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Grip Strength is a consistent biomarker of current wellbeing and a strong predictor of future health outcomes (1). Handgrip strength (HGS) has a substantial correlation with overall strength, upper and lower limb function, bone density, malnutrition, cognitive impairment, depression, sleep problems, diabetes, multimorbidity, chronic diseases, and overall quality of life (2)(3). Having low grip strength is associated with numerous negative health outcomes, such as chronic conditions including hypertension, diabetes, cancer, chronic lung disease, heart disease, stroke, arthritis, and psychiatric problems (4). Low grip strength is defined as having less than 26 kilograms or 57 pounds of force for men and…
Bioprinted Skin Mayo Clinic has developed its first 3D prototype of human skin bioprinted to model inflammatory skin disease. 3D bioprinting is a technology that mixes bioinks with living cells to print natural tissue-like structures in three dimensions. This new technology provides the most human-like skin model for studying inflammatory conditions such as atopic dermatitis — more commonly known as eczema — a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes dry, itchy and inflamed skin. The 3D bioprinting skin procedure, applications and limitations are described in a review article in Regenerative Biomaterials. “3D bioprinting is a burgeoning field in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine…
People often talk about fast food being unhealthy, but they don’t always discuss the fact that there can be huge variances in the nutritional value of menu items depending on what restaurant you order them from and how they’re prepared. Take fast-food chicken sandwiches, for example. These can be drastically different based on what they’re made with. You can have a deep-fried chicken sandwich with tons of mayo and calorie-heavy oils, while you can also have a leaner grilled chicken sandwich with veggies served on a whole-grain bun. Because fast-food restaurants differ so vastly in how they cook and formulate…
Sameer Keole, M.D., radiation oncologist, Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, has been named president-elect of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), the world’s largest association of healthcare professionals specializing in treating patients with radiation therapies. Dr. Keole will begin his four-year term in October 2023 during ASTRO’s 65th annual meeting in San Diego. He will represent the society’s 10,000 members by serving one-year terms as president-elect, president, board chair and immediate past chair. He will also oversee the 2025 ASTRO annual meeting. Dr. Keole specializes in caring for pediatric and adult patients diagnosed with spine, brain and other central…
Yvonne Hemsey / GettyIf Barbie were a real person, she’d surely turn heads. She’d be a 5’9, 110-pound woman wearing a double-zero miniskirt. Her size-3 feet would slide into sky-high heels, and she wouldn’t be able to walk upright. She’d also wear a buxom C-cup bra. Ruth Handler, co-founder and one-time president of toy company Mattel and Barbie’s creator, gave her that curvaceous figure on purpose. “Every little girl needed a doll through which to project herself into her dream of her future,” Handler told The New York Times in 1977. “If she was going to do role playing of…
Bigger than baseball That’s how some describe Liam Hendriks’ battle against cancer. At 33 years old, the All-Star Major League Baseball closing pitcher is a fan favorite and famous for throwing fastballs at blazing speeds. But, at only 33 years old, at the end of the 2022 MLB season, Hendriks made the sobering announcement – he had been diagnosed with stage 4 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The day after that announcement, Hendriks began cancer treatment at Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center in Phoenix, Arizona. His sight was set on beating cancer in time to rejoin his team for the 2023 season. Hendriks…
Josselyne Herman Saccio joins the show to discuss her work helping people transform limiting beliefs and shift from a place of reaction to creation. She is a transformative coach and course leader with more than 30 years experience and as an author, CEO, Community Activist, founder of a non -profit and coach, she has worked with all kinds of people to empower them to live the life of their dreams NOW and ultimately be “unmessablewith.” She shares how she helps people develop the “muscle of creation” by getting clear on their vision and what they really want, beyond just goals.…
Real Housewives of New York is back with a brand new cast, and there’s already major drama in the very first episode. And I’m not just talking about cheese, here. For what it’s worth, Bravo barely spent time introducing the new women—they just dove straight in. Now that episode 2 is here, you might be spending your weekend catching up on what happened during the premiere. But first, about that drama…It seems random, but there was a whole ~thing~ around an unnamed restaurant that Erin Dana Lichy booked (and which everyone was apparently not on board with), and it caused…
With cocktails flowing, cheeseburgers sizzling, mayo-dressed sides in ample supply and a seemingly endless array of ice cream treats, summer barbecue menus can be as filling as a Thanksgiving feast. But with these healthy summer potluck tips in your back pocket, you can celebrate the season and feel energized, balanced and excited to do it all again next weekend. Similar to our wellness survival guides for Thanksgiving and Christmas, we promise we aren’t going to ask you to count calories or abstain from all the “fun” foods of the season. Just like you can do too much in terms of…
Calling all men on a mission to shed extra pounds and transform their physique. We’ve got just what you need! We chatted with Jarrod Nobbe, CPT, a performance coach and certified personal trainer with Garage Gym Reviews, who shares 10 stellar daily strength exercises for men to lose weight. These moves are designed specifically for men who want to melt fat, build lean muscle, and achieve their fitness goals. While it’s no secret that weight loss can be daunting, doing these strength-building exercises along with eating a healthy diet can help you melt away unwanted fat and improve your body…