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Was Your "Bone Bank" Well Stocked?

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Was Your "Bone Bank" Well Stocked?

High ‘Peak Bone Mass’ is probably one of the single most important determinants of bone health. Peak bone mass is the maximum amount of bone a person can acquire during their formative bone-building years. Think of it as your “bone bank” savings account. Let's explore Peak Bone Mass…

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Tendon Damage: Another Antibiotic Caution

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Tendon Damage: Another Antibiotic Caution

Antibiotics shouldn’t be taken lightly. Besides the well-known effect of disrupting gut health and therefore one’s immune system, there is a less well-known phenomenon of potential damage to one’s tendons when taking a particular family of antibiotics….

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5 Ways to Grow a Better Brain

5 Ways to Grow a Better Brain

Brain health – protecting it, nurturing it and repairing it – is big news lately and for good reason.  We once thought that when nerves were injured, that was it, a permanent loss.  The good news now is that as the concepts  of neuroplasticity and neurogenesis are becoming better understood, we can appreciate the fact that the nervous system is capable of regeneration in quite amazing ways. If you’re ready to grow a better brain, here are 5 ways to enhance your neuroplasticity.   (continued)