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Health and Fitness

Robert Grayson, MD, FAAP

Fitness, Exercise and Weight Management Fitness for Seniors - a special, comprehensive supplement on fitness for older adults. The supplement contains articles from the American College of Sports Medicine, National Institute of Aging, and the International Council on Active Aging. 6 Month Calorie Restriction (25%) improves biomarkers of longevity including reducing fasting insulin levels and core body temperature in overweight individuals (from JAMA, April 5, 2006) Calorie Restriction - does it increase longevity? (March 2008) Glycemic control in Type 2 Diabetes improved with aerobic and resistance exercise. Aim for a Healthy Weight - a new website from NIH with weight management tools and advice. (2/09) Sleep and Well Being Talking with your doctor - NIH Tips with the focus on seniors. Meditation - techniques and strategies to control or focus attention; from the NIH - National Center for Alternative and Complementary Medicine "Your Guide to Healthy Sleep", a comprehensive 60 page booklet on sleep published by the NIH in March 2006. Click here for more information. Sleep and Well Being - at least in rats, anyway Brain Health Cognitive training not dependent on memorization benefits older adults with mild memory impairment says NIH supported study. (11/2007). Memory gains were seen after reasoning and speed training. (Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society (2007), 13: 953-960) NIH seeks new strategies to preserve brain health as we age! Alcoholism Alert - from the NIH. This article summarizes current knowledge about alcohol metabolism and its effects. Musculoskeletal Health Osteoarthritis - Efficacy of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate: NIH reports that these supplements are more effective if pain is moderate to severe Low Back Pain - avoid low back exercises say UCLA experts! "Prevent Falls - Prevent Injuries" For more articles on Health and Fitness, Click Here