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Newsbriefs: Physical Activity; Gout; Rheumatoid Arthritis

Dec 12, 2016 · Diane Muhlfeld · Mobility & Fitness

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

Newsbriefs: Bariatric Surgery; Restless Leg Syndrome; Diuretics

Dec 12, 2016 · Diane Muhlfeld · Mobility & Fitness

Weight Loss from Bariatric Surgery Benefits Brain. Obese people have a 35 percent higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) compared to normal-weight people, according to a small study of 17 women published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism in August 2014. Obese women have higher … Read More

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

Dec 9, 2016 · Diane Muhlfeld · Mobility & Fitness

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

Newsbriefs: Obesity; Alzheimer’s; Pain Meds; Statin Alternative

Dec 7, 2016 · Diane Muhlfeld · Mobility & Fitness

Big waistline increases risk of sudden death. Obesity appears to be an independent risk factor for sudden cardiac death (SCD), a fatal malfunction of the heart’s electrical system, in middle-aged adults. An analysis of the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities study published online November 19, 2014 in Heart found that SCD … Read More

Newsbriefs: Physical Activity; Weight Training; Food Intake

Dec 6, 2016 · Diane Muhlfeld · Mