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Protein Counseling for Older Adults: Why Whole Foods and Specific Goals Work
New research suggests specific, whole-food protein goals help older adults eat more protein. See how PTs can counsel patients in practice.
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Protein Counseling for Older Adults: Why Whole Foods and Specific Goals Work
New research suggests specific, whole-food protein goals help older adults eat more protein. See how PTs can counsel patients in practice.
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Melatonin and IBS: Is It the Supplement or the Sleep?
Many of our PT clients take melatonin for sleep. Could it help with their IBS? A new meta analysis looks at this and more.
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Ultra-Processed but Healthy? Lessons from Costa Rica
A 10-year study of 124,836 adults found healthy plant-based diets lowered risk of death and type 2 diabetes, even with ultra-processed foods. What physical therapists need to know!
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Pura Vida Balance: What Costa Rica's Uneven Ground Teaches Us About Fall Prevention — and What to Eat For It
Most rehab and fitness programming in the U.S. happens on flat, predictable surfaces — treadmills, consistent gym flooring, machines with a fixed path. It's effective for controlled strength gains, but it under-trains the dynamic stabilizers. Adding nutrition can enhance these outcomes, learn more!
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Alani Nu in the Clinic: Performance Booster or Just Pretty Packaging?
As a physical therapist, we explore Alani Nu's ingredients, caffeine, and taurine. Discover its actual impact on power performance and reaction time, separate from the marketing.
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Arizona PT License Renewal: 20 CEU Requirements and More
What is the Arizona PT License renewal guidelines and PT CEU requirements? Find out here in this comprehensive guide to your license renewal and approved Arizona CEU courses.
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The Blue Zone Bone Secret (filmed in Costa Rica 🇨🇷)
Mechanical loading like hiking, jogging, and lifting weights can help build bone, but could our water matter? Looking at the Blue Zone of Costa Rica, the people here live healthily into old age with minimal bone fractures -- is there something in the water?
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Why Japan Proves Consistent Movement (NEAT) Beats the Gym
Are 10,000 steps necessary? In the US, movement is often compartmentalized. Dr. Wells explains how Japanese longevity leverages NEAT for joint health and metabolic control, and introduces "Exercise Snacks" (popularized by Mel Robbins and Dr. Martin Gibala) for systemic wellness.
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The Japan Longevity Series: Why Japanese Yakitori Beats the American Mega-Steak for Joint Health and Muscle Recovery
US beef consumption is significantly higher than Japan's, contributing to systemic inflammation. Dr. Wells discusses how the Japanese diet, specifically Yakitori, supports muscle protein synthesis without the joint-damaging inflammatory response.
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The Akihabara Posture Hack: Why Japanese Ergonomics & Movement Beat Lower Back Pain
Discover why nutrition alone isn't enough to solve lower back pain. Learn how Japanese ergonomic tech in Akihabara supports the spine's natural S-curve and why movement is key for joint longevity.
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Matcha vs. The Cortisol Crash: Are You Drinking a Green Sugar Bomb?
Matcha is everywhere in the US right now, but are you actually getting the cellular benefits of this 800-year-old ritual, or are you just drinking a green sugar bomb? PTs need to know the benefits of matcha and the risks with commercial drinks in the US.
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Proactive PT: Japan’s Longevity Food Model for Kids
We have just released a new video as part of our "Japan Longevity Series" that explores the connection between food and a child's future skeletal health. While in Hokkaido, Japan, we discovered an incredible model for kids' food options that is a true game-changer for long-term health and PT.
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