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Lifting Weights Benefits Aging Men and Women
Posted on 2009-09-23 08:14:40 in Exercise | Musculoskeletal |

Weightlifting rejuvenates blood flow to muscles thereby helping lessen muscle wasting that occurs naturally as people age.  Michael Rennie, from The University of Nottingham Schools of Graduate Entry Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (United Kingdom) reports that seniors need only engage in one hour of weightlifting, twice a week, to help preserve muscles that typically decrease with age and may become injured in falls.

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In Aging Men, Brisk Daily Walk Can Slash Deaths by Half
Posted on 2009-09-23 08:09:36 in Exercise | Longevity |

In that exercise capacity is inversely related to risk of death, a study has determined that sedentary elderly men are at a markedly increased risk of dying, as compared to those men who engaged in regular physical activity.  Peter Kokkinos, from Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (Washington DC, USA), and colleagues studied 3,041 male veterans, ages 70 to 92 years, following the subjects for all-cause mortality for more than 20 years.

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Who's Who in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine
Posted on 2009-07-27 15:20:26 in Aging | Cardio-Vascular | Exercise | Longevity and Age Management | Musculoskeletal | Nutrition | Weight and Obesity |
Week of July 27, 2009

James T. Bell, PhD
CEO for International Fitness Professionals Association

Dr. Bell is the Director for the Fellowship in Preventative Medicine, Nutrition and Sports Medicine, which provides doctors and other sports medicine professionals with the knowledge, skills and ability they need to improve patient management through exercise and nutrition prescription. Dr. Bell is the CEO of the International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA), offering over 65 certification courses and certifying over 100,000 fitness and health professionals. He also serves as CEO of IFPA's subsidiary, Doctor's Fitness Centers. He holds two PhDs in Exercise Science and is currently pursuing a PhD degrees in Naturopathic Medicine. With over 70 certifications and licenses in various areas of fitness, health, nutrition and sports medicine/psychology/conditioning, he is author or co‐author of 14 books and hundreds of articles on these subjects.

At the upcoming Anti-Aging Conference: Clinical Applications for In-Office Procedures in San Jose, California (September 9-12, 2009), Dr. Bell will present, Healthy Weight Loss Requires Losing Fat While Gaining Muscle , on Friday, September 11th.

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Simple blood test can help determine person's molecular age
Posted on 2009-06-19 12:40:43 in Aging | Exercise | Genetic Research | Longevity and Age Management |
A study has found that a simple blood can detect a protein called p16INK4a, the molecular biomarker of aging in humans, which is present in T-lymphocytes (T-cells). Continue reading…
A4M Call for Speakers for the 17th Annual Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine and Regenerative and Biomedical Technologies
Posted on 2009-05-14 09:46:40 in Aesthetic Medicine | Aging | Cancer | Cellular Reprogramming | DHEA | DNA repair | Estrogen | Exercise | Fatigue | Gene Therapy | Genetic Engineering | Healthcare and Information | Hormone Replacement Therapy | Hormone Therapy | Immune System | Infectious Disease | Longevity | Longevity and Age Management | Lymphatic Detoxification | Melatonin | Mitochondria | Musculoskeletal | Nanotechnology | Nutrition | Post Categories | Progesterone | Regenerative Medicine | Skin-Hair | Stem Cell Research | Stem Cell Research | Surgery | Testosterone | Weight and Obesity |
The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) Conference Program Committee would like to invite you to submit an abstract for poster presentation and/or speaking at the 17th Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine & Regenerative Biomedical Technologies to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, December 9-12, 2009.

ABSTRACTS DUE: JUNE 30, 2009

All abstracts should be focused on clinical interventions and be applicable to the specialty of Anti-Aging Medicine. Those abstracts that focus on current events in disease and society will be given priority. All content should be absent of commercial statements and/or product endorsement. Please include a minimum of 4 references. Continue reading…
Who's Who in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine
Posted on 2009-05-06 12:29:37 in Behavior | Cardio-Vascular | Exercise | Healthcare and Information | Longevity and Age Management | Mental Health | Musculoskeletal | Nutrition | Weight and Obesity |
Week of May 4, 2009

Gloria Hakkarainen, MD

Dr. Hakkarainen, Medical Director of Palm Beach Weight and Wellness integrates anti-aging medicine with traditional weight loss. The licensed professional team incorporates nutrition, behavior modification, fitness, Acupuncture, IV Infusion Therapy, Stretch, Muscular and Massage Therapies with specialized testing equipment and advanced bio-chemistry testing to customize treatment plans specific to health issues and/or disease risks.

At the upcoming Anti-Aging Conference: Clinical Applications for In-Office Procedures in San Jose, California (September 9-12, 2009), Dr. Hakkarainen will present, Biochemical Weapons for "Mass Reduction": Novel Approaches For the Treatment of Obesity, on Friday, September 11th, 2009.

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Being overweight can put girls at a higher risk of developing breast cancer later in life
Posted on 2009-05-05 09:46:54 in Cancer | Exercise | Longevity and Age Management | Nutrition | Weight and Obesity | Women's Health |
A study has found that an unhealthy diet and lack of exercise at a young age can put girls at an increased risk of developing breast cancer as adults. Continue reading…
Dr. Jim Bell, Chairman of the Fellowship in Preventative Medicine, Nutrition and Sports Medicine (FPMNSM) will be presenting at the Florida Academy of Osteopathy Conference., May 2nd at 3:30pm.
Posted on 2009-04-30 15:39:42 in Cardio-Vascular | Exercise | Fatigue | Healthcare and Information | Longevity and Age Management | Musculoskeletal | Nutrition | Stress | Weight and Obesity |
On Saturday, May 2nd at 3:30pm, Dr. Bell will be presenting on "Exercise, Nutrition and Sports Medicine Prescription for maximum health and longevity." The Florida Academy of Osteopathy conference will be held at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, FL. Everyone knows proper nutrition and exercise can be the key to a healthier, longer life...Dr. Bell will empower doctors and their patients to take these basic principles to a new, deeper and broader level than ever before. Continue reading…
Research shows that social dancing offers health benefits for seniors
Posted on 2009-04-15 14:20:53 in Aging | Exercise | Longevity and Age Management |
A study has found that social dancing offers older adults opportunities to participate in exercise they enjoy and to cultivate social interaction that helps keep them both physically and mentally fit. The study also found that social dancing helps prevent illness and promotes healthy aging. Continue reading…
Living to 100: part luck, part lifestyle choices, researchers find
Posted on 2009-04-10 09:38:06 in Aging | Demographics | Environment | Exercise | Longevity | Longevity and Age Management |
Researchers are working to unlock the secrets of longevity by studying a variety of different groups-- from Seventh-Day Adventists to centenarians living in Okinawa--to determine what combination of factors influence life span. Continue reading…
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