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

Sep 21, 2021 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

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 · Mobility & Fitness

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 · Mobility & Fitness

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 · Mobility & Fitness

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 · Mobility & Fitness

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 · Mobility & Fitness

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

News Briefs: September 2021

Aug 5, 2021 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

Increased Exercise Levels May Counter Health Harms Caused by Poor Sleep Little or no exercise is associated with poor cardiovascular health, cognitive decline, and a host of other negative health consequences. The same is true for poor sleep. A recent study, not surprisingly, found that the combination of a sedentary … Read More

Create A Complete Exercise Program

Jul 26, 2021 · Dawn Bialy · Mobility & Fitness

You know that physical activity is a key element of a healthy lifestyle, but how much exercise do you need, and what types of exercise are most beneficial? “We prefer to use the exercise recommendations from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). They have a section for older adults … Read More

Does the Type of Exercise You Do Matter When It Comes to Improving Mood and Memory?

Jul 22, 2021 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

From your doctor to the pages of this publication and plenty of points in between, the message that exercise is vital for optimal cognitive and mental health is inescapable. But given the vast array of sports and exercise options available to you, is one activity better or more beneficial than … Read More

You Can Live Well with a Disability

Jun 23, 2021 · Kate Brophy · Mobility & Fitness

Disability is by no means inevitable as you age—however, older adults are at greater risk of disability than their younger peers. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal that about 34 percent of people age 65 and older have at least one disability, with mobility and hearing … Read More

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