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Education May Cut Dementia Risk, Study Finds – NYTimes.com

This is a great article that summarizes the benefits of education for dementia. Bear in mind that learning can be physical, such as through exercise, performance, and skilled movements. Consider the research on Parkinsons disease and dancing — as people with Parkinsons dance they get better. It’s the new (or relatively new) learned skilled coupled

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New Dietary Guidelines Urge Less Sugar for All and Less Protein for Boys and Men

Want to lose weight and get healthy? These new guidelines sound like a great news bite but they are essentially watered down, old recommendations with a twist. To eat less than 10% of calories from sugar is too much. Moreover all sugars are not created equally, especially from fruit with fiber.Even more stinging is the

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Watch “Build Strong Hips and a Healthy Back The Cross Behind Part 2” on YouTube

https://youtu.be/qgK3a7VYY4A The video above shows a key exercise that can help you build strong, dynamic glutes and hip muscles, as well as build balance. The Cross Behind is a great prep movement for sport specific training as well as general strength training. Check it out and share it!

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Nutrition Matters for Your Weight Loss and Control

Pick your foods wisely… not all fruits and vegetables are created equally. Our fitness professionals care about your nutrition: to optimize your weight control avoid starchy vegetables and fruit juices! This makes sense as corn, peas, and fruit juices are laden with carbohydrates and lack fiber that other fruits and vegetables provide. High carb intake

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Watch “Rope Conditioning for Weight Loss and Sports” on YouTube

Lose weight, gain power, and develop coordination. Watch this short clip of Rope Training at Naples Personal Training  (TM) with Dr. Wells and Cook. Battle ropes or ballistic ropes can be used to increase your metabolism, improve weight loss, power, coordination, and balance. Call today to gain a better, healthier you: 239-597-2370

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Lower Back Pain, PT or Injections

The below recent article from Reuters shows that injections for disc herniations provide only short temporary relief. Recall a recent study that showed injections with saline into the spine also produced the same pain reduction response as steroids. This shows a strong placebo effect, and that active exercise physical therapy still is the best choice

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