Mobility & Fitness Archives

3 Brain and Body Benefits of a Daily Walk

Oct 4, 2021 · UHN Staff · Memory

You probably started walking around your first birthday and have been getting around that way ever since. Unless walking has become difficult due to physical or cognitive health challenges, you may never have given much thought to the steps you take. But simply taking a half-hour walk every day, or … Read More

For Knee Osteoarthritis, Exercise Can Reduce Pain and Improve Function

Sep 21, 2021 · Dawn Bialy · Memory

An estimated 14 million people in the U.S. have knee osteoarthritis, and, among adults age 45 and older, a higher percentage of women than men are diagnosed with the condition, according to the Arthritis Foundation. Knee osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage has worn away on the ends of the two … Read More

Frontline: Hot flashes; Dementia; Enjoyable way to improve health

Sep 21, 2021 · Dawn Bialy · Memory

Dietary Changes Curb Hot Flashes for Some Women Adding soybeans and removing animal-sourced foods from your diet may decrease the frequency and severity of hot flashes, according to a study published online July 14, 2021, in the journal Menopause. Study participants were postmenopausal women who reported having two or more … Read More

Top 10 Swaps for Good Health

Sep 21, 2021 · UHN Staff · Memory

We asked Tufts experts for one small change they would recommend for the biggest benefits. Here’s what they said: 1. Try Barley, not White Rice … or any whole grain instead of any refined, really. Research shows choosing mostly whole grains and 100 percent whole grain products instead of refined … Read More

Newsbites: Fitness trackers; whole grains and heart health; fermented foods

Sep 21, 2021 · UHN Staff · Memory

Step Counters and Fitness Trackers May Boost Activity Levels A study that analyzed data from 38 randomized clinical trials involving over 4,200 participants concluded that activity trackers do improve physical activity levels among adults with cardiometabolic conditions like diabetes and heart disease. Over approximately 15 weeks of follow-up, wearing a … Read More

Newsbriefs: Poor hearing; Managing incontinence; Knee arthritis; Aerobic Exercise Benefits

Sep 21, 2021 · Kate Brophy · Memory

Poor Hearing Linked to Worse Physical Function A study published in JAMA Network Open, June 25, suggests that older adults with hearing impairment may have worse physical function and decline faster over time compared to those with normal hearing. For the study, researchers analyzed data from 2,956 older adults, mean … Read More

Ask the Doctor: September 2021

Aug 24, 2021 · Maurizio Fava, MD · Memory

Q. I have seen ads for smartphone apps that offer mental health counseling. Is it a good idea to try therapy in this way? A. The rise of so-called “mobile therapy” has certainly encouraged more people to reach out for help. But what they are getting for their time and … Read More

Learning to Breathe and Live Better

Aug 24, 2021 · UHN Staff · Memory

Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is generally recommended for people with lung diseases who frequently have difficulty breathing, despite the daily use of medications. This includes people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, bronchitis, and lung cancer. PR is also helpful for recovered COVID patients with ongoing breathing challenges. While physical … Read More

Look to Diet and Exercise to Help You Maintain Strong Muscles

Aug 24, 2021 · Kate Brophy · Memory

Strong muscles are vital as we get older: they preserve our ability to carry out activities of daily living, protect us from falls that may result in serious injuries, and enable us to function even when we are confronted by age-related conditions that might otherwise severely impact our mobility and … Read More

Banish Belly Fat for Better Health

Aug 24, 2021 · Kate Brophy · Memory

It’s normal to accumulate some fat around your middle as you get older, so you shouldn’t panic about a few extra inches. But don’t discount the potential health harms of abdominal fat either, even if your body mass index (BMI, a relation of height to weight) indicates that your overall … Read More

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