Adam’s Journal As I approach my 58th birthday, I’m beginning to see the writing on the wall for running and me. Although the sport has served me well for four decades-plus, the injuries are piling up at a rate that’s becoming unsustainable. If I want to stay active – and I do! – as I […]
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Bodywork: The latest research on preventing dementia
Adam’s Journal Last week, I saw a news report about new findings on preventing dementia. The story said a large study had found that behavioral changes in older people could help reduce the chances of cognitive decline. Please tell me more! Dr. Scofield Prescribes Researchers wanted to see if some of the most commonly recommended […]
Bodywork: Nature vs. Nurture
Adam’s Journal I read an article saying that when it comes to how long we live, only about 25% is determined by our genes, with the remaining 75% due to our lifestyle. Is this true? Dr. Miller Prescribes Yes, it is true. While specific studies can vary a bit, most research in this area has […]
Bodywork: Probing the secrets of ‘super-agers’
Each week, OMRF Chief Medical Officer Dr. Judith James opens “Adam’s Journal” to answer a medical question from Adam Cohen, OMRF’s senior vice president & general counsel. Adam’s Journal I read recently that 4 in 10 people 65 and older suffer from some form of memory loss. And I assume that our brains, like so […]
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OMRF receives $3.3 million to study key element of aging
New technology allows for better understanding of protein turnover
