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Strong Women and Men Beat Arthritis

by Miriam E Nelson

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The New York Times bestselling author of Strong Women Eat Well and fellow Tufts University scientists present a simple plan that has been proven to reduce the pain and immobility caused by arthritis…

 

Strong Women and Men Beat Arthritis shows the direct connection between a strength-training program you can do at home and the reduction—and even prevention—of arthritis symptoms. No other research study using an exercise program has ever showed the results that the Tufts study achieved: a 43% reduction in pain, a 44% improvement in physical function, and a 71% improvement in strength. This book offers all the tools you need—and more:

 

·         An exercise program designed specifically to protect the joints and relieve stiffness and soreness

·         A scientifically based eating plan to reduce inflammation and pain

·         A hands-on guide to the latest medications

·         The real story on complementary therapies—which ones work? Which ones dont?

·        ...

Synopsis:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [281]-288) and index.

Synopsis:

Strong Women and Men Beat Arthritis shows the direct connection between a strength-training program and the reduction-and even prevention-of arthritis symptoms. This book offers:

€ An exercise program designed specifically to protect the joints and relieve stiffness and soreness

€ A scientifically based eating plan to reduce inflammation and pain

€ A hands-on guide to the latest medications

€ The real story on complementary therapies-which ones work? Which ones don't?

€ Proven strategies for overcoming arthritis-related depression

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About the Author

Miriam E. Nelson, Ph.D., is an associate professor of Nutrition and Director of the Center of Physical Fitness at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. Her news-making research has been published in JAMA and The New England Journal of Medicine, and covered in popular media including "Oprah," "Today," Time, and Newsweek. Her previous books include Strong Women Eat Well; Strong Women, Strong Bones; Strong Women Stay Young; and Strong Women Stay Slim.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780399528569
Author:
Nelson, Miriam E.
Publisher:
Perigee Trade
Author:
Nelson, Ph.D, Miriam E.
Author:
Nelson, Miriam E.
Author:
Lindner, M.A., Lawrence
Author:
Baker, Kristin
Author:
Lindner, Lawrence
Author:
Roubenoff, Ronenn
Location:
New York
Subject:
General
Subject:
Arthritis
Subject:
Diseases - Musculoskeletal
Subject:
General Health & Fitness
Subject:
Health and Medicine-Illnesses
Copyright:
2002
Edition Number:
1st Perigee ed.
Edition Description:
Mass Market
Series Volume:
323
Publication Date:
20030304
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
from 12
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
320
Dimensions:
9.04x6.00x.86 in. .74 lbs.
Age Level:
from 18
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Product details 320 pages Perigee Books - English 9780399528569 Reviews:
"Synopsis" by , Includes bibliographical references (p. [281]-288) and index.
"Synopsis" by , Strong Women and Men Beat Arthritis shows the direct connection between a strength-training program and the reduction-and even prevention-of arthritis symptoms. This book offers:

€ An exercise program designed specifically to protect the joints and relieve stiffness and soreness

€ A scientifically based eating plan to reduce inflammation and pain

€ A hands-on guide to the latest medications

€ The real story on complementary therapies-which ones work? Which ones don't?

€ Proven strategies for overcoming arthritis-related depression
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