Mobility & Fitness

Exercise and Brain Function

Jul 26, 2023 · · Mobility & Fitness
Q: I know that exercise supports brain func­tion, but how? A: Exercise helps the brain in many ways. For example, aerobic exercise (running, brisk walking, swimming, etc.) boosts levels of a chemical called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). Research shows that BDNF both protects existing neurons (brain cells) and helps in … Read More

Newsbites: Plant-based foods; insomnia and heart health; omega-6 and blood pressure; health benefits of walking

Jul 21, 2023 · · Mobility & Fitness
Associations of Plant-Based Foods with Health Depend on the Level of Processing A plant-based dietary pattern limits or avoids animal products (meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy products). A study that analyzed the reported dietary intake of over 126,000 participants found that consuming a plant-based dietary pattern based on whole … Read More

Working Up a Sweat

Jul 21, 2023 · · Mobility & Fitness
Staying active is essential to our health. But trying to walk, run, bike, or play in the heat is at best unpleasant and at worst dangerous. Without taking the proper measures to keep cool, you risk developing dehydration, heat exhaustion, or life-threatening heatstroke. Let’s explore some ways to keep active—and … Read More

Don’t Let Gout Affect Your Mobility

Jul 21, 2023 · · Mobility & Fitness
If your sleep is being disturbed by throbbing pain that seems to develop suddenly in your big toe or one of your finger joints overnight, you may have gout, a type of arthritis that is common in older adults. In severe cases, gout can lead to permanent joint damage and … Read More

Vital to Avoid Frailty in Older Age

Jul 21, 2023 · · Mobility & Fitness
A recent small study (Age and Aging, February 2023) suggests that just 20 minutes of daily activity could help reverse frailty in older adults. Doing so could make a significant difference to health and quality of life for many older adults, given that frailty has been linked to numerous negative … Read More

Newsbites: Erythritol and cardiovascular events; strength training and blood pressure; brain health and blueberry polyphenols

Jun 26, 2023 · · Mobility & Fitness
Erythritol Associated with More Cardiovascular Events A study found that higher levels of the popular sugar substitute erythritol in blood samples was associated with higher risk of heart attack and stroke. Chemically, erythritol is a “sugar alcohol,” (although it is neither a sugar nor an alcohol in the way non-scientists … Read More

Rebuilding Your Exercise Routine

Jun 26, 2023 · · Mobility & Fitness
There comes a time in many people’s lives when exercise falls by the wayside. Perhaps it was an injury, an illness or those common foes, lack of time and complacency, that have kept you away from exercise. Regardless of how you got to your less-than-fit state, physical activity is a … Read More

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