Category Archives: Health Readings

Age 50 InBody 520 Analyzer Test Results

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Steve

This morning, I went for my annual InBody 520 Analyzer Test. Below are the results from today along with those since I started doing these back in 2008: Age Weight Body Fat % Dry Lean Mass % Intracellular Water % … Continue reading →

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Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Test

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Steve

My doctor just told me that my PSA level is at 0.6 ng/mL. When it took it last year, it was at 0.7 ng/mL. And, the reading before that, it was at 0.8 ng/mL. Yes, it’s getting lower – and, … Continue reading →

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Age 49 InBody 520 Analyzer Test Results

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Steve

This morning, I went for my annual InBody 520 Analyzer Test. Below are the results from today along with those since I started doing these back in 2008: Age Weight Body Fat % Dry Lean Mass % Intracellular Water % … Continue reading →

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MSK Extreme 1.5 Tesla Extremity MRI Machine

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Steve

I had a MRI done on my left knee today. It was done with a MSK Extreme 1.5 Tesla. Not bad. It took 25 minutes and I sort of napped during the process. It will be interesting to see what … Continue reading →

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InBody 520 Analyzer Test Results

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Steve

Back in 2008, when I was 46, I started an annual fitness “test” for myself.  Each year, I would have my body “analyzed” via an InBody 520 Analyzer at a gym near my home. When I did it last year, … Continue reading →

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Scale Perspective

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Steve

Cynthia Sass is a registered dietitian with master’s degrees in both nutrition science and public health. Here’s what she had to say yesterday about getting hung up on the scale and BMI results – In a recent survey only 45 … Continue reading →

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Double-Header Fitness Affirmation Day

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Steve

I had an appointment, for a check-up, with a new doctor today. It was fun. Here’s how it went down: Doctor, looking at me for the first time: You must be a runner. Me, tying not to laugh because I’ve … Continue reading →

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Resistance Training Plays Part In Heart Health

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Steve

Via the L.A. Times yesterday – Health and fitness experts agree that aerobic exercise, whether accomplished by treadmill, bicycle or sidewalk, is the workout way to take good care of your heart. But they say increasing evidence shows weight, or … Continue reading →

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Orthostatic Hypotension

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Steve

I’ve mentioned in the past that my blood pressure is usually on the low side: In the ballpark of 106/74 – but often below that at times. Around 3:30 pm today, I was at the pharmacy with my daughter (who … Continue reading →

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