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Adding Exercise to Your Weekly Routine May Boost Thinking, Planning Skills

Feb 27, 2019 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

Can taking a brisk walk help you stay organized? Does bicycling improve concentration? According to a study published recently in the journal Neurology, a little aerobic exercise can make a noticeable improvement in executive functionÑa set of higher-level thinking skills that include things like paying attention and organizing. The study … Read More

Training for Better Surgical Outcomes

Feb 27, 2019 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

Surgery is stressful on the body and mind. The degree of stress depends upon many factors, including the magnitude of the surgery, the preoperative condition of the patient, and the risk of postoperative complications. Of course, every surgical procedure carries with it some risk, however small. In older adults it’s … Read More

Fitness & Nutrition Newsbriefs: Exercise & Risk of Falls; Exercise & Blood Pressure

Feb 27, 2019 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

Exercise Reduces the Risk of Falls People over the age of 60 who have been exercising for at least one year have a 12 percent lower risk of falls and a 26 percent lower risk of falls leading to injury, according to a systematic review of 46 randomized controlled trials. … Read More

Simple Activity Guidelines Provide a Path to Wellness

Feb 26, 2019 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

Exercise isn’t just about being fit or looking slim. It affects how we feel, how we function, and even how well we sleep. In the newly issued second edition of the report Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, researchers from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services outline the dramatic … Read More

Pilates Has Wide-Ranging Benefits

Feb 26, 2019 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

A recent small study (Musculoskeletal Care, Nov. 6, 2018) is the first to investigate individual perceptions of how Pilates impacts daily life in people with chronic musculoskeletal discomfort due to conditions like arthritis and nonspecific low back pain. “Standard treatment for these conditions aims to relieve the symptoms so they … Read More

Use Resistance Exercises to Build Leg Strength

Feb 1, 2019 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

We lose up to 3 to 5 percent of our muscle mass every 10 years. Resistance exercises with bands can rebuild muscle mass, strengthen bones, and improve speed and agility. How They Work Resistance exercises challenge muscles by pushing against gravity. Bands are fun to use and work your muscles … Read More

New Physical Activity Guidelines Released

Feb 1, 2019 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, an update of recommendations published in 2008. “The new guidelines provide more evidence-based reasons to be active than ever before,” says Roger A. Fielding, PhD, director of Tufts’ Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, and … Read More

Editor’s Note: Exercise is a “Must” for Every Woman

Feb 1, 2019 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

If you want to improve your overall health and reduce your risk of chronic disease, get moving and keep moving. Exercise is the only recommendation I make to every single patient, without exception. Physical activity benefits cardiovascular health by reducing blood pressure and increasing HDL (“good”) cholesterol levels. Getting regular … Read More

Strength Training for Muscle Health: Use It or Lose It

Jan 14, 2019 · Jim Brown, PhD · Mobility & Fitness

For most middle-aged and older adults, strength training evokes images of young athletes lifting heavy weights in a sweaty gym. That image is reflected in the numbers. Only 21 percent of adults engage in any type of strength training activities. The number is even higher in among women and older … Read More

Use Resistance Bands to Build Arm Strength

Dec 27, 2018 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

From dancing with a partner to bike riding, gardening, holding your grandchildren, or simply carrying groceries and laundry, having strong, dependable arms is important to maintaining your quality of life. Arms also play a significant role in fall prevention and maintaining balance. If you suffer from health issues such as … Read More

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