Category Archives: Health and Fitness

Treat Male Pattern Baldness with Generic Finasteride 1mg

Generic finasteride 1mg is well known in the world as a treatment drug for male pattern baldness or genetically-induced hair loss in men. Doctors utilized generic finasteride 1mg initially for treating benign prostatic hypertrophy or otherwise known as abnormally-enlarged prostate, with the FDA-approved dose being 5 mg once per day for a period of 6 months or more. Men who have had prostate enlargement problems and were given finasteride stated that they have significant hair growth in their body, which prompted doctors to think that this particular drug can be used as treatment for hair loss problems in men, but with a smaller dose, such as generic finasteride 1mg only.

With administration of generic finasteride 1mg in men who suffer from male pattern baldness, the patients have reported about 30% improvement in their hair loss issues just after 6 months of taking generic finasteride 1mg continuously.  Patients are always reminded that the effectiveness of generic finasteride 1mg only continues as long as the medicine is taken.

If you would like to know about a bit of history concerning generic finasteride 1mg, in 1992, the 5mg finasteride was approved by FDA in the US for treating benign prostatic hypertrophy, which is called Proscar as its brand name, and it was marketed by Merck.  In 1997, after successfully obtaining approval by the FDA for a second time for generic finasteride 1mg, Merck identified this dosage that it is indicated mainly for treating male pattern baldness, and it was called by the brand name Propecia. Continue reading →

Exercise Improves Self-Esteem for Older Adults

Encouraging your members to exercise just got easier. Not only does exercise help to improve health and fitness, but it also helps to boost self-esteem in older adults, according to a new study.

In the study, researchers evaluated the effects of two exercise programs on 153 participants, ages 60 to 75. They assessed participants’ feelings of fitness, strength and attractiveness. The first exercise program included brisk walking in a shopping mall, and the second included stretching and toning exercises. Both programs were performed three times a week six months. Researchers found that both exercise programs seemed to improve the participants’ feelings of their own attractiveness, and fitness and strength levels. Researchers found that feelings of self-worth were dependent upon how the participants felt about their fitness levels and attractiveness. Continue reading →

High School Offers Unique Fitness Center

For people who can’t afford a typical gym membership, or who need to work out in a facility that is closer to work or home, a new alternative has emerged in Bangor, AY. There, the local high school opened the Wellness Center at Bangor High School. The new Wellness Center is open to students, staff and community members.

The idea for creating a community fitness center came about when the high school weight room was closed for renovations. Says Shewn Michel, wellness coordinator, “… a close examination of our weight room revealed that much of the equipment was not up to today’s safety standards. The weight room was [updated] to provide our athletes with more modern … equipment.” After the renovation, the facility was “fit” to be open to the general public. Equipment includes 16 free-weight stations, 13 weight machines, eight cardio machines and two abdominal machines.

One perk to being a member at the Wellness Center is the cost of membership. “The unique thing about our facility,” says Michel, “is that it is very affordable compared to most commercial fitness centers.… Continue reading →