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Exercise and Fitness For Seniors

By on December 28, 2012 in Weight Loss, Fitness

At age 47, Martina Navratilova returned to Wimbledon and represented the United States in the 2004 Athens Olympics. In September, seventy-three year old Ed Whitlock shattered his own world age class marathon record by completing a marathon in under 3 hours. Ed is the first 70+ human in history to attain this goal and he [...]

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Early Detection: Making a Difference in Osteoporosis

By on February 7, 2012 in Joints, Bones & Muscles

Osteoporosis is a medical condition where the bone is caused to lose it’s density. As it develops, the bone starts to become porous and in the end not nearly as strong as it used to be and also very brittle. Because of this, a person who suffers with it is much more likely to have [...]

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Can Vitamin D Help You Live Longer?

By on November 8, 2011 in Guest Articles, Health and Vitality

Vitamin D is often casually referred to as the “sunshine vitamin” since it is normally produced by the body after exposure to direct sunlight. However, many experts say that we’re not getting enough, and should supplement our intake via vitamin D-rich foods and supplements. In addition, many studies suggest that vitamin D can not only help improve quality of life, but possibly even cut the risk of life-threatening conditions.

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Bone-Protec – Healthy Bones Naturally

By on May 8, 2011 in Herbs For Health, Joints, Bones & Muscles

Xtend-Life Bone-Protec contains key active ingredients, essential vitamins and minerals and other co-factors to help protect and benefit your skeletal system, for improved posture, mobility, strength, reduced pain, and reduced risk of degenerative disease. Xtend-Life has sourced the best quality ingredients to create the best synergistic solution… * Okinawan Coral Calcium has been harvested in [...]

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Staying Bone Fit After 40

By on June 29, 2010 in Joints, Bones & Muscles

Did you know that bone density decreases with age? As we age, our risk for bone diseases such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis increases. Women are at greater risk if they lead a sedentary lifestyle. If you smoke, or drink excessive alcoholic or caffeinated beverages or have a mineral-poor diet you also increase your [...]

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