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Could Exercise Hold The Key To Dementia Prevention?

Could Exercise Hold The Key To Dementia Prevention?

ByFitness ClubDec 4, 2017

Currently, more than 5 million people in the U.S. are living with Alzheimer’s, a disease which accounts for up to 80% of all dementia diagnoses. While there is no cure for this condition and scientists aren’t exactly sure what causes someone to develop it, a new study has found that…

Gluten Free Power Breakfast Is ‘Like Oatmeal, But Better’

Gluten Free Power Breakfast Is ‘Like Oatmeal, But Better’

ByFitness ClubNov 17, 2017

Today, there are 3.1 million Americans who follow a gluten-free diet. Of those 3.1 million, however, roughly 72% are classified as people without celiac disease yet still avoiding gluten (PWAGs). Whether an individual needs to avoid gluten because of health issues or not, the popularity of this new diet is…

Fall Related Hip Fractures In Elderly: Throw Rugs To Blame?

Fall Related Hip Fractures In Elderly: Throw Rugs To Blame?

ByFitness ClubNov 14, 2017

A new study suggests one of the most common causes of falls resulting in hip fractures for elderly individuals is throw rugs. In fact, every 11 seconds, an elderly person receives emergency room treatment for injuries sustained in a fall. This situation cannot go unattended. At least that is the…

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Study: Why Hot Tubs Should be Utilized Following Intense Activity Instead of Ice Baths

ByFitness ClubNov 10, 2017

Often times after runners take part in a race or a marathon, they tend to hop right into an ice bath to relax their muscles. However, a new study says that ice baths shouldn’t be taken and that runners should take a soak in a hot tub instead. According to…

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Study: Botox May Soon be an Option for Children and Teens

ByFitness ClubNov 10, 2017

Botox has been known for treating men and women who want to tame and erase their fine lines and wrinkles. But now, the injectable is being used for more than just appearance, and for those of a younger age. According to an article in New Beauty, millennials are starting on prejuvenation…

Local School District Reinvents Gym Class

Local School District Reinvents Gym Class

ByFitness ClubNov 10, 2017

Victor Schools have decided to overhaul their approach to physical education by replacing gym class with a series of options ranging from dance to self-defense and plenty in between, an outside-the-box idea which educators believe will help students have a healthier relationship with physical activity. When asked about these changes,…

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