Main roads The rising cost of health insurance under the Affordable Care Act is forcing millions of families to drop coverage New research shows that the cheapest plans without subsidies are becoming unaffordable for ordinary people As healthier people drop…
Five key moves to strengthen your midsection after 55, beyond endless setbacks. After age 55, changes in muscle mass, activity level, posture, and metabolism often make the midsection one of the places where extra weight and flab appear. Many people…
“When all are one and one is all.” ~ Robert Plant, “Stairway to Heaven” Because Netflix documentaries Aaron Rodgers: Conundrum came out, I had patients asking me if they should try herbal remedies to help them heal injuries. And some…
Chronic knee pain is a common musculoskeletal condition and affects mobility, independence and quality of life. It is often associated with osteoarthritis, cartilage degeneration, previous trauma, or long-term joint stress. Many patients are searching today knee massager solution as a…
A key asset that keeps you active and independent as you age is the ability to walk. If you go to the gym for regular exercise, kudos to you. After all, aging brings many changes to your body, and it’s…
I’m sitting next to a brown and bald Santa Claus. Type. But instead of asking me what I want for Christmas, she asks me, “Who are you?” It took a long time, a plane from North America to India and…
Aging affects every living organism at a deep microscopic level. Biological systems slow down as birthday candles pile up on the cake. For decades, researchers have dismissed this physical decline as simple wear and tear from everyday life. Modern laboratories…
We are all watching a different show these days. However, whether it’s scripted or not, when the opening credits start, most of us click that little icon at the bottom right of the screen that says Skip Intro. Maybe we’re…
Every October, a quiet caravan emerges from north of the Mason-Dixon line. Michigan retirees check tire pressure and top up the windshield fluid. Ohio couples begin emptying refrigerators and rerouting mail. By November, I-95 looks like a slow-moving parade of…
How many steps can you take in 60 seconds after 60? The coach calculates what your score means. Stepping may be the most accessible fitness test we have. You can do this outside, around the neighborhood, in the park, through…
