We all know vitamin C helps boost immunity with the added bonus of providing anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits, but new research from The Journal of Nutrition gives us another reason to add the vitamin to our diets.
People with the highest amount of vitamin C had the greatest estimated muscle mass, a key to good health as we age; Loss of muscle mass is one of the primary reasons for falls.
The article below highlights that research and notes that among those 50 and older, nearly 6 out of 10 men and 5 out of 10 women have low or insufficient levels of Vitamin C.
The Epoch Times: Preserve Your Muscle Mass by Consuming This Vitamin
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Ted’s Take: The Last Tenth
In racing, we measure this in lap times often down to the second or tenths of a second. A recent racing article provoked me to think about the pursuit of “the last tenth” of a second in improvement which is typically the toughest and most difficult to attain.
Ted‘s Take: Power in Perspective – or Academia versus the Real World
There’s an old adage – them that can do – do. Them that can’t do – teach. Many institutions and academia generally rely on credentialed academicians equating credentials with mastery of a subject area.
Ted’s Take: Have you ever suggested firing yourself? I have.
Have you ever suggested firing yourself? It’s worth asking the question of yourself – particularly if you’re a healthcare leader today.
Jayne Koskinas Ted Giovanis
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