Mobility & Fitness

Brain Networks May Benefit from Walking

Dec 20, 2023 · · Memory
Walking is a favorite exercise here at Focus on Healthy Aging—it’s something you can do at your own pace, it boosts your cardiovascular and bone strength, and it’s free. Moreover, research keeps on coming up with the goods when it comes to providing evidence that regular walking benefits brain power … Read More

Be Sure to Shovel Snow Safely This Winter

Dec 20, 2023 · · Memory
Snow is for sledding, snowball fights, and snowmen. It’s not for your driveway— but unfortunately, snow doesn’t know that. This means that unless you have a helpful local teen or a grandchild you can enlist to do the job for you, you may be among the many Americans wielding a … Read More

Unlock Rapid Fitness Gains with HIIT Training

Dec 20, 2023 · · Memory
Given that lack of time is one of the most-often cited excuses for not exercising, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) just might be the ideal exercise. It might sound like an exercise program for elite athletes, but this approach is appropriate for anyone who wants significant gains in a short period … Read More

How to Stick to Those Resolutions!

Dec 19, 2023 · · Memory
Research suggests only half of Americans stick to their New Year’s resolutions after one month. According to USA Today, the top three resolutions in 2023 were to exercise more, eat healthier, and lose weight. Here are three strategies to increase the likelihood of achieving your goals this year. Be Specific … Read More

Frontline: Phototherapy for Alzheimer’s Treatment; Timing of Exercise and Weight Loss; Knee Replacement Surgery

Nov 29, 2023 · · Memory
Phototherapy Demonstrates Promise for Alzheimer’s Treatment A new study has demonstrated promising results using photobiomodulation (PBM) for Alzheimer’s disease (AD). PBM is a type of low-level laser energy that is used to stimulate, heal, regenerate, and protect tissue that has been injured or is degenerating. In the study, researchers showed … Read More

The Facts About Weight Loss Drugs

Nov 29, 2023 · · Memory
The biggest health and nutrition story of 2023 was arguably the exploding popularity of prescription medications to treat obesity, a chronic disease that affects more than four in 10 U.S. adults. We spoke to Richard D. Siegel, MD, co-director of the Diabetes and Lipid Center and a doctor at the … Read More

Making Time for Healthy Behaviors

Oct 26, 2023 · · Memory
One roadblock to adopting new, healthier, behaviors—like moving more and cooking healthy meals at home—is finding time to do them. “A new behavior may seem daunting because it’s unfamiliar,” says Nicole Ninteau, PhD, MPH, adjunct lecturer at the Friedman School, “but it may turn out to be easier than you … Read More

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