We all know that muscle loss is a natural part of aging. The problem is, it often starts much earlier than we realize. The signs of muscle loss can be subtle. You may have noticed it’s a little harder ...
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Vitamin D, often dubbed the "sunshine vitamin," plays a vital role in the health of our bones and muscles. Yet, its importance is often underestimated. In this article, we'll dive into why vitamin D ...
Body builders have it right: Vitamin E does help build strong muscles, and scientists appear to have figured out one important way it does it. Vitamin E has long known as a powerful antioxidant, and ...
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Vitamin D is essential for many bodily processes, particularly the development of healthy bones. A 25-hydroxy vitamin D test can reveal whether the vitamin D levels in a person’s blood are within a ...
In that vein, experts suggest older adults prioritize the six pillars of movement: push, pull, carry, hinge, squat and overhead press to maintain day-to-day mobility as they age. Beginning around age ...
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Patients who take statins to lower high cholesterol levels often complain of muscle pains, which can lead them to stop taking the highly effective medication and put them at greater risk of heart ...