Choice Strengthening Exercises

Here's some strengthening exercises worth checking out. I learned some of the stretches from physical therapy sessions which, along with shoe inserts, helped my left knee issues recover quite well. If you're older or have a bad back, take care with the lifting and back exercises (you probably know which will work for you and which won't!) It's better to skip an exercise that may be problematic than to end up injured. There are so many exercises to pick from, just do something else instead :-) Also, start slow, avoid stretching too hard, too fast - patience and persistence pay off in the long run.

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Credit: UCLA and Q by Equinox

Pseudo-science sells

Great article on the nutritional mystique that sells products with high claims but that fall flat on substance when challenged. Dietary beliefs probably rate right in there with religion, sports, politics, and sex concerning the areas that people get most dogmatic about. But the bottom line: Are product nutritional claims supported by independent scientific studies or not? Many will fail this litmus test.

Gluten Free isn't a panacea

Gluten free has become trendy, but is it really a healthier diet? Only if you suffer from celiac disease or are allergic to wheat according to Consumer Reports.