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GLP-1 Meds and Weight-Loss Surgery Can Be Complementary

Feb 25, 2025 · Rochelle Nataloni · Mobility & Fitness

For women facing the challenges of obesity, there’s encouraging news—more treatments are available now than ever before. While bariatric (weight-loss) surgery has long been a trusted path, newer medications like Wegovy and Zepbound are expanding the possibilities. These GLP-1 medications are offering a nonsurgical alternative for some people and enhancing … Read More

Wake Up to the Wonders of Walking

Feb 25, 2025 · Kate Brophy · Mobility & Fitness

Americans are walking more, according to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics. CDC researchers analyzing National Health Interview survey results from 2022 found that overall, almost 60 percent of the participants walked for leisure and exercise in the seven days … Read More

Stick to the Plan…

Feb 25, 2025 · Rosanne Leipzig, MD, PhD · Mobility & Fitness

Are you one of the millions of Americans who made New Year’s resolutions that centered on your health goals for the next 12 months? And, more importantly, are you still watching what you eat, or getting more exercise, or avoiding bad habits like smoking? Unfortunately, research suggests that after six … Read More

Recent Research Highlights Risks Sepsis Presents to Older Adults

Feb 25, 2025 · Kate Brophy · Mobility & Fitness

A study presented at the European Emergency Medicine Congress in October 2024 highlights the risk older adults face from sepsis, a condition that develops out of the body’s natural immune response to an infection. Part of that response includes releasing chemicals that trigger inflammation—but in some cases, the immune response … Read More

Tai Chi: The Gentle, but Challenging Practice That Boosts Memory and Mood

Jan 24, 2025 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

While many people may associate Tai Chi with physical fitness, particularly for older adults who benefit from its deliberate, low-impact movements, the ancient martial art also offers profound benefits for mental health, particularly in enhancing memory and managing stress. Tai Chi is a widely practiced Chinese martial art tracing back … Read More

Nordic Walking: A Path to Healthier Aging

Jan 24, 2025 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

Staying physically active is essential for maintaining health and independence. Walking, particularly Nordic walking, offers a multitude of benefits, making it an excellent choice for optimizing overall well-being. “Of the many benefits of Nordic walking, the ability to improve cardiovascular health tops the list,” says Julie Rowland, UCLA Health Integrative … Read More

Regular Endurance Activity May Improve Health, Even Without Weight Loss

Jan 24, 2025 · Judith C. Thalhaimer, RD, LDN · Mobility & Fitness

Physical activity may not always lead to weight loss, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t improving your health. Physical activity may cause changes to the way subcutaneous abdominal fat (belly fat) cells function. Belly fat cells that are not functioning optimally result in insulin resistance and other metabolic health problems, … Read More

Exercise Has Benefits for Urinary Incontinence

Jan 24, 2025 · Kate Brophy · Mobility & Fitness

Maybe you leak urine when youlaugh, cough, or sneeze—or perhaps you never seem to make it to the bathroom on time to avoid an accident. If you are experiencing these symptoms, don’t ignore them, says Mount Sinai geriatrician Patricia Bloom, MD. “Putting up with the problem may cause you to … Read More

Ask Dr. Etingin: Step-Counting Apps and Urinary Incontinence

Dec 18, 2024 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Mobility & Fitness

Are smartphone step-counting apps accurate? Smartphone step-counting apps are quite accurate for general activity tracking, but they’re not flawless. These apps rely on your phone’s built-in sensors—mainly the accelerometer and gyroscope—to estimate movement and steps. If your phone is in your hand or pocket, it typically measures steps more reliably … Read More

Exercise Lowers Stress-Related Brain Activity, Reducing Heart Disease Risk

Dec 18, 2024 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

New research from Massachusetts General Hospital shows that physical activity reduces cardiovascular disease risk by lowering stress-related brain activity. The study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, found that people with stress-related conditions, such as depression, benefit the most from regular exercise. Researchers analyzed data from … Read More

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