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REAL-News--October-2023Oct 01

October 1, 2023 By Irv Rubenstein

REAL News – October 2023

October 2023 The Weakening of Menopause: Another Insult Sarcopenia is the loss of lean muscle mass (LMM) that takes place as we age even if you do muscle-building exercises. Women are more apt to suffer the long-term effects of sarcopenia after menopause: reduced metabolism, greater risk of LMM-associated disability such as bone loss, fractures, moreRead More

Filed Under: Real News Tagged With: blood pressure, menopause, musculoskeletal injury, patellofemoral pain syndrome, rehabilitation, strength training, women's health

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August 2, 2018 By Irv Rubenstein

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 August 2018  Resistance Training, Blood Pressure & Sleep High blood pressure (HBP) is one of the most prevalent cardiovascular diseases in the US with estimates of 25% of Americans having it. HBP has recently been defined as a systolic (top) number above 130 mmHg and a diastolic (bottom) number above 90. Ideal is 120/80 orRead More

Filed Under: Real News Tagged With: blood pressure, foam roller, functional fitness, hamstrings, resistance training, strength training

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January 21, 2010 By Irv Rubenstein

Salted…

Occasionally I go to the movie with a buddy of mine who loves popcorn, but not the kind I would share. He likes buttered popcorn. So do I,  but I hate the mess, the unnecessary and useless calories, and the idea that he’s slowly adding to his girth, his heart condition, and his blood pressure.Read More

Filed Under: Fitness Blog Tagged With: blood pressure, fewer heart attacks, salt, salt shaker

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