Men 65 and older saw a 303 percent increase, and older women aged 45 to 65 saw a 281 percent increase in the number of injuries related to weight training. The findings appeared in the journal the Physician and Sports Medicine. You may have to blame it on his sleeping patterns. Researchers at the University of Chicago found the quality of men's sleep decreases with age. In fact, by the time men reach age 45, they have nearly lost the ability to fall into deep sleep, researchers found.
Growth hormone is produced during deep sleep, meaning less of the hormone is produced.
This drop in growth hormone, in turn, is thought to lead to flab. Researchers are investigating whether new types of sleeping pills or hormone injections can slow this weight gain and other associated signs of aging. Make sure your child has no dangling strings, laces or belts that can get caught on playground equipment. Loose, dangling strings, laces and belts can become caught in bus or car doors or snagged on playground equipment. Make sure children get into the habit of tying their laces and tightening all loose belts and strings, especially on jackets and backpacks.