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Increasing your intake of potassium along with reducing your sodium intake may lower your risk of high blood pressure. Eating fruit like bananas will give you about 400 mg of potassium, which will help you reach the recommended dietary allowance of 2000-4000 mg per day. Some vegetables, like one medium stalk of broccoli has up […]READ MORE

The recommended dietary fiber per day for men is 30-35 grams and for women 20-25 grams per day. Fiber is a dieter’s friend in that it will fill you up without filling you out. Fiber is easy to get if you are including fruits, vegetables and whole grains in your diet. One apple and one […]READ MORE

Well, it’s that time of year again!  The sun is warm and the runners are coming out in droves!  Did you start out a little too eager and now you are having pain? It is estimated that shin splints account for 10—15% of all running injuries and 60% of all conditions that cause pain in […]READ MORE

You lose 8-10% of your muscle every 10 years after you turn 40. Protein is used in the building and repair of muscle. Good sources of protein are: lean meat, fish, poultry, dairy products, beans, legumes, tofu, nuts and peanut butter. One tip for getting your fruit servings in with your protein is to mix […]READ MORE

To get your recommended amount of calcium make sure to drink two to three 8 ounce glasses of milk per day; include yogurt, puddings, and use vitamin D-fortified margarine instead of butter. Men and women over the age of 50 need at least 1,200 mg per day. Best to get through foods and if needed […]READ MORE

Back injury is best avoided at all costs. After the first time you have injured your back, it becomes more vulnerable to future injury. A back injury can alter your entire quality of life and possibly your livelihood, especially if it returns or becomes chronic. The time you take to use the right lifting mechanics […]READ MORE

Every year, thousands of older adults fall and hurt themselves. Falls are one of the main causes of injury and disability in people age 65 and older. Those who have had a stroke or have multiple sclerosis or osteoporosis are also at greater risk for a dangerous fall. Thankfully, there are numerous ways to avoid […]READ MORE

Protein is an essential nutrient that has important structural functions in the body. Proteins are used in the building and repair of muscle. They also help transport enzymes. Excessive protein that the body does not use is stored as fat. High protein intake can increase the amount of calcium the body excretes and can have […]READ MORE

As winter starts to wind down (fingers crossed this is the last cold snap of the season!) and Spring sports and activities start picking up it’s important to take preventative measures to protect your body from injury. Here are some ways you can greatly reduce your chances of getting hurt while still playing the games […]READ MORE

Anand Kapur, MD, family physician and director of sports medicine at InMotion Physical Therapy at Harbour View, said he sees young athletes with overuse injuries from little-leaguer’s elbow to rotator cuff injuries for swimmers. “Most parents played different sports in the fall and spring when they were young,” said Dr. Kapur. “Now, kids are specializing […]READ MORE