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Why Should You Know About Sarcopenia?A. Because you have it.B. Because you don’t want it.C. Because you can do something about it. Sarcopenia is the primary reason you don’t have as much energy as you once did. Or as much endurance. Or as much strength. Sarcopenia makes you more susceptible… Read more »
To Your Health Columns by Brian Cole
Your stiff neck
A stiff neck is primarily a problem that falls under the category Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI). I’m not saying we never need X-rays, MRI’s, orthopedists or neurologists. I am saying simple improvements in our daily (and nightly) behaviors should come first. When we accept responsibility for our health we are… Read more »
Weight we need to gain
Somewhere between 35 and 55, we start to notice an expansion. For men, it’s the waistline. For women, it seems to center in the lower abdomen, hips, and back of the arms. And for women, the problem is compounded by a reduction in estrogen, which triggers even more changes. But,… Read more »
Discipline equals improvement
Once upon a time, while preparing to lecture my teenage son, I asked him if he even knew what “discipline” was. He thought for a moment and answered: “Yeah. That’s something you do yourself or it gets done to you.” Clearly not in a desperate need for Dad’s advice, he… Read more »
The quick and easy way to look better
Quick and easy” sure sells weight loss diet books, so I thought the headline might draw you in. You’re in. Let’s talk about posture. Not just posture standing, but sitting, walking and performing daily activities. Simply, your mother was right. Sit up straight and stand tall. Proper posture reduces pressure on… Read more »
What can we do about these gas prices?
How about something that’s easy, safe and most of us can do? It’ll save you gas money and offer a lot of health benefits. WALK. Step one in improving our health and fitness is starting a walking program. Yes, we all should improve our eating habits. Yes, we all should… Read more »
The National Health Care Policy
I recently witnessed an example of how inflated pride and taking oneself too seriously can be damaging. So, because I never want that to happen to me, as I offer the very best solution to our entire National Health Care Policy Problem, I’ll do it “humbly.” Next November we vote.… Read more »
Try it this way
Thanksgiving! It’s always been my favorite holiday for a combination of reasons: it has no religious overtones that exclude anyone, it’s about family and friends and warmth and no matter how life has treated us, we can always find something to be thankful for. Okay, well that’s real nice, Brian,… Read more »
What you should know about your quadratus lumborum and your upper trapezius (Yes, you have ’em)
Many years ago, while studying anatomy/physiology I concluded that the quadratus lumborum (Q.L.) was the key muscle in most human movement (it’s a very deep muscle on each side of the lower spine). And I also decided that unless trained it was in a constant state of imbalance. This imbalance… Read more »