You can get an estimate of your risk for a heart attack or stroke with an online heart health calculator; The factors used to calculate your heart health can be modified through consultation with your personal physician. I’d like to highlight this week the second of the five numbers that I believe every adult should…
OPTIMUM NUTRITION GOLD STANDARD FIT 40 FOR ATHLETES OVER 40 Muscle Recovery Training & Performance Joint Health Don’t let your age hold you back from competing at the top of your game. Optimum Nutrition’s high-quality line of GOLD STANDARD Fit 40 sports nutrition products is formulated for active adults who’ve reached the age of 40…
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 reverse the factors that influence how getting older affects us. Now their findings have the potential to shake up everything we thought we knew about aging, but the burning question…
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 the importance of exercise in the aging population, the nutritional needs of aging adults, and how the Gold Standard FIT40 line of products can help with healthy aging. Jonathan Cannizzo…
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 40 family of products, an addition to its high-quality GOLD STANDARD portfolio. The GOLD STANDARD FIT 40 family includes GOLD STANDARD FIT 40 MUSCLE RECOVERY PROTEIN, GOLD STANDARD FIT 40…
Evidence shows that physical activity reduces the risk of fall-related injuries in older people by 32-40%, yet only 27% of older adults are achieving the recommended amount of weekly physical activity. The 2018 PAGAC Scientific Report provides strong evidence that physical activity reduces the risk of fall-related injuries in older people by 32-40%, and this…
Patients over age 50 who underwent an all inside arthroscopic repair technique had lower rates of subsequent total knee surgery than a similar group that was only observed, according to research presented at the American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting today. Dr. Jason L. Dragoo from Stanford Medicine in Redwood City, Calif., and…
The brain’s small blood vessels play a role in conditions that affect how clearly people think and could affect development of Alzheimer’s disease. Finding ways to maintain blood vessel health as people age is important. This study asked: “Is physical activity good for the brain’s small veins?” For two years, older adults took part in…
What is Osteoarthritis (OA)? Gradual breakdown of articular cartilage and bones within a joint. Osteoarthritis is typically caused by wear and tear and worsens over time. It most often occurs in individuals over the age of 50 but can be present in younger patients. Individuals with osteoarthritis may experience pain, swelling, stiffness and/or limited range…
Podcast with Lorenda Phillips, owner and founder of “Retired from Sports,” joining Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul to discuss the role of a transition coach and consultant in helping professional athletes transition into a successful position after their athletic career. Lorenda and her team help athletes find their new passion and purpose, thrive financially,…
Dr. Robert Spiro, Senior Vice President, Biologics, Development, Scientific and Clinical Affairs at Aesculap Biologics, LLC joins Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul to discuss biologic challenges faced in treating damaged cartilage and the importance of restoring damaged cartilage in preserving joint integrity. They also discuss technology currently in development for cartilage injury treatment and…
Dr. Charles Bush-Joseph from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and Steve Kashul talk with Peter Braun?MS, LAT, ATC, ITAT from ATI Physical Therapy. This discussion focuses on how?snow skiing can keep you young and what make skiing a unique type of exercise. The effects of time on one’s body are unavoidable and often substantial. Many of…