UAB study looks to boost muscle mass in older adults

Can a nutritional supplement used for wound-healing also help build muscle in older adults? Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Nutrition Sciences are taking a hard look at an over-the-counter supplement that might help seniors avoid age-related muscle loss.

Four vie for Anoka County Board seat in District 1

Four candidates are competing in the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 10 for the Anoka County Board District 1 seat.

The elephant king

The Cambodian activist has made it his life's work to create peace between man and the largest of land animals.

strength, endurance, speed, power

. Knowing the heavy work load that lay ahead of me in terms of preparing the team for Boise, Cascade and finally Utah as well as the general mental and physical toll that a long and stressful season had taken on my mind and body, I packed it all into the shortest possible time frame.

Program helps TBI patients step beyond plateaus

The Traumatic Brain Injury section of the physical therapy department at Walter Reed Army Medical Center enables patients to take the next step toward success beginning where many rehabilitation programs end.