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Why Strength Matters–Part 1

June 20, 2018 June 20, 2018

by MEGHAN BOTHWELL, BS, MS, CSCS As Americans live longer, growth in the number of older adults is unprecedented – in 2014, 46.3 million (14.5%) of the US population was aged 65 or older and is projected to reach 98 million (23.5%) by 2060.1 In 2012, 60% of older adult …

Exercise as a Vital Sign

April 13, 2018 June 20, 2018 12

by MEGHAN BOTHWELL, BS, MS, CSCS In 2016 the American Heart Association (AHA) put forth a compelling case for exercise as a vital sign8 – this will be the 7th vital sign – in addition to the 6 others already on the list: control cholesterol, eat healthy, lose weight (BMI), manage BP, …