Guest guest Posted November 19, 2002 Report Share Posted November 19, 2002 If anyone is heading out to the grocery this morning, take a peak at People Magazine for an article about Dr. Walford. I haven't been out of the house yet, but one of the reporters who was working on that article called me back again this week to say that the article should be on the newstands today or tomorrow. Thin Man, thanks for link to NYTimes article on frailty and inflammation processes...a very worthwhile read. Here's the link that will take everyone to the article itself if you want to skip the front page: http://www.nytimes.com/2002/11/19/health/aging/19FRAI.html I'll quote a very different portion of the article that relates back to all of our strength training discussions: "Many, like Dr. Lipsitz and Dr. Roubenoff, hold out high hopes for exercise. Dr. Roubenoff points to the problem of muscle loss, for example. "Muscle loss happens to everyone," he said. But, he added, if people exercise regularly, they can go into old age with a reservoir of muscle that may protect them from slipping over the edge into frailty. "They note that even when frailty has already developed, or is well on the way, it may be possible to reverse it. Numerous studies have shown that even very old, very weak people can gain strength and mobility through modest strength training." Hugs to all SUZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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