Scientists have found and manipulated body chemistry linked to the aging of muscles, and were able to restore the ability of old human muscle to repair and rebuild itself. Importantly, the research also found evidence that aging muscles need to be kept in shape, because long periods of atrophy are more challenging to overcome. Older muscles do not respond as well to sudden bouts of exercise. And rather than building muscle, older people can instead generate scar tissue if they exercise after long periods of inactivity. Previous studies have shown that adult muscle stem cells have a receptor called Notch, which triggers growth when activated. An enzyme called mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) regulates Notch activity.
In the lab, the researchers cultured old human muscle and forced the activation of MAPK. The regenerative ability of the old muscle was significantly enhanced.
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Our new address is 2524 Farragut Dr., Springfield, IL 62704. We are in the same building as The American Heart Association, David Ross, M.D., Bill Coughlin, M.D., and in Suite C with Michael Bova, M.D.
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Today, most of us are feeling the pinch of an unstable economy, rising insurance costs with higher premiums, bigger deductibles and co-pays… and less coverage. Beginning January 1, 2010, Link Chiropractic is introducing the “$20 Adjustment.” All area residents can now receive chiropractic care the way they've always wanted it: convenient, affordable, and on their own terms.
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Springfield's Premier ProAdjuster Clinic offering the most precise and comfortable chiropractic care!
No lying on a table. No twisting, turning, popping, or cracking. Link Chiropractic is unlike any chiropractic office you've ever been to!
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- About Dr. Matt Link
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Dr. Matt Link is committed to helping families in the community experience improved health and vitality. He speaks regularly to local schools, businesses, and organizations on health, wellness, and safety topics. He enjoys helping people maintain peak performance in all facets of life. His mission is to empower as many people as possible to experience their optimal health potential through genuine care and education.
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No lying on a table. No twisting, turning, popping, or cracking. Link Chiropractic is unlike any chiropractic office you've ever been to! When you're in pain, getting the right diagnosis and proper and effective treatment is what's most important. That's why we offer non-surgical pain-relieving therapies, so you get the best treatment and result for your specific condition. Whether it's a simple strain or a severe chronic disc problem, we'll locate the cause of your problem and recommend and deliver the best and most effective course of treatment. Chiropractic care can be the key to detecting the cause of your problem. If detected early enough, Chiropractic adjustments can often restore joint function, and release pressure on the nerve, and eliminate the Nerve Impingement Syndrome. It is our job to relieve as much Nerve Impingement Syndrome as possible. By allowing the nervous system freely to transport the nerve impulses throughout your body, you will begin to feel like new again, free to enjoy life to the fullest! Chiropractors work to achieve the highest level of function for your body, relieving the pain, eliminating the symptoms and correcting the cause of those symptoms. With the help of modern technology, the job of making you feel better just got easier. |
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