This is a pretty amazing study! Canadian researchers at McMaster University Medical Center in Hamilton, Ontario showed that resistance training by healthy seniors (in this case over age 65) can reverse aging in the muscle tissue. Notice the study didn’t say slow down or stop, but actually reverse! (You can read the complete study on ...…
Two studies published in the May 2007 Archives of Ophthalmology have shown that vitamin D and the omega-3 fatty acids from fish may help lower the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration. Age-related macular degeneration, also known as AMD, is a progressive eye disease of the retina that affects the light-sensing cells in the central ...…
As a physical preparation coach, I sometimes get into discussions with my friends or family regarding nutrition and weight loss. While I always enjoy talking “shop” and want to help as many people as I can live a healthier lifestyle, it didn’t take too many of these conversations to figure out this truth; while a ...…
Canadian freestyle mogul skier, four-time World Cup champion, 2006 gold medal Olympian, and USANA-sponsored athlete Jennifer Heil once again clinched World Cup victory on March 2 in Norway in both the single and dual moguls. Incredibly, Jennifer was also crowned the all-around title champion in the same competition! “Being Olympic Champion, World Champion, and four-time ...…
Despite efforts to increase knowledge and emphasis on osteoporosis prevention and treatment, research indicates that many women treated for osteoporosis have low levels of vitamin D, a nutrient necessary for adequate bone mineralization. …