February 16th, 2012 | 
Author: Intense headaches that appear to be centered around the eyes may indicate glaucoma, one of the most common eye problems in men and women over 60.
Glaucoma occurs when fluids in the eye, which normally drain out internally, lose that ability because of a blockage in a small drainage duct. Pressure builds up and can press on the optic nerve or other structures. Read the rest of this entry »
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Known as botulinum toxin A, it is considered a scourge in the food service industry. But to those in the cosmetic surgery business, it’s yet another non-invasive procedure in the growing arsenal of methods to mollify the distasteful signs of aging. Read the rest of this entry »
Stephanie faces off against Ted and wisely sits down to lower her center of gravity (I learned this in physics). Ted still man-handles her into the water at which point Stephanie reaches up and grabs him by the foot and pulls him down. Jeff continues to speak to that group of playground bullies who for the first time in their lives are made to follow rules to win, “Stephanie, what are you doing? You were in the water. You weren’t even close to the attack zone.” Read the rest of this entry »
Estrogen replacement therapy seemed a promising treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, or AD, after several small clinical trials. However, a recent study shows that estrogen replacement is not effective in slowing mental deterioration in Alzheimer’s patients. The report appears in the Feb. 23 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
To date, one systematic study(3) has been conducted to investigate music levels in aerobics and body-conditioning classes and their potential to damage the hearing of participants. Another recent study(5) on a possible relationship between aerobics classes and hearing loss was conducted through an affiliation with the University of New York College of Medicine. Read the rest of this entry »
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To build the $400,000 center, PGA transformed two racquetball courts and some extra hall space into a mini club. The facility includes a 1,600-square-foot aerobic room that also serves as a site for free fitness seminars, separate areas for cardiovascular and selectorized equipment, a stretching area, and a computerized fitness testing center. Read the rest of this entry »
It has long been known that smokers are at a much higher risk for developing heart disease than are nonsmokers. Some smokers hope that taking antioxidant vitamins, such as vitamin E, can reduce their risk of smoking-related heart trouble.
Two years ago, the fitness center at PGA National Resort and Spa looked like any other club that’s past its prime. Although functional, its equipment was outdated and its interior design was in need of attention. “It was like most hotel gyms you see,” says Fitness Director Randy Myers. “We had some first-generation equipment in here that should’ve been in a museum some place.” Read the rest of this entry »
The introduction of new forms of exercise into the commercial or consumer markets is usually viewed in the scientific community with skepticism until research and documentation is obtained regarding their validity and training effects.4,5 Lateral motion training is one form of exercise that was promoted as a legitimate aerobic workout before much research had been conducted. Read the rest of this entry »
Young men interested in bodybuilding often resort to a variety of supplements to enhance the muscle-building effects of weight training.
Although natural male hormones, such as testosterone, are legally available only with a doctor’s prescription, there are some substances, sold as dietary supplements, which promise to have the same effects. One such supplement is the hormone androstenedione.