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Sep 10, 2018 · Jim Brown, PhD · Mobility & Fitness

Welcome to Easy Exercises for More Strength & Power, the latest Special Report in UCLA Health’s Stay Fit Series. Thousands of readers have used this series to enhance their strength, power, fitness, flexibility, and balance. Others have used the reports to find exercises for walking and simply for fun and … Read More

Fighting the FOG

Aug 27, 2018 · Carrie Adkins-Ali · Mobility & Fitness

Freezing of gait (FOG) sounds like something from a nightmare: You want to move but your feet feel glued to the floor, and no amount of will or strength can move them. For people with Parkinson’s disease—especially in the advanced stages—FOG can be a terrifying part of life. Not … Read More

Exercising for Life

Aug 24, 2018 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

Exercising regularly can help prevent age-related decline in physical functioning and decrease risk of falls, osteoporosis, and frailty, but the recommended 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity physical activity may seem daunting, especially for inactive older adults. While meeting these recommendations is best, a recent analysis by Tufts researchers suggests … Read More

Create Your Ideal Cardiovascular Fitness Program

Aug 21, 2018 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Mobility & Fitness

If you are ready to start an exercise program, aerobic fitness is the place to begin,” says Ellen Wilson, Physical Therapist and Director of Therapy Services at UCLA. “If you’re already exercising and ready to pick up the pace, aerobic activities will improve the quality of your life and may … Read More

Newsbriefs: Regular Strength Training & Depression Risk; Knee Arthritis & Weight Loss

Aug 17, 2018 · Kate Brophy · Mobility & Fitness

Regular Strength Training May Lower Depression Risk A recent review (JAMA Psychiatry, June) suggests that people who regularly do strength training may be less likely to suffer from depression. Researchers analyzed data from 33 clinical trials including 947 adults who were assigned to either participate in strength training sessions or … Read More

Frontline: Healthy Bacteria Reduces Rate of Bone Loss; Physical Fitness & Reduced Risk of Dementia; Medication for Migraine Prevention

Jul 25, 2018 · Dawn Bialy · Mobility & Fitness

Healthy Bacteria May Help Reduce Rate of Bone Loss in Women Women who took probiotic bacteria for one year experienced half the bone loss of women who took a placebo, according to research published June 21, 2018 in the Journal of Internal Medicine. The women in study, who were an … Read More

1. Update Your Program

Jul 16, 2018 · Jim Brown, PhD · Mobility & Fitness

How long has it been since you changed your exercise routine? a. Three months b. Six months c. One year d. It’s been so long, you can’t remember If your answer is a, b, c, or d, it’s probably time to re-evaluate and update your exercise program, especially the strength … Read More

Frontline: Exercise vs. Genetics; Cervical Cancer Screenings; Supplements & Cardiovascular Disease

Jun 28, 2018 · Dawn Bialy · Mobility & Fitness

Exercise Trumps Genetics in the Fight Against Obesity Genetics is a factor women sometimes use to explain weight gain, but research suggests that, as women get older, exercise can help them beat obesity, regardless of their genetic makeup. As women get older, physical activity reduces the influence of any genetic … Read More

Memory Maximizers: Exergaming’s Effect on Older Adults; Healthy Diet for Brain Volume, Memory Skill

Jun 27, 2018 · Jay Roland · Mobility & Fitness

“Exergaming” May Help Improve Thinking, Memory Among Older Adults While video games operated with handheld game controllers and no other real physical effort can be fun to play, the video games in which players have to exert some physical effort may be both fun and healthy for your brain. Video … Read More

News Briefs: Regular Exercise & Speech Skills; Mindfulness; Photo Taking’s Effect on Mental Health

Jun 27, 2018 · Jay Roland · Mobility & Fitness

Regular Exercise May Also Keep Your Speech Skills in Good Shape If you ever struggle to find the right word—the feeling that the word you’re searching for is right on the tip of your tongue—you may want to lace up your sneakers and get moving. The words you’re looking for … Read More

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