Health
Written by NFPT Staff Writer
The American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP) has released its list of questions that overweight or obese individuals should ask their doctors. The ASBP has studied weight loss efforts and diets and has highlighted these five questions as the most important queries to make of a physician.
Read more: Overweight Patients Have to Know How to Talk to Their Doctor
Written by NFPT Staff Writer
Hypertension, also known as High Blood Pressure is the leading cause of heart disease in America. It’s known as the silent killer and it affects African Americans at a much higher rate than the rest of the population. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, African Americans are 8 times more likely to develop kidney failure that other ethnic groups and they directly attribute it to hypertension.
Written by Bill Bean
A study published in PM&R: The Journal of Injury, Function and Rehabilitation shows that running in modern running shoes exerts more stress on hip, knee, and ankle joints than running barefoot or even walking in high-heeled shoes. The study revealed that while running shoes protect and support the feet, they also lead to an increase in torque forces to ankles, knees and hips.
Written by NFPT Staff Writer
U.S. officials are warning that some counterfeit versions of Glaxo's over-the-counter diet pill Alli contain high levels of sibutramine, and are dangerous to consumers.
Written by NFPT Staff Writer
These 4 simple tips for better sleep will help both you and your clients get a better night’s sleep. After all, you want them alert when you train them and you know a good night’s sleep is essential for their recovery time. You need a good night’s sleep too so you can be alert and attentive during training.
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