Understanding How Muscles and Posture Work Together
A classroom overview explains voluntary and involuntary muscles, how muscles shorten to move parts of the body, and common injuries such as strains tears and cramps. It links muscles to posture and breathing, notes effects of proper rest and nutrition, and provides contact for Dr Glenn R Nichols at Barnwell County Health Department.
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Glenn R. Nichols
Barnwell County Health Department
Barnwell, S.C
Independent Lab Tests Supplements on ConsumerLab.com
An Internet site ConsumerLab.com provides free access to independent tests of popular supplements. Ginkgo biloba reports show 23 of 30 brands passed while seven failed, and saw palmetto reports approve 17 of 27 brands. Future tests will cover chondroitin and glucosamine. The site lists passing brands but not those failing.
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Estrogen shows no benefit as Alzheimer treatment
A year of estrogen failed to slow Alzheimer's or improve mental function in 120 women aged 60 and older with mild to moderate Alzheimer's. The JAMA study led by Ruth Mullnard of UC Irvine found no differences between low estrogen, high estrogen, and placebo in tests of memory mood attention or language.
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Chicago
Journal of the American Medical Association
Ruth Mulnard
University of California At Irvine
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