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A Strong Core Improves Balance

Nov 24, 2021 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Mobility & Fitness

Many patients ask me about how to make exercise more efficient and beneficial to their health, especially as they get older. The answer revolves around the “core” of the body. The core musculature of the body represents the major muscle groups responsible for balance and stability. The core muscles of … Read More

Gifts That Cushion, Comfort, and Assist

Nov 17, 2021 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Mobility & Fitness

Everyone can use a helping hand every now and then. And that’s especially true if you have bone and joint pain. The following items can help you inside and outside the home. If you’re looking for useful and caring gifts, consider one of these for yourself and someone on your … Read More

Should YOU Worry About Osteoporosis?

Oct 29, 2021 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

An estimated 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, a bone disease that occurs when the body loses calcium from bone faster than it builds new bone, leading to low bone density. This condition increases the risk of a broken bone. Such fractures happen in about half of women and up to … Read More

That Literal Pain In Your Butt Might Be Your Sciatic Nerve

Oct 29, 2021 · Dawn Bialy · Mobility & Fitness

If you have pain that starts in your lower back and runs down through your buttock and your leg, you probably have what is commonly called “sciatica.” “The correct terminology for this condition is actually ‘radiculopathy,’ or radicular pain,” explains Jaspal Ricky Singh, MD, vice chair and associate professor in … Read More

Build Strength and Power at Any Age

Oct 19, 2021 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Mobility & Fitness

Sarcopenia, also known as age-related muscle loss, is a natural part of the aging process that begins in the third decade of life. Disease, inflammation, and health changes at the cellular level all can contribute to sarcopenia, but a lack of physical activity and poor nutrition are major contributing factors. … Read More

Nature Walks Lift the Spirits, Sharpen Thinking

Oct 4, 2021 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

When the COVID-19 pandemic narrowed the options for workouts and other activities, many people rediscovered the simple pleasures and cardiovascular benefits of a walk outside. Breathing in fresh air (when safe) and being surrounded by green lawns, trees, flowers, and the rest of nature’s bounty can leave you feeling energized … Read More

3 Brain and Body Benefits of a Daily Walk

Oct 4, 2021 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

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 · Mobility & Fitness

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 · Mobility & Fitness

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 · Mobility & Fitness

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

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