Mobility & Fitness

Protect Your Shoulders from Dislocation

· · 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

· · 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

· · 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

· · 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

Your RX for Resistant Hypertension

· · Mobility & Fitness
If you’ve been told that you have high blood pressure, you’re not alone—according to the long-running U.S. National Health and Nutrition Survey, 70 percent of people ages 65 and older have the condition. High blood pressure raises your risk for several potentially serious health complications, including heart attack, heart failure, … Read More

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