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    Take the Strong Path To Aging Better

    What is sarcopenia? The term “sarcopenia” was invented recently by Irwin Rosenberg. In 1989, he first referred to loss of skeletal muscle mass and size as “sarcopenia,” by combining the Greek word for “flesh” (Sarx) with the Greek word for “loss” (penia).  At the time, it was thought that the degenerative process being described was led by the loss of lean muscle mass with aging. Today, it is understood that inactivity causes muscles to lose strength through a process of denervation, the loss of nerve supply that signals muscle cells to act.  It impacts all of us as we age, […]
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January 7, 2014
Published by Life Extension

Obesity and Weight Loss

A startling 60 – 75% of the adult population in the United States is overweight or obese (American Heart Assc. 2012). Around the world, the prevalence of obesity has nearly doubled from 1980 to 2008 (Stevens 2012).
January 7, 2014
Published by CeliAct

5 Foods to Lead Your Gluten-Free Low Calorie Journey

Calories are our main source for energy, yet when we’re forced to start eating a gluten-free diet, we can face a new set of challenges where calories are concerned. For one thing, pre-packaged foods that are gluten-free can also be very high in sugar, meaning they have a lot of “empty” calories. Let’s take a look at how to determine the total number of calories you need each day. Then we’ll provide you with 5 gluten-free foods to base your low-calorie diet around. The Basal Metabolic Rate: How to Calculate Your Caloric Needs How many calories do you need each […]
December 23, 2013
Published by Dr. Mark Rosenberg

Royal Jelly: A Superfood Fit for a Queen (or King!)

In the world of alternative medicine, the health benefits of some products can get hyped as “superfoods” and are all the rage for a while.  Then, it seems they fade away when they become replaced by the newest craze.  But some “superfoods” truly stand the test of time both in the health benefits they offer and their stability of popularity over the years.  I’d like to tell you about one of these products – a superfood fit for Queens (and Kings!) – whose health benefits you can depend on. This Superfood Gives Your Health The Royal Treatment Bees have been […]
December 18, 2013
Published by Life Extension

Is S.A.D. Giving You the Holiday Blues?

The holidays aren’t always a happy time for everyone. People often remember loved ones who’ve passed away or left their lives, which can trigger feelings of sadness, nostalgia, and even emptiness. This is what’s typically referred to as the “holiday blues.” Sometimes, however, it can be a little more serious than that. Some people are actually affected by S.A.D. (seasonal affective disorder), a real psychological disorder. These symptoms usually appear in the winter months and closely mimic the holiday blues. In this post, we’ll shed some light on S.A.D.’s key features and how to treat it. What is S.A.D.? S.A.D. […]
December 17, 2013
Published by Dr. Mark Rosenberg

What Do Bees Know About Human Health?

Although I’ve told my patients about the health benefits of bee propolis before, some recent research has shown its properties to be particularly useful to people over 50.  So, I’d like to update some new findings about this simple bee product that has so many outstanding health benefits to humans.
December 10, 2013
Published by Life Extension

How vitamin D works against MS

A report published on December 9, 2013 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences explains how vitamin D, long suspected to play a role in the prevention of multiple sclerosis (MS), works to protect against the disease. Acting on the finding of previous research of a preventive benefit for vitamin D in a mouse model of MS, Anne R. Gocke, PhD, and her associates at Johns Hopkins University tested the effects of the bioactive form of vitamin D known as 1,25-dihyroxyvitamin D3 [1,25(OH)2D3] and found that administration of the vitamin prevented the animals from showing symptoms. They observed that immune system cells […]
November 12, 2013
Published by Scrubs

Health Q&A: Kickin’ the Caffeine Addiction

Dear Sean, I drink about a dozen Mountain Dews during every shift…it’s my one addiction and I know it’s not healthy but I just can’t shake it. What do you recommend to wean myself? – Love My Caffeine
November 5, 2013
Published by Dr. Mark Rosenberg

Boomers: Are You Eating a SAD diet? You May Be at Risk

Did you know that most medical doctors don’t know much about nutrition? It’s true.  Maybe they’ve taken a class in medical school about the basics and, unless they pursue nutrition further, they really don’t learn much about it.  As a result, they often tell their patients that if they eat a “balanced” diet, that’s all they need to maintain good health.