Mobility & Fitness

Strength Training May Pump Up Memory

Dec 22, 2016 · · Memory
Older people who are concerned about mild memory and thinking problems should consider heading to the gym for some strength training. A new study suggests that boosting muscle strength might help pump up memory as well. According to research published Oct. 24, 2016 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics … Read More

Do Morning Moves to Start Your Day Right

Dec 21, 2016 · · Memory
The first thing you feel like doing when you get up in the morning probably isn’t exercise. However, a couple of simple movements are all it takes to stretch your muscles and get your joints moving and your blood flowing, says Robert Turner, PT, OCS, a Board-Certified Orthopedic Specialist and … Read More

Get Moving: The Best Cardio Workouts for You

Dec 20, 2016 · · Memory
It is well documented that exercise can improve your health no matter what your age, but after you reach 60, cardiovascular fitness becomes even more important. “It may be your best medicine against many age-related conditions, such as memory loss, weight gain, loss in bone density, and sarcopenia (age-related muscle … Read More

With Diet and Exercise, It’s Quality, Not Quantity, That Counts

Dec 19, 2016 · · Memory
A multi-mode exercise routine that includes resistance training, interval sprints, stretching (including yoga or Pilates), and endurance training, combined with consuming moderate amounts of protein throughout your day, has multiple health benefits, according to a recent study published in The Journal of Applied Physiology May 16, 2013. The results will … Read More

Exercise as Medicine for Older Women

Dec 12, 2016 · · Memory
“Moderate to vigorous intensity activity can have mental and physical health benefits, particularly when part of broader positive health changes,” says Debra Anderson, Professor at the Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Australia, and co-author of a recent meta-analysis of 21 selected studies and 10 randomized, … Read More

Newsbriefs: Physical Activity; Gout; Rheumatoid Arthritis

Dec 12, 2016 · · Memory
Keep on moving. White matter is brain tissue that contains the nerve fibers responsible for brain communications. Nerve fiber activity declines with age and disrupts brain function. Previous studies have shown that seniors who engage in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity have fewer problems with memory and thinking skills. But a new … Read More

Q&A: Ligament Tears; Sense of Taste; Anxiety

Dec 9, 2016 · · Memory
Q. Years ago I had tears in my anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and my medial collateral ligament (MCL). Do these knee injuries lead to early arthritis? At the time, I had some arthroscopic procedures to repair the injuries. A. Any trauma to a joint (even surgery) can lead to a series … Read More

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