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How to avoid muscle mass loss as we age

How to avoid muscle mass loss as we age

The commonly known saying, “Nothing is certain but death and taxes,” could have added muscle mass loss too. That’s because a natural part of aging that every single one of us will develop, to some degree, is losing muscle mass. Loss of muscle mass has a name, and it’s called sarcopenia.  Defining sarcopenia Sarcopenia is… Read more

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Men’s urinary health resolutions for 2023

The end of the year is almost here, making it a perfect time to set goals for improving your urinary health. Don’t take urinary health for granted. Unfortunately, unless you’ve had problems with urinary issues, few of us have a plant for preventing potential future urinary problems with wellness checks and urinary awareness. Men may… Read more

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How to recognize a Vitamin D deficiency

Winter is here and that means many of us are at a higher risk for a vitamin D deficiency. Currently, it’s estimated that vitamin D deficiencies affect four of every ten people in the U.S. That’s a lot of people walking around deficient in a critical vitamin that performs many important functions in the body…. Read more

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5 Things to know before leaving the hospital to go home

Hardly any of us like hospital stays.  The sooner we can get out, the better. The excitement and relief can be palpable when the doctor gives their blessing that you have recovered enough to be released to go back home. That’s why the last thing you want is readmission soon after discharge. But before you… Read more

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Quick, intense bursts of physical activity offers big health benefits

There’s good news for those finding it hard to fit in a daily thirty minute workout. A study published online in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that all moderate and vigorous activity throughout the day count towards reducing your risk of death, even if it’s a short burst of activity.  Short bursts… Read more