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Cross-Train to Add Variety to Your Exercise Routine

Oct 29, 2024 · Kate Brophy · Mobility & Fitness

If you are tired of doing the same exercises every day, cross-training is a good way to add variety to your exercise program. “The American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association physical activity recommendations highlight the importance of following an exercise program that includes endurance exercises, strength … Read More

Newsbites: Time-restricted eating; back pain; improving diet quality

Sep 25, 2024 · Judith C. Thalhaimer, RD, LDN · Mobility & Fitness

Time-Restricted Eating Did Not Benefit Weight or Health in Trial In a relatively small randomized, crossover, controlled trial, time-restricted eating (also known as intermittent fasting) did not lead to improvements in weight or other selected health parameters compared to participants’ regular eating patterns. For four weeks, the 12 women and … Read More

Protect Yourself from Sports Injuries

Sep 25, 2024 · Kate Brophy · Mobility & Fitness

Recent research has highlighted an increase in sports injuries among people ages 65 and older. Mount Sinai geriatrician Patricia Bloom, MD, says the data reflect an increase in activity among older adults due to their growing awareness of how important exercise is for maintaining cardiovascular, muscle, and bone health as … Read More

Newsbriefs: Physical activity; walking and back pain; traumatic brain injury risk; shingles vaccine

Aug 26, 2024 · Kate Brophy · Mobility & Fitness

Get Off the Couch to Stay Well If you want to stay well as you age, turn off the TV and get off the couch. That’s the message from researchers at Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health who found that replacing even one hour of TV with physical activity … Read More

Ask the Experts: Addictive Properties of Alcohol; Tendinitis Treatment; Blood Thinners and Mechanical Heart Valves

Aug 26, 2024 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

I often read articles about how addictive nicotine is. Is alcohol as addictive as nicotine? Yes it is. As with smoking, consuming alcohol stimulates the release of endorphins: “feel-good” chemicals that generate sensations of pleasure and make us feel more relaxed. If you are under stress because of work, illness, … Read More

Steps or Minutes? Both Count Toward Better Health and Fitness

Jul 24, 2024 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

When it comes to exercise advice in recent years, health experts have often focused on two options: 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity (or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise) or 10,000 walking steps per day—though that figure has been debated, with some researchers suggesting that health benefits tend … Read More

Yoga and Meditation May Trigger Helpful Altered States of Consciousness

Jul 24, 2024 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

Yoga, meditation, and similar practices are often thought of as paths to relaxation and stress management. However, a surprising number of people who engage in these behaviors experience altered states of consciousness, according to a study published in the journal Mindfulness and led by Matthew Sacchet, PhD, director of the … Read More

Can Yoga Do for Your Memory What It Does So Well for Your Mood and Muscles?

Jul 24, 2024 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

An estimated 35 million people in the United States practice yoga in their homes, yoga studios, schools, recreation centers, parks, senior centers, and just about any where they can roll out a mat and strike a pose—or, rather, dozens of poses. For people who can’t get up and down on … Read More

Newsbites: Cognitive decline; intermittent fasting and weight loss; physical activity and depression.

Jul 24, 2024 · Judith C. Thalhaimer, RD, LDN · Mobility & Fitness

Eating Fruits and Vegetables May Lower Risk for Cognitive Decline Research has suggested an association between eating fruits and vegetables and better brain health. A recent study attempted to narrow down which fruits and vegetables, if any, are most closely associated with maintaining cognitive health. Scientists analyzed the results of … Read More

Best Foods for Bone Health

Jul 24, 2024 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

A 2015 USDA review of America’s eating patterns revealed that those who eat a diet high in fruits, vegetables, nuts, dairy, lean proteins, and whole grains have better bone health. Maintaining strong and healthy bones is a cornerstone of healthy aging, and it requires a combination of proper nutrition, adequate … Read More

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