulus, which is a collagen based tissue, begins to break down. The nucleus, which is in the middle, migrates outside and puts pressure on the spinal nerve causing either pain or dysfunction. (Read more about Spinal Decompression for Lower Back Pain)
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Dr. Ronald Spiaggia
Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center
459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung,
NJ
07069
Call (888) 282-1203
If you are suffering from Neuropathy, then Performance Rehabilitation in Somerset County, New Jersey can help you. Neuropathy is a condition where pain, numbness, tingling, swelling, and muscle weakness occur in the extremities. Broadly defined, neuropathy is an abnormal functioning of the nerves. This condition affects over two million Americans. Until recently, there has been little treatment available to patients. Now, there is an alternative/adjunctive treatment to medication, which has a 90% success rate in treating patients for pain stemming from neuropathy.
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Dr. Howard Luks
University Orthopaedics
19 Bradhurst Ave. Ste 1300N
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 834-8517
Having a critical knee injury can be very difficult for a person who is prone to being quite active in their everyday life. It is also challenging for an athlete who isn't able to take on further challenges in his sport of passion. If you are either an active individual or an athlete suffering from this particular problem and are in dire need of surgery, turning to any knee surgeon just won't cut it. That is why you need to seek care from Dr. Howard J. Luks, MD at University Orthopaedics, PC in Westchester, New York. He is a qualified medical professional who makes fulfilling your specific needs his number one priority.
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South Coast Spine Center
South Coast Spine Center
180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 200
San Diego,
CA
91902
Call 888-337-9408
If you are extremely immobile because of severe back pain, it can derive from sleeping in a bad position or it can spontaneously occur when you are out running errands. Dr. Bruce Bell, DC, QME and his trained team at South Coast Spine Center will make sure to treat your severe back pain with the best they can offer.
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R. Jeffrey Grondel, M.D.
100 North Green Valley Parkway Suite 310
Henderson,
NV
89074
Call 888-856-0705
Torn rotator cuff%u2014these words, uttered by your doctor, may have been accompanied by the dreaded word, surgery. If you are an athlete with an injured shoulder, you want to avoid painful surgery that will keep you out for the rest of the season. Rotator cuff injuries need care from a doctor experienced in determining whether there is a need for surgery, and what kind of treatment and rehabilitation will be necessary. Dr. R. Jeffrey Grondel, MD of the Orthopaedic Institute of Henderson, Nevada, has extensive experience in diagnosing and treating rotator cuff injuries, and can help you regain tendon and ligament health.
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Dr. Kenneth Zaslav
Advanced Orthopedic Centers
7858 Shrader Road
Richmond,
VA
23294
Call (888) 566-9376
Did you injure your shoulder playing football or baseball? Shoulder injuries are a very common result of sports activities. Fortunately, there are a number of options awaiting you at Advanced Orthopedic Centers in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Kenneth Zaslav, MD of Advanced Orthopedic Centers specializes in sports medicine.
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Dr. Jonathan Donath
Westchester Spinal Decompression Center
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Call 914-908-5562
You can't get out of bed, go to work, or play with your children. You've tried invasive medical treatments and pain medication but you've resigned yourself to living a life in pain. Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS is a chiropractic doctor who offers proven, non invasive, back pain treatment in Westchester, New York, allowing patients to live lives free of pain.
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Dr. David Podell, DC
Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilation
115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater,
NJ
07020
Call (888) 319-4510
Dr. Podell employs safe and effective techniques to ease your back and neck pain. As the director of the Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation in Bergen County, New Jersey, Dr. Podell and his staff offer comprehensive treatment for the most painful back conditions. Under his care, your health and s
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Austin Chiropractic Center
Austin Chiropractic Center
6800 West Gate Blvd, Ste 117
Austin,
Texas
78745
Call 512-371-6936
If chronic back pain or any other conditions alike is the cause for your decrease of satisfaction in life, contact the Austin Chiropractic Center in Austin, Texas and ask if their spinal decompression treatment is a suitable option to help your pain go away
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Dr. Leif Choi, Chiropractor
Health Source Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab
6163 SW Murray Blvd.
Beaverton,
Oregon
97008
Call (888) 836-8057
When you are suffering from back pain, you want to get to the root of the problem and fix it. Go to Health Source of Beaverton Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab in Portland, Oregon for the professionals who will directly stop the underlying pain from common back problems, such as arthritis and degenerative joint disease. Dr. Leif Choi, DC will be healing your pain through spinal decompression therapy, an efficient method that is being used all over the United States Asia, Europe and Canada.
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Dr. Southern California Spine Center
Southern California Spine Center
9095 Rio San Diego Dr. Suite 155
San Diego,
CA
92108
Call 619-916-3296
Millions of Americans suffer from back and neck pain and have been unsatisfied with the limitations within traditional medicine. At the Southern California Spine Center, Back Doctor Chiropractic Dr. Michael Mountain and his group of medical experts have years of experience and the most advanced noninvasive technology available in the world to safely and effectively administer superior natural care. This team makes it their top priority to give each patient extraordinary personal care before, during, and after chiropractic treatment.
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R. Jeffrey Grondel, M.D.
