Distance running rebuilds the health of certain essential components of middle-aged knees. Could it be that marathon training and racing are actually good for our
Category: Aging
How Old Are You Really? What New Research Says About Your Biological Age
For years, health researchers and entrepreneurs have been studying aging down to the cellular level to see if it’s possible to slow, stop or even
Ways to Maximize Your Workout as You Get Older: Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard FIT40
Podcast with Jonathan Cannizzo of Optimum Nutrition joining Steve and Dr. Cole to discuss ways to maximize your workout as you get older. They discuss
Understanding Torn Meniscus Repair
Video Presented by JRF Ortho: The two crescent-shaped menisci in each knee absorb shock, disperse weight, and reduce friction when the knee moves. Activities such
Maintaining an Active Lifestyle after 40
Chicago Bulls & White Sox Physician Dr. Brian Cole: As we age, the get up and go might slow a bit or become more difficult.
Take Control of Your Tendons
A tendon is a connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone. This tissue can be subject to injury over a person’s lifespan. Tendons are unique
Balance–Lose It to Use It! How Tripping on a Treadmill Can Help Reduce Falls
Falls are a global problem. Exercise reduces falls in older adults, but usually requires balance, strength or aerobic training. Researchers discuss treadmill-based balance training, which
Treating Hip and Back Pain
Michelle’s Story: After several years of hip pain, long-time Naperville resident Michelle Reid, 62, eventually found that working out, taking long walks in the woods,
Exercise and cardiometabolic health: ‘Never too late to start exercising’
Exercise provides important and varied benefits for individuals with cardiometabolic disorders regardless of experience level, and certain exercise types may yield better outcomes for those
OPTIMUM NUTRITION Introduces GOLD STANDARD FIT 40™, Its First Supplement Line Formulated for Active Adults 40+
In recognition of a growing number of adults over 40 who maintain an active, athletic lifestyle, Optimum Nutrition (“ON”) has introduced the GOLD STANDARD FIT
When Is Shoulder Replacement a Good Option?
Understanding this fastest growing joint replacement When advanced osteoarthritis in the shoulder results in pain and loss of function, and nonsurgical treatments no longer help, joint replacement
Scientists Now Know How Sleep Cleans Toxins From the Brain
The synchronized brain waves of non-REM sleep may play a key role in preventing toxins from accumulating in a person’s brain. Laura Lewis and her