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Q&A: Balance; Stroke Prevention; Vitamin C

Jan 6, 2017 · Diane Muhlfeld · Mobility & Fitness

Q. Ever since I began to take Coumadin for atrial fibrillation I have a fear of falling and bleeding. What can I do to improve my balance? A. Strengthening your core muscles—those in your abdomen, back and hips—would be the best thing for you to do. Core strength is related … Read More

HIIT Moves Out of the Exercise Lab and into the Real World

Jan 6, 2017 · Diane Muhlfeld · Mobility & Fitness

The HIIT movement (high-intensity interval training) has been gaining popularity among elite athletes and serious, younger, well-conditioned exercisers for several years. Now a scaled-back version may be ready for wider use among older, less fit, and overweight individuals, as well as those with certain health issues. The science behind HIIT … Read More

Physical Activity Decreases Risks of Breast Cancer and Atrial Fibrillation

Jan 6, 2017 · Dawn Bialy · Mobility & Fitness

Recent research shows that, when a woman exercises regularly, she may lower her risks of invasive breast cancer and atrial fibrillation. Other benefits of being active include cardiovascular, metabolic, musculoskeletal, and psychological advantages, as well as improved sleep and weight control. For good health, the importance of moving your body … Read More

Editor’s Note: Exercise: The Best Medicine

Jan 5, 2017 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

Exercise—it’s the only universal recommendation I make to every single patient, without exception. Exercise benefits cardiovascular health and improves muscle function, balance, and coordination. It reduces the risk of certain cancers, too, especially those related to obesity, including endometrial cancer and breast cancer. It’s the only demonstrable way to improve … Read More

Newsbriefs: Walking; Statins; Painkillers; Cholesterol Drugs

Dec 22, 2016 · Diane Muhlfeld · Mobility & Fitness

Walking Enhances Creativity. A recent study at Stanford University by Dr. Marily Oppezzo shows that creativity increases substantially when participants take a walk. Dr. Oppezzo gathered volunteer undergraduates to complete tests of creativity, such as finding alternative uses for common objects (such as a button). Then the students, who met … Read More

Strength Training May Pump Up Memory

Dec 22, 2016 · Susan Jimison Vitek · Mobility & Fitness

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 · Dawn Bialy · Mobility & Fitness

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 · Matthew Solan · Mobility & Fitness

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 · Diane Muhlfeld · Mobility & Fitness

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 · Diane Muhlfeld · Mobility & Fitness

“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

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