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Sarcopenia is universal Risk factors for sarcopenia include age, gender, and level of physical activity. Everyone on earth is affected by the loss of muscle mass that comes with aging. But it is not the same for everyone, and only you get to decide how severe sarcopenia can really be. Sarcopenia sets in at some…

Today, watch out for when the Comfy Couch Turns Ugly Your sofa should be a place for relaxation The world will be watching the Kansas City Chiefs play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers today, and most will be watching from a reclined couch while stuffing their face with carbs. This ritual has become a tradition that…

Core stability contributes to spinal longevity Your core is so much more than a six-pack of abs. It is an entire network of muscles that stretches from the top to the bottom of your spine, lending support to the vertebrae which are constantly under pressure, keeping you upright, preventing injury, and enabling a full range…

Spines are finite structures 21st century humans are certainly living longer but it is worth asking how we are living in the later years of our life. The spine is the pinnacle of wellness- the structure that allows us to truly be human. It supports the weight of our upper bodies and keeps us upright; it…

More important than a traditional vitamin (VITAMIN D) Your body craves vitamin D. The nutrient is even more than a traditional vitamin because your body uses it as a prohormone, or precursor of a hormone. Medical Journals agree: A human body produces vitamin D as a response to sun exposure. A person can also boost…

Is your day scheduled around eating? Or is eating scheduled around your day? Chances are, if you live an on-the-go lifestyle, it is the latter. Which means that our food choices, as well as the way we eat, are at the mercy of a hectic schedule that leaves little time for our well being. We…

Poor posture to the fore We are all aware of the role posture plays in spinal health, and it is an essential one. But as a nation, our postural health is under threat. Sitting up straight with your head back is all well and good, but that doesn’t address the fact that our bodies simply…

Why does my body feel so tight all the time? The problem is our lifestyles: in the morning we wake up from a sub-par sleep, get on with our commute, sit all day at work, commute back home, sit and relax. Without any exercise or stretching, your body has no defense against the tension that…

Let’s choose a movement that directly addresses the problems associated with sitting The standing hip shift addresses the following bio-mechanical shortcomings:  It contracts the gluteus maximus which remains weak from lack of use in people who sit a lot.  Reduces anterior pelvic tilt which is caused by stiffness in the hips and pulls your spine…

Spotlight: deep friction massage for athletes The most common type of sports injuries involve damage to muscles and connective tissue which are exposed to elevated levels of stress during physical activity. When they are strained or sprained past their breaking point, inflammation, stiffness and pain are likely to set in. These symptoms are a normal…