Mobility & Fitness

Walking to Get and Stay Fit

Aug 17, 2022 · · Mobility & Fitness
[caption id="attachment_142155" align="alignleft" width="300"] © kate_sept2004 | Getty ImagesWalking for exercise can be a lifestyle choice that expands your social life. There are power walking clubs, fundraising walks, and vacations that feature treks in exotic destinations.[/caption] Walking is an inexpensive and accessible form of exercise, but to be effective, it’s … Read More

News Briefs: September 2022

Aug 17, 2022 · · Mobility & Fitness
Exercise and Cognition Previous research has suggested that physical activity lowers your risk of dementia as you age. The benefit is thought to derive from the cardiovascular protection offered by exercise. It can help prevent high blood pressure and excessive weight gain, both of which are associated with dementia. A … Read More

Protect Your Shoulders from Dislocation

Jul 20, 2022 · · Mobility & Fitness
The shoulder joint is the most commonly dislocated large joint in the body, and while young people are most likely to suffer a shoulder dislocation there is evidence that older women also may be particularly vulnerable to this injury. When it strikes young people, sports usually play a role—however, in … Read More

Diagnosing and Treating Shoulder Pain

Jul 20, 2022 · · Mobility & Fitness
[caption id="attachment_141633" align="alignleft" width="300"] © Andreus | Getty ImagesA network of ligaments creates passive stability in the shoulder. Muscles create active stability through contraction.[/caption] The shoulder joint is unique among joints because it is the most mobile in the human body, allowing us to hit a tennis ball, swim laps, … Read More

Exercise May Provide Additional Benefits 
If You Have a Stress-Related Condition

Jun 20, 2022 · · Mobility & Fitness
The physical and mental benefits of regular exercise are indisputable. It improves circulation, lowers blood pressure, helps manage weight, and bolsters respiratory health. Physical activity is also associated with improvements in cognition and mood—helping to ease symptoms of depression and anxiety. But a recent study led by researchers at Massachusetts … Read More

Strength Training Could Give You More Healthy Years

Jun 20, 2022 · · Mobility & Fitness
If your exercise regimen centers on brisk walking and other activities that get your heart pumping, you’re likely deriving considerable health benefits from your efforts. But a recent review (British Journal of Sports Medicine, Feb. 28) suggests that muscle-strengthening exercise also is important for lowering your risk of cardiovascular disease, … Read More

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