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Pilates Myth Busters

Jul 30, 2019 · UHN · Mobility & Fitness

There are many myths about Pilates: It’s too hard. It’s just for dancers. It’s too expensive. It’s not for people with osteoarthritis and other joint issues. In reality, this method can be quite gentle on the joints, doesn’t have to break the bank, and is something that can be practiced … Read More

Interventional Radiology Takes a Swing at Tennis Elbow

Jul 30, 2019 · UHN · Mobility & Fitness

Tennis elbow isn’t limited to the courts; it’s a common condition that can affect a wide variety of people, from assembly workers to butchers and golfers to painters. Fortunately, the 3 percent of the population that suffers from what is technically called lateral epicondylitis may have a new treatment option. … Read More

Fitness & Nutrition News Briefs: Arterial Aging; Exercise for Inpatient Psychiatric Care

Jul 30, 2019 · UHN · Mobility & Fitness

Train for a Marathon to Reverse Arterial Aging New runners who completed their first marathon experienced a drop in both blood pressure and arterial age in a study presented at EuroCMR 2019, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology. The study included 139 healthy people ages 21 to … Read More

This Weight-Training Style Could Lengthen Your Life

Jul 30, 2019 · UHN · Mobility & Fitness

If you watch weight lifters, you’ll see many styles. Some lift quickly, completing a whole set of repetitions in a minute or two, while others lift with slow control. Some lift lighter weights many times, while others lift very heavy weights just a few. These differences are more than preferences: … Read More

Protect and Strengthen Your Psoas Muscle

Jun 27, 2019 · UHN · Mobility & Fitness

The psoas muscle is the largest and strongest muscle in your “hip flexor” group. Hip flexors pull your thigh and torso together and move them apart. They also faciliate lateral flexion of the lumbar spine—the ability for your body to bend to the right or left side. “The psoas muscles … Read More

How Greater Psychological Flexibility Helps You Cope with Stress and Change

Jun 27, 2019 · UHN · Mobility & Fitness

When you feel stuck in a stressful situation or overwhelmed by unexpected changes in your life, you may find yourself fighting to get rid of unpleasant thoughts and feelings. It’s a common response: If you can just clear your mind of the things that make you angry or anxious you’ll … Read More

Ball of Foot Pain

Jun 27, 2019 · UHN · Mobility & Fitness

One moment you’re fine and the next it feels like you stepped on a bee, but you didn’t. Searing ball of foot pain can affect runners, dancers, power walkers, and also can simply happen when shoes don’t fit properly. Untreated foot pain may spiral into greater problems, such as pain … Read More

Newsbriefs: Deep Abdominal Fat; Inadequate Sleep & Dehydration; Protein Supplements for Older Adults

Jun 27, 2019 · UHN · Mobility & Fitness

Exercise Defends Against Deep Abdominal Fat According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity affects nearly 40 percent of adult Americans. Not all body fat is the same. The deep abdominal fat that surrounds organs puts people at greater risk for obesity-related conditions, such as type 2 diabetes … Read More

Foot or Ankle Arthritis Needn’t Slow You Down

Jun 26, 2019 · UHN · Mobility & Fitness

The hips and knees aren’t the only joints in which arthritis is common—the feet and ankles also are at risk. This is partly because of their workload: they keep you upright, help you balance, and are vital for shock absorption as you walk or run. In the case of your … Read More

The Puzzle of Plateaus

Jun 25, 2019 · UHN · Mobility & Fitness

You’ve started a new plan to get to a healthier weight but at some point you find you've hit a plateau and just can't seem to lose any more weight. Weight loss plateaus are very common but they can be so frustrating you may feel like giving up. Before you … Read More

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