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Let’s Get Physical! Exercise Benefits Our Muscles, Mood, Memory, and More

Dec 27, 2018 · Rosanne Leipzig, MD, PhD · Mobility & Fitness

What’s the magic bullet that can help improve our cardiovascular health, preserve cognitive function as we age, and help protect us from cancer? Here’s a clue: It’s the same magic bullet that can also increase energy and stamina, decrease body fat, and strengthen bones. These benefits—along with better sleep, improvements … Read More

Bye-Bye Belly! 13 Tips for a Weight Loss Plan, a Flatter Tummy, and a Healthier Life

Dec 18, 2018 · Aliza Lifshitz, MD · Mobility & Fitness

Are you sick and tired of wearing loose tops to hide your prominent belly? Or tired of the torture of squeezing it in with tight, uncomfortable clothing? You already know that the fat building up in your abdominal area makes you feel unattractive, threatens your health, and makes it harder … Read More

Stay Strong, Age Well: How Muscle Health Translates to Independence

Dec 10, 2018 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

Most people understand the importance of protecting their hearts and brains as they age, but muscle health is often forgotten. This is a dangerous mistake, as good muscle health is crucial for our ability to remain healthy and independent with advancing age. Up to one-third of older adults are at … Read More

Balance Exercises for Elderly People: Everyday Routines to Prevent Falls

Nov 12, 2018 · Diane Muhlfeld · Mobility & Fitness

To remain independent, it’s important keep physically fit enough to maintain balance, keep from falling, and stay active and mobile. There are things you can do to put yourself in a lower risk group for falls and improve your mobility. One of those measures is regular exercise. The U.S. Department … Read More

Hydrotherapy: More Than Water Aerobics

Nov 6, 2018 · Jim Brown, PhD, and Molli Hermiston, PTA · Mobility & Fitness

Hydrotherapy, also known as aquatic therapy, is a skilled intervention provided by a physical or occupational therapist in an inpatient or outpatient clinical setting. Don't confuse it, however, with aquatic aerobics, or water aerobics. Hydrotherapy uses the properties that water offers—including buoyancy, temperature, and pressure—to provide therapeutic pain relief for … Read More

Yoga for Seniors: Mind and Body Practice Brings Benefits for All Ages

Oct 24, 2018 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Mobility & Fitness

Yoga is a centuries-old mind and body practice that has many practical applications in today’s world. Flexibility, strength, body awareness, and a calmer mind are just a few of yoga's benefits. It’s fine to start at an older age; yoga, for seniors, can make a difference in maintaining independence. But … Read More

How to Get Motivated to Exercise: 7 Ways to Inspire Yourself

Oct 12, 2018 · Kathleen Jade, ND · Mobility & Fitness

“I know exercise is good for me, but I just don’t have the motivation to do it.” Sound familiar? That’s a common complaint, and motivation is especially difficult when you feel depressed, anxious, or tired all the time. Sitting in front of the television or browsing the web to “numb” your … Read More

Pilates for Beginners

Oct 9, 2018 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Mobility & Fitness

Pilates is a low-impact, joint-friendly method that invigorates mind and body. It was originally a one-on-one training system done on a mat and also on specialized machines developed by Joseph H. Pilates in the early 1900s. He originally called his system “Contrology” and preached about the benefits of doing his … Read More

Resistance Training Benefits: After Age 50, They’re Just as Important as Aerobics

Oct 3, 2018 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

You’re well aware of how important it is to get regular physical activity to keep yourself in good health and reduce your risk of disease. But if you’re like many people and think “exercise” means walking, jogging, or other activities that get the heart pumping, you’re overlooking something important. When … Read More

Tai Chi Benefits: A New Look at How an Ancient Exercise Helps Us

Oct 3, 2018 · Jim Brown, PhD · Mobility & Fitness

Tai chi, which began as a noncompetitive martial art, was once considered in much of the U.S. to be a fringe form of exercise for older adults only. Today, it has moved closer to mainstream medicine practiced by people of all ages. In fact, tai chi benefits are being recognized … Read More

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