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MGH Study: Exercise, Vascular Health May Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease

Sep 23, 2019 · Jay Roland · Mobility & Fitness

Increasing your daily levels of physical activity may help protect you from cognitive decline and the loss of brain tissue associated with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). That was one of the key findings in a Massachusetts General Hospital study published in JAMA Neurology. “Because there are currently no disease-modifying therapies for … Read More

You Can Stay Fit While You Sit

Sep 23, 2019 · Kate Brophy · Mobility & Fitness

As you grow older, leading an active lifestyle is more important than ever. Physical activity boosts strength, flexibility and muscle tone, all of which are vital for staying healthy and independent. Exercise also has a beneficial effect on self esteem and mood, both of which can suffer if you are … Read More

Fitness & Nutrition Newsbriefs: Obesity; Meal Timing; Normal Weight

Aug 29, 2019 · Carrie Adkins-Ali · Mobility & Fitness

Best Exercises to Fight Obesity. Based on a study of 18,424 Chinese adults, researchers have identified specific exercises that best reduce body mass index in people predisposed to obesity. Jogging came out on top, followed by mountain climbing, walking, power walking, certain types of dancing, and long yoga practices. Cycling, … Read More

Newsbites: Physical Activity; Time Outside; Irregular Sleep; Processed Meats

Aug 26, 2019 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

Physical Activity is on the Rise More Americans are meeting recommended physical activity guidelines, but we still have a long way to go. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 24 percent of U.S. adults met the combined aerobic and muscle-strengthening physical activity guidelines in 2017, up … Read More

Fitness Newsbrief: Music and Exercise

Aug 26, 2019 · Carrie Adkins-Ali · Mobility & Fitness

Music Makes Exercise Feel Easier. Upbeat music may be the key to getting through a workout, according to a study published in July in Psychology of Sport and Exercise. A group of 24 exercisers performed 10 minutes of high-intensity interval training under three conditions: with music, with a podcast, or … Read More

Strengthen Your Neck Muscles with Simple Exercises

Jul 31, 2019 · UHN · Mobility & Fitness

Injuring your neck is one of the easiest things to do. “People can wake up with a stiff neck after sleeping, or feel like they have a stiff neck after travel, or even at the end of their work day,” says Dana Rose, physical therapist and site manager at the … Read More

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

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