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The Case for Strength Training After Age 45
Strength training is an important safeguard against muscle loss in later life, and recent studies suggest that maintaining muscle mass may also reduce the risk ...
Life Course Immunization: More Than Just Flu Season
Immunization is recognized globally as an effective means of preventing and minimizing the impact of infectious diseases such as influenza, pneumonia and shingles. An article ...
Baylor Expert Shares Tips to Help Kids Maintain, Improve Fitness During Time Out of School
Millions of children and teens throughout the United States are relegated to their homes in attempt to help “flatten the curve” and spread of COVID-19. ...
Holiday ideas for eating healthier and eating well
It’s the holiday season and that means food. Dr. Tim Harlan, executive director of the Goldring Center of Culinary Medicine at Tulane University, has ...
Nutrition science is advancing longer life spans
Consumers are inundated daily with the latest nutrition findings popping up in their newsfeed or in advertisements touting the benefits of the latest food trend. ...
Could elite athletes' body types and training style affect their cardiovascular risks?
A new, first-time study by Tulane University has revealed that former National Football League (NFL) players, particularly those with larger body sizes, were found to ...
Combating Climate Change
A recent survey of 26 nations found that climate change ranks as the world’s top security threat, even ahead of terrorism and cyber attacks, while ...
Hearing Loss: More than just an inconvenience
You may be aware that hearing function decreases as one ages, but are you informed of the significant impact hearing loss has on health? A ...
Grip Strength of Children Gives Clues about Their Future Health, Study Finds
Measuring hand grip can help identify youths who could benefit from lifestyle changes to improve health, Baylor researcher says Adolescents with a strong hand grip — ...