Autistic Triplets Draw Strain From Daily Life in Maryland
Lynn and Randy Gaston of Ellicott City cope with three autistic sons Zachary Hunter and Nicholas as they navigate sleepless nights repetitive behaviors and speech delays while researchers warn autism rates rise from 1 in 150 to higher levels.
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Work It Presents Weekly Back Extension Focus
A new weekly Exercise feature from EMH Center for Health & Fitness Avon shows back extensions as the focus this week. Trainers warn to warm up 5 to 10 minutes of cardio to boost blood flow and muscle temperature for better performance and lower injury risk.
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Autism Society of America
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Kennedy Krieger Institute
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EMH Center For Health and Fitness
Back extensions exercise guide from Julia Bartram
Nurse and trainer Julia Bartram presents back extensions. Start prone with arms and legs extended, forehead to floor. Raise opposite arm and leg then return. Alternate sides while keeping thumbs up to ease shoulder pain. Perform three sets of 20 to strengthen the lower back. Story by Chrissy Kadleck, photo by Chuck Hume.
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Five Reasons to Roll with It
A Dallas Morning News piece quotes Jim Hoyt on biking as a youth linked joy, mental balance, and environmental benefits. Hoyt, 59, says cycling keeps him young and connected, aids sanity, and could cut car trips by half for short rides, saving oil.
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Seniors Benefit From Snacking For Healthier Aging
A study cited by Zizza and Colleen Sondermeyer suggests snacking may help seniors 65 and older avoid under eating as calorie needs decline with age. Healthful snacks can curb satiety issues and prevent body tissues from breaking down when fuel runs low, per the Journal of the American Dietetic Association report.
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