News Medical on MSN21h
Neurostimulation improves movement in adults with spinal muscle atrophy
A new drug-free, minimally invasive intervention targets the root cause of progressive loss of neural function in spinal muscle atrophy (SMA), an inherited neuromuscular disease.
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Spinal stimulation restored muscles wasted by rare genetic disorder
Three patients with spinal muscular atrophy had improved muscle strength and could walk farther after a month of daily spinal ...
A spine-zapping implant helped 3 people with a muscle-wasting disease walk better
Three people with a muscle-destroying disease destined to worsen got a little stronger when an implanted device zapped their ...
CNET on MSN50m
3 Age-Defying Exercises to Maintain Strength As You Get Older
It's important to maintain your strength and independence as you age, and these three age-defying exercises can help work key ...
No sit-ups or crunches — this 15-minute dumbbell workout builds a stronger core and improves your posture
We all know the standard ab workout involves moves like sit-ups, crunches, planks, and let's not forget Russian twists. While these moves are great for targeting your core, sticking to the same ...
YourTango on MSN16h
Neuroscientist Says 3 Simple Exercises Can Prevent Your Brain From Shrinking As You Age
It's not just that you start to slowly (or sometimes not so slowly) begin losing your mental capacity as you age — your brain actually gets smaller the older you get, shrinking about 5% per decade ...
fitandwell on MSN8h
Four leg exercises everyone should add to their training routine to build strength, mobility and longevity
Lower-body strength is a great indicator of overall health and longevity. Strong legs reduce your risk of falls, help you ...