Arthritis

In that overweight is a major risk factor for the development and progression of knee osteoarthritis, researchers find that weight loss not only reduces the risks of disease onset, but lessens the symptoms in those who develop it as well.

Typically, strength weakens with age, which can lead to disability and increased risk of falls. Chiung-ju Liu, of Indiana University (USA), and colleagues studied data from 121 trials involving 6,700 older men and women. Overall, the team found that progressive resistance training reduced weakness and improved study subjects’ abilities to perform both basic and more complex tasks of daily living.

Week of July 6, 2009

David Brownstein, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, Wayne State University of Medicine

In private practice in Farmington Hills, Michigan, Dr. Brownstein is the author of three books, The Miracle of Natural Hormones, Overcoming Thyroid Disorders, and Overcoming Arthritis.

He is the principal investigator on two research studies, and is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at Wayne State University of Medicine.

At the upcoming Anti-Aging Conference: Clinical Applications for In-Office Procedures in San Jose, California (September 9-12, 2009), Dr. Brownstein will present, Iodine: The Most Misunderstood Nutrient, on Friday, September 11th.

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At the upcoming 17th World Congress on Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine in Orlando(April 23-25, 2009), Dr. Mercola will be presenting, How Sunshine May Reduce Cancer by 50%, a review of optimal therapeutic ranges and crucial laboratory details that are necessary to properly interpret the results. Also will explain how recent studies impact many practical considerations of optimal UV and sun exposure to optimize vitamin D therapy. . For more information, call 1-888-997-0112. Continue reading…