Jen's Healthy Touch

06/05/2020

It feels good to be back to work! See the blog post and video for information about new standards of care in the massage room. Stay safe!

Welcome back, with caution. I’ve been meaning to make a very nice video with visuals and graphs, but I’ve been busy being a research scien...

11/20/2018

Even hospitalized convalescing seniors benefited significantly from a tailored exercise program. It is never to late to find a personal trainer! Keep moving, all!

A program of personalized physical exercise implemented over a three-year period and involving 370 people over the age of 75 admitted to the Geriatric Service of the Hospital Complex of Navarre (CHN) has turned out to be 'safe and effective' in reversing the functional deterioration associated with....

07/03/2018

Check this article published in the Journal of Nutrition and Healthy Aging!

Daily fasting is an effective tool to reduce weight and lower blood pressure, according to a new study that examines the effect of time-restricted eating on weight loss in obese individuals.

06/04/2018

The article said that an average or quick pace (over a slow pace) was associated with decreased mortality. I'm going to pick up the pace a bit!

Researchers call for walking pace to be emphasized in public health messages, as analysis of over 50,000 walkers finds a faster pace is associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality.

02/27/2018

Have fun with this one!

Here is another idea to try at home. Give your arms a break from all the work we do in front of the body!

01/10/2018

As always, please discuss this with your healthcare providers before trying this at home. Enjoy this kung fu style video! Was I clear? Please leave your ques...

01/09/2018

"Anything worth doing is worth doing wrong until you learn to do it right." Please let me know if anything is unclear. Your comments help me learn!

Always discuss new activities with your health care provider! Have we spoken about shoulder mobility? Here are a few tricks to try at home. Please post your ...

12/21/2017

Merriest of Christmases!

06/10/2017

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Check out my latest blog post!

It has been so long since I last posted that even Facebook is starting to nag me! Let me give a quick update. It was an intense semester,...

12/21/2016

In how many places in our bodies can we find ideas this winter?

The water flowing through your body has a mission. An information mission. Gillian Ferrabee gives us simple tricks for accessing an inner well of knowledge w...

12/11/2016

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I KNEW humans were solar powered!

What does water actually do in the formula for life? Water scientist and biomedical engineer Gerald Pollack shares new information and ideas about simple thi...

11/23/2016

Relax on purpose, at least a little bit!

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Season's Greetings, All! Whenever it is you read this, I hope it finds you enjoying your Thanksgiving weekend with a happy mix of activitie...