Category Archives: Health & Fitness

Genetics Home Reference: X-linked infantile spinal muscular atrophy

X-linked infantile spinal muscular atrophy is a condition that affects only boys and is characterized by severe muscle weakness and absent reflexes (areflexia). Affected children often have multiple joint deformities (contractures) from birth that cause joint stiffness (arthrogryposis) and impair movement. In severe cases, affected infants are born with broken bones. The muscle weakness worsens… Read More: Genetics Home Reference: X-linked infantile spinal muscular atrophy »

Pumpkin Superfood Protein Bites

Tuesday, October 23, 2018 More pumpkin goodness for you. These little bites are loaded with goodness from hemp and chia to maca powder and lucuma. Hemp seeds and chia are pretty common these days so let’s dive into the benefits of maca and lucuma.  Maca benefits  may include increased energy levels, vitality and endurance, healthy sexual function… Read More: Pumpkin Superfood Protein Bites »

Mid-60s Check-in: 5 Ways My Workout Has Changed

I’m 65, and though I’ve been able to stave off the worst of what normally passes for the “aging process”—as can almost anyone by paying attention to how you eat, sleep, train, move, and live—the fact remains that I’m not training like I used to. It’s not so much that I’m “losing” a step, although… Read More: Mid-60s Check-in: 5 Ways My Workout Has Changed »