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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

Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor Muscles

May 30, 2019 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

If you have pain in your lower abdominal area or are challenged by incontinence issues that prevent you from living a complete life, you may be suffering from a pelvic floor disorder (PFD). PFDs affect 25 percent of all women, according to the National Institutes of Health. That number rises … Read More

Pedal Power: How Bicycling Boosts Brain Health, Mood and Fitness

May 30, 2019 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

When you were young and summer arrived, that usually meant more time on your bicycle, pedaling anywhere you wanted to go. There’s no reason that has to change in adulthood. In addition to the fun it provides, riding a bike also delivers some valuable benefits for your health. It’s a … Read More

The Best Exercise to Prevent Falls

May 29, 2019 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

In youth, falling is embarrassing, but in older age, it can be downright dangerous, leading to injuries, broken bones, and even institutionalization. Recurring falls are one of the top reasons that seniors are placed in nursing homes. While exercise, in general, is an excellent way to improve stability and balance, … Read More

Strength Training for Brain Health

Apr 30, 2019 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

Aerobic exercise may be the kind of workout most closely associated with brain health benefits. Think about the circulation boost you get from a brisk walk or game of tennis. But strength training with weights, machines, resistance bands or your own body weight (think push-ups) also may help improve cognition. … Read More

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