Archive for the ‘Musculoskeletal’ Category

How To Boost Your Metabolism

How To Boost Your Metabolism

Your training doesn’t stop when you stop training. What you drink and eat is important in the minutes and hours after you run

DEXA scanning to monitor muscle mass

DEXA scanning to monitor muscle mass

A DEXA scan reveals important information about the health of your muscular and skeletal systems; it tells you if your bones are strong and if you have enough lean muscle mass

Maintaining a healthy pelvic floor in men

Maintaining a healthy pelvic floor in men

Pelvic floor issues in aging men The pelvic floor is less of a problem for aging men, who have been spared the trauma of childbirth. Nonetheless, one in five men over the age of 60 have urinary incontinence. Many men suffer from an overactive bladder due to damage to the nerves and muscles with chronic

Heberden’s nodes – another unexpected visitor!

Heberden’s nodes – another unexpected visitor!

Heberden’s nodes are bony swellings in the joints closest to the end of the fingers and toes. They are a sign of osteoarthritis

The pelvic floor and aging

The pelvic floor and aging

One of the keys to successful aging is getting the best support in place and holding onto it for as long as possible. A good example of this is the pelvic floor

How can I prevent osteoporosis?

How can I prevent osteoporosis?

Bone is not a lifeless skeleton, but rather a dynamic metabolic organ always on the go. Is osteoporosis an inevitable part of aging? What can you do to prevent it

The aging body and osteoarthritis

The aging body and osteoarthritis

A decrease of synovial fluid lubrication or the wearing down of the protective cartilage cover leads to pain and stiffness, known as osteoarthritis