Mobility & Fitness

Avoid Injury When You Exercise

Feb 22, 2017 · · Mobility & Fitness
About 27 percent of adults age 65 and older don’t exercise, according to a recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The study (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, Sept. 15, 2016) revealed that the numbers are even worse for people age 75 and older: thirty-five percent … Read More

Exercise and Your Brain: Should You Sweat It?

Feb 21, 2017 · · Mobility & Fitness
While observational studies have shown an association between physical activity and lower rates of mental decline, findings from randomized clinical trials have been mixed. And now the largest and longest such trial has reported surprisingly disappointing results: The Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders (LIFE) study, a 24-month trial involving … Read More

Activity Benefits Go Beyond Weight Loss

Feb 17, 2017 · · Mobility & Fitness
If you’re looking for motivation to get up off the couch, the results of a large new European study may be just what you need to lace up those walking shoes. Even a moderate amount of exercise—the equivalent of a daily brisk 20-minute walk—was associated with significant reductions in mortality … Read More

How Much Exercise Is Enough?

Feb 16, 2017 · · Mobility & Fitness
Nobody questions the health benefits of even just a little exercise, but you may wonder about what might be called the “Goldilocks” question: How much physical activity is “just right”? And is it possible to get too much or to overdo the intensity? Two large new studies, both published in … Read More

5 Weather-Proof Workout Strategies

Feb 15, 2017 · · Mobility & Fitness
Physical activity tends to dip in bad weather. Skipping exercise for long stretches could cheat your health. “Maintaining your fitness level through regular exercise confers a multitude of benefits ranging from im-proved insulin sensitivity to better cognitive health,” says Jennifer Sacheck, PhD, an associate professor at Tufts’ Friedman School. “Exercise … Read More

Rx for Exercise: More Is Better

Feb 15, 2017 · · Mobility & Fitness
When it comes to exercise, a new study says the prescription should be that more is better. For postmenopausal women, the benefits include weight loss and reduced belly fat and waist-to-hip ratio, which might possibly lead to greater protection against breast cancer. Jennifer M. Sacheck, PhD, an associate professor in … Read More

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