Women with low bone density are seven times more likely to benefit from a bisphosphonate drug when their vitamin D blood levels are above recent recommendations from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) as adequate for bone health. “Maintaining adequate vitamin…
Day: June 8, 2011
Paratriathletes Receive Instruction From Premier Coaches at Training Camp
The Challenged Athletes Foundation’s Dodge/CAF Paratriathlon Camp, an official technical training camp of USA Paratriathlon, helped 19 paratriathletes take the first steps toward the 2016 Paralympics, when the sport will be added to the program at the Rio Games. Participating…
Yoga Helps Older Stroke Victims Improve Balance, Endurance
An Indiana University study that exposed older veterans with stroke to yoga produced “exciting” results as researchers explore whether this popular mind-body practice can help stroke victims cope with their increased risk for painful and even deadly falls, according to…