A review of 85 trials found modest increases in hemoglobin and hematocrit with SGLT2 inhibitors, while questions remain about mechanism and clinical effects.
SGLT2 Inhibitors Tied To Uptick In Hemoglobin And Hematocrit
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I Train Older Adults And To Help Them Age Well, I Never Skip These Coordination Exercises
A Fit&Well trainer describes three adaptable coordination exercises for older adults, including seated versions and a balance-based ball activity.
The Two Simple Tricks A Trainer Uses To Ensure Her Home Dumbbell Workouts Stay Effective
Trainer Pippa Sealey recommends shorter rests and single-limb exercises to make home dumbbell workouts more challenging without heavier weights.
A Personal Trainer Shares The Squat Tip That Helped Him Perfect The Overhead Squat
Trainer Francesco Zen says shifting weight toward the outer feet and pressing the knees outward helped him improve his overhead squat.
A Podiatrist Says These Are The Three Most Common Injuries Walkers And Runners Encounter—here’s How To Spot The Symptoms And Reduce The Risk
Podiatrist Steven Thomas describes signs of plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy and toenail trauma, plus ways walkers and runners can reduce risk.
Surprising But True—drinking A Beet Shot Before Your Workout Can Boost Your Endurance And Power
A review of 33 studies found beet juice may modestly improve aerobic capacity, high-intensity performance and power when dose and timing are right.
HHS To Strengthen Home- And Community-Based Services For Dementia Care
HHS updated its national dementia plan, emphasizing home- and community-based services, caregiver support, prevention and research.
The CALM Reminder Is A Daily Check-in That Can Help You Notice And Deal With Stress
A Fit&Well report describes the CALM check-in: scan the chest, arms, legs and mouth, then gently tense and release those areas.
Type Of Menopause Hormone Therapy Tied To Small Autoimmune Disease Risk
A retrospective study found a small difference in autoimmune disease incidence between estrogen-only and combined menopause hormone therapy.
Can You Get Up From The Floor Without Using Your Hands? Here’s Why It’s Bad News If You Can’t And What To Do About It
A floor-to-stand test can highlight mobility and strength limits, but a low score is not a diagnosis or a prediction for an individual.
