Mobility & Fitness Archives

Venting and Physical Exertion May Fuel Feelings of Anger

May 23, 2024 · UHN Staff · Energy & Fatigue

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

Kundalini Yoga Improves Cognition and Memory

May 23, 2024 · UHN Staff · Energy & Fatigue

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 · Energy & Fatigue

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 · Energy & Fatigue

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 · Energy & Fatigue

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 · Energy & Fatigue

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

Newsbriefs: Pickleball Safety; Yoga Benefits Cognition; Galantamine Supplement Risk; Hospital Readmission

May 23, 2024 · Kate Brophy · Energy & Fatigue

Pickleball Safety Alert Pickleball is all the rage for older adults looking to maintain their activity and fitness levels. It is regarded as a low-impact sport, but according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in February, it is associated with potentially … Read More

Stronger Thigh Muscles May Help You Delay Knee Replacement Surgery

May 23, 2024 · Kate Brophy · Energy & Fatigue

Once knee arthritis begins to severely impede a person’s mobility and function, the usual prescription is joint replacement—indeed, more than half of people diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis go on to have total knee replacement surgery. “A skilled orthopedic surgeon can ensure that the procedure goes smoothly, and carefully following your … Read More

Let’s Get Moving!

Apr 24, 2024 · Judith C. Thalhaimer, RD, LDN · Energy & Fatigue

The benefits of physical activity are well-established. Not only can being physically active make you feel and perform better, but it can also reduce the risk of developing many chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Every Little Bit Counts. The evidencebased recommendations … Read More

Frontline: Heart disease; blindness and gut bacteria; Kundalini yoga

Apr 24, 2024 · Rochelle Nataloni · Energy & Fatigue

Too Much Niacin May Contribute to Heart Disease High levels of an essential B vitamin—niacin—may raise the risk of heart disease, according to a study published in the journal Nature Medicine, in February. Scientists were looking for common markers that might reveal new risk factors for cardiovascular disease, and they … Read More

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