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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

Yoga for Beginners: How It Benefits Your Body, Mind, and Spirit

Sep 27, 2018 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Mobility & Fitness

Originating in India, yoga has been around for more than 5,000 years. It’s a practice that strengthens and stretches the body while also using our breath to focus and calm the mind. Everyone—especially older adults—can enjoy the multiple physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of yoga. For beginners and veterans alike, … Read More

Functional Exercises for Seniors: Maintain Muscle Mass to Fight Sarcopenia

Sep 25, 2018 · Diane Muhlfeld · Mobility & Fitness

For aging adults, a threat to independence and mobility is sarcopenia as a result of inactivity. For many older adults, inactivity is a process that develops over decades. The older some people get, the less active they become, meaning a decline in functional exercises. For seniors, it’s not necessarily because … Read More

You’re Using a Fitness Tracker—Is it Worth It?

Sep 19, 2018 · Jami Cooley, RN, CNWC · Mobility & Fitness

Fitness trackers are popular! In fact, the fitness tracker market will reach $30 billion by 2020, according to industry estimates. When these fancy little devices were initially produced, they were elementary: basic step-counting tools. But the companies who make them began releasing more and more upgrades over time, meeting consumer … Read More

The Benefits of Physical Therapy

Sep 18, 2018 · Kate Brophy · Mobility & Fitness

If you have injured yourself—be it a sprained or strained muscle, a torn ligament, or a broken bone—or if you have a physical condition that affects your joint flexibility and mobility, you may be tempted to take to your bed in order to alleviate your discomfort and recover your strength. … Read More

Which Exercise Is Best for Weight Loss?

Sep 17, 2018 · Cindy Foley · Mobility & Fitness

Deciding which exercise is best for weight loss can be a dilemma for anyone who doesn’t already play a sport or exercise regularly. The very fact that we may be hunting for an answer to that question acknowledges that we want to accomplish our weight loss goal as quickly as … Read More

Improving Balance: Start By Working with Your Doctor

Sep 17, 2018 · Rosanne Leipzig, MD, PhD · Mobility & Fitness

Balance—or your sense of equilibrium—is something you may take for granted. It helps you stay upright when standing, know where you are in relation to gravity, and walk and move without falling. Balance is controlled by the vestibular system in the inner ear: essentially, this system tells you how your … Read More

Fall Prevention Solutions: How to Prevent Injuries at Home

Sep 11, 2018 · Kate Brophy · Mobility & Fitness

The statistics might surprise you: 1 in 4 people aged 65 and older experience at least one fall each year. It’s thought that around 1 in 5 of these falls results in a serious injury, such as a fracture or head injury. Simple fall prevention tactics, however, can significantly reduce … Read More

Benefits of Walking: Taking Steps to Better Health

Sep 7, 2018 · Cindy Foley · Mobility & Fitness

Did you know that walking for just one minute can extend your life by one and a half to two minutes? That’s what the American College of Sports Medicine says about the benefits of walking. Got just 20 to 25 minutes a week to walk? You can extend your life … Read More

The Boundless Benefits of Stretching

Aug 31, 2018 · Cindy Foley · Mobility & Fitness

One of the major benefits of stretching involves emotional and mental health: It makes you feel good. Think about how you feel after you’ve been sitting at a desk for several hours, or when you get up out of your seat after a long plane flight: You’re stiff. But once … Read More

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