Weight training or cardio? For older adults trying to slim down, pumping iron might be the way to go. A new study by researchers at Wake Forest University suggests combining weight training with a low-calorie diet preserves much needed lean muscle mass that can be lost through aerobic workouts. The findings, “Effect of Exercise Type during Intentional Weight Loss on [...]
A new study at Wake Forest Medical Center affirms an old formula: seniors who want to lose weight should hit the weight room while cutting calories. The researchers report that seniors who performed resistance training while dieting lost fat but preserved most of their lean muscle mass in comparison to those who walked for exercise. Assistant Professor Kristen Beavers, a [...]
Prince Deese Prince Deese, an All American Wrestler, a Hall of Fame Football Player, and a State Champion Body Builder, is a certified personal trainer and strength conditioning specialist. Prince Deese and Gina Deese own A.C.T. by Deese, a Fitness & Training Center in Greensboro, NC. Visceral fat (big belly) is linked to many health issues which plague both young [...]
Insomnia is nothing new. Henry IV laments in William Shakespeare’s "Henry IV, Part II,” “Oh sweet sleep, nature’s gentle healer, what have I done to frighten you? You won’t weigh down my eyelids anymore, or dull my mind to make me forget.” The play was first performed in 1600, but it’s a pretty sure bet it’s a bigger problem today [...]
Getting older does not mean that you should not work out. In fact, it is the key to independence and a good quality of life as you age. Regular exercise has been proven to strengthen joints, rebuild muscle, and increase metabolism. It can also stop or delay serious illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke, arthritis, and Alzheimer's disease. You need [...]
Americans are the fattest people in the world. By one measure, more than 70 percent of the U.S. population aged 15 and older is overweight or obese. But such a finding should come as no surprise, considering the proliferation of fast-food establishments and increasingly cheaper grocery items that have negatively altered our diets. Unfortunately, the extra pounds have inflated the [...]
According to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, places where chocolate consumption is highest have the most Nobel Prize winners. It could be coincidence, however, the new review summarizes the evidence and concludes with a “maybe.” It's a fact that with age come diseases caused by dementia such as stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease. In [...]
Prince Deese Prince Deese, an All American Wrestler, a Hall of Fame Football Player, and a State Champion Body Builder, is a certified personal trainer and strength conditioning specialist. Prince Deese and Gina Deese own A.C.T. by Deese, a Fitness & Training Center in Greensboro, NC. A warning to all seniors!! Do not ignore your insomnia and sleeplessness. Regular restful [...]
Maintaining a healthy weight is important at any age but it can be particularly crucial for seniors since many illnesses are tied to body weight. Maintaining a healthy immune system can also require eating a balanced, nutritionally sound diet. The Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center at Durham Medical Center suggests that people need to change how they eat for [...]
Dr. Kerry Chandler, Breast imaging radiologist at Wake Radiology, the Triangle's leader in 3D mammography Learning that you have dense breast tissue can be confusing. From questions about how it’s related to breast cancer to what it means for your long-term health, it’s important for women to understand breast density. In fact, women are often surprised that having dense breasts [...]
