Bone Density Awareness: Not Just For Women

May 13, 2008 7:17 PM | Your Body | Comments (1)

Bone density is a topic usually geared toward women, but it’s actually a concern for men, too.  Although it may seem otherwise, bone is living tissue.  It is constantly breaking down and rebuilding itself.  As we age, our bone breaks down more than it rebuilds, and this leads to decreased bone density.  Decreased bone density can lead to osteoporosis and fractures. Preventative medicine is best, and there are some things we can do to maintain better bone density as we get older.

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Dealing with Injuries

May 3, 2008 9:01 AM | Exercise | Comments (0)

Injuries are very real obstacles for fitness enthusiasts and athletes.  Most of the time, we can prevent them by warming up before exercise, executing proper form during our workouts, and cooling down afterwards.  But try as we might to avoid them, injuries sometimes do occur.  You may remember learning about the acronym RICE.  This is the general rule of thumb for initial treatment of injuries.  It stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation. Too often, people implement the RICE technique, and do nothing further.   A doctor needs to be consulted in order to determine the extent of the injury.

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