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The Food Choice Magician: The Dietician, Sylvia E. Martinez
The Food Choice Magician: The Dietician, Sylvia E. Martinez
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Poor or inadequate caloric intake can hinder the improvement of comorbidities treated in primary care settings. Metabolic syndrome is major health concern that encompasses surplus of energy, obesity, and sedentary lifestyles (Kaur, 2014). The notion to develop and implement a multidisciplinary approach to improve the overall health of the community was the driving force of this quality improvement project to target metabolic syndromes. Following a 10-day reflective practice, those with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes all had the necessity of dietary modifications to promote healthy food choices to ameliorate comorbidities and improve overall health. Literature reviewed outlined the significance of intervention …
The Effects Of A 6-Week Controlled Whole-Body Vibration Training Program In Reducing Falls Risk Among Healthy Older Adults, Fabricio Saucedo Jr.
The Effects Of A 6-Week Controlled Whole-Body Vibration Training Program In Reducing Falls Risk Among Healthy Older Adults, Fabricio Saucedo Jr.
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Falling is the second leading cause of accidental or injury-related death in the aging population worldwide and a leading cause of serious injury. Whole-body vibration (WBV) training has been implemented as a way to improve functional performance among the elderly and reduce the falls risk. The purposes of this study were: 1) examine to what extent a six-week course of WBV training reduced falls risk and improved fall outcomes in response to slips, and 2) examine whether the benefits of WBV training could be retained at least 2 months after the completion of the entire training session. A total of …