Mobility & Fitness

Newsbriefs: Heart device; sweetened drinks and Afib; stroke and depression; how to move more

Jun 26, 2024 · Kate Brophy · Heart Health

Heart Device Recall The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of the HeartMate II and HeartMate 3 left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) after the devices were tied to 273 known injuries and 14 deaths. However, as of late April, the two devices are not being removed … Read More

Shoulder Replacement: Your Options

Jun 26, 2024 · Kate Brophy · Heart Health

It isn’t just the hips and knees that are at risk of osteoarthritis as you age—the shoulders also are vulnerable. As with the hips and knees, joint replacement may be a solution if conservative treatment approaches aren’t sufficiently relieving pain, swelling, and stiffness in the affected shoulder. The procedure also … Read More

Frontline: Breast cancer recurrence; benefits from a daily walk; gender discrimination

May 23, 2024 · Rochelle Nataloni · Heart Health

Adding a Drug to Hormone Therapy Reduced the Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence A new treatment approach that combines a drug with hormone therapy significantly increased the amount of time a person with stage 2 or 3 HR-positive, HER2-negative early breast cancer can live without the cancer returning, according to … Read More

Adopt These Coping Strategies so Stress Won’t Make You Sick

May 23, 2024 · Rochelle Nataloni · Heart Health

Stress is a natural response to challenging situations, and not all stress is harmful. However, chronic or excessive stress can have negative effects on physical and mental health. This is especially true for women who, studies show, are more stressed than men, especially during perimenopause and menopause. Managing stress through … Read More

Venting and Physical Exertion May Fuel Feelings of Anger

May 23, 2024 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

For some people, going on a long run or walk when they are angry might seem like a helpful way to manage those difficult feelings. For others, just venting and letting those angry emotions out might feel like the right decision. But research published recently in the journal Clinical Psychology … Read More

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Kundalini Yoga Improves Cognition and Memory

May 23, 2024 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

A UCLA Health study found that Kundalini yoga improved cognition and memory in older women at risk of Alzheimer’s disease, with benefits not seen in a group receiving standard memory training. Women have about twice the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease compared with men due to several factors, including longer … Read More

Fueling Physical Activity

May 23, 2024 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Deciding whether to eat before a workout can be a puzzling question for many fitness enthusiasts. The answer largely depends on the type of workout you plan to do and your overall fitness goals. Healthy Years nutrition expert Dana Hunnes, RD, MPH, PhD, Senior Dietitian Supervisor, UCLA Medical Center, breaks … Read More

Hot Fun in the Summertime

May 23, 2024 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

There are many reasons why experts recommend engaging in exercise activities that you enjoy. For example, lack of time is one of the main reasons why people say they don’t exercise regularly. Enjoyable activities can boost your motivation to exercise, and if you look forward to your workouts, you’re more … Read More

An Alternative to Knee Replacement?

May 23, 2024 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a painful fact of life for many people—keeping them from playing beloved sports, going up and down stairs, or just walking the dog without wincing pain. If conservative therapies no longer work (e.g., heat/ice treatments, physical therapy, over-the-counter pain relievers and joint injections), you might be … Read More

Enjoy Sports Safely

May 23, 2024 · Rosanne Leipzig, MD, PhD · Heart Health

If you are one of the many older Americans who has taken up pickleball, congratulations: You’re benefiting from an enjoyable sport that guarantees you a good cardiovascular workout and hones your balance and agility. But, as one of this month’s Newsbriefs highlights, pickleball also presents risks. Of course, many sporting … Read More