100 North Green Valley Parkway Suite 310
Henderson,
NV
89074
Call 888 856-0705
When you're passionate about sports, an injury can be devastating and can turn your world upside down. With the right help from a surgeon who is an expert in the field of orthopedic sports medicine, it's possible for you to get back on the field again. Dr. Jeffrey Grondel, MD at his office in Las Vegas, Nevada has undergone rigorous training in sports medicine, which gives him the necessary experience and in-depth knowledge to treat your sports injury.
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MedWell, L.L.C.
MedWell, L.L.C. Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy
33 Central Ave
Midland Park,
NJ
07432
Call (888) 820-2250
The right surgical procedure might help relieve your lower back or neck pain, but why go under the knife at all when there is an alternative of non-surgical spinal decompression? The treatment is painless, safe, non-invasive and drug-free; most importantly, it works. MedWell, L.L.C.'s team of physicians and physical therapists are located in Midland Park, Bergen County , NJ.
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Dr. Kenneth Zaslav
Advanced Orthopedic Centers
7858 Shrader Road
Richmond,
VA
23294
Call (888) 566-9376
Are you in need of knee surgery? Dr. Kenneth Zaslav, MD of Advanced Orthopedic Centers is a surgeon you can trust to get you back on your feet and resume your normal activities after a knee injury. Dr. Zaslav specializes in sports medicine, and has extensive training and experience in knee surgery.
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Dr. Leif Choi, Chiropractor
Health Source Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab
6163 SW Murray Blvd.
Beaverton,
Oregon
97008
Call (888) 836-8057
If you're an athlete plagued with a serious injury that is limiting you on the sports field, then you shouldn't sit back and wait for a miracle to happen. Getting effective sports medicine from a group of professionals that can pinpoint the main cause of your condition is just what you need to get up and running again. Dr. Leif Choi, DC and his staff at Health Source of Beaverton Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab in Beaverton, Oregon have both the equipment as well as the skills to help you successfully rehabilitate and resume playing the sports activities you enjoy.
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South Coast Spine Center
South Coast Spine Center
180 Otay Lakes Road, Suite 200
San Diego,
CA
91902
Call 888-337-9408
Spinal Stenosis could be quite a headache to live day to day with. It can cause you to experience much tension and pain in your lower back and deter your ability to perform basic tasks, regardless of how simple they may be. You can go on feeling restricted or you could make the effort to find treatment for Spinal Stenosis and Lower Back Pain before it becomes even more severe than it already is. If you choose option B, then Dr. Bruce Bell, DC at South Coast Spine Center in East San Diego, is just the specialist for you to see. Not only is he an expert in his field, but he also has a lot of sympathy for patients in a similar predicament as yours. He, too, once had a severe spinal condition, meaning he can definitely put himself in your shoes and make certain that you receive the same degree of justice he had once received from chiropractic care himself.
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R. Jeffrey Grondel, M.D.
100 North Green Valley Parkway Suite 310
Henderson,
NV
89074
Call 888-856-0705
A tendon injury in your quadriceps, the Achilles tendon, or biceps can really curb your ability to get on with your everyday life. It can induce a throbbing sensation of pain that makes lifting, gardening, playing sports, or simply walking much more difficult for you than the average individual. That is why it is so urgent that you seek treatment with Dr. R. Jeffrey Grondel, M.D, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He utilizes advanced and safe techniques that are made to mend your condition until you're able to live your life to the fullest again.
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Dr. Roger W. Spencer, M.D.
MUA Center of Orlando
132 Benmore Drive
Winter Park,
FL
32792
Call 888-232-8152
A good practitioner is always on the lookout for ways to treat their patients. Doctors who seek to master new and effective clinical methods often visit the MUA Research Institute in Orlando, FL for certification in manipulation under anesthesia. Under Dr. Spencer's experienced tutelage you will learn chiropractic procedures that have lead to positive medical results in the lives of thousands of patients.
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Dr. Kenneth Zaslav
Advanced Orthopedic Centers
7858 Shrader Road
Richmond,
VA
23294
Call (888) 566-9376
Were you taken out of the game because of a sports injury? Dr. Kenneth Zaslav, MD of Advanced Orthopedic Centers in Virginia can help you get back to playing sooner than you think. The Advanced Orthopedic Center is made up of doctors who specialize in specific aspects of medicine as well as specific parts of the body.
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Manhattan Footcare, PC
52 Duane Street
New York,
NY
10001
Call (888) 567-6446
Bothered by bunions? Get them treated by Board Certified Dr. George Pace in Manhattan. He has wide experience and training in sports medicine and related injuries. His practice at Manhattan Footcare offers state-of-the-art foot surgery facilities.
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Dr. Howard Goodman
Herniated Disc Center
15 Park Avenue (Btw 34-35th St)
Manhattan,
NY
10016
Call (888) 292-7798
Para el dolor crónico de espalda, su respuesta es Spine Force. El Dr. Howard Goodman en New York City le proporciona alivio a su dolor crónico con un cuidado quiropráctico especializado. El Dr. Goodman ofrece en su práctica una estabilización central exclusiva y altos protocolos de revitalización para asegurar que los pacientes permanezcan saludables después del tratamiento.
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