New Rules of Lifting For Life backs midlife back strength
The book by Lou Schuler and Alwyn Cosgrove offers a back-friendly routine for midsized lifters. It emphasizes safer progressions, with six core moves like planks, side planks, hip raises, squats, standing cable rows, and elevated push-ups.
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Lou Schuler
Alwyn Cosgrove
Schuler
Cosgrove
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Move it or lose it Study shows exercise lowers Alzheimer's risk
Rush University researchers tracked 716 seniors without dementia using wrist actigraphy and self reports to gauge activity. Over 3.5 years those in the bottom 10 percent of daily activity were over twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's as the top 10 percent, with intensity showing nearly threefold risk. Activities like cooking and washing dishes may help prevent Alzheimer’s even in those over 80.
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Rush University Medical Center
Neurology
Medical Journal
American Academy of Neurology
Rush
Aron S. Buchman
Buchman
Consequences of caregiving on the caregiver health
Jane Gross notes stress related health risks for caregivers including disease, low mood, and neglect of self care. Health impact depends on caregiving intensity, ill relative’s status, and whether help exists, with continued involvement even in nursing homes. She urges self care like starting yoga and learning to balance caregiving with personal health.
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Jane Gross
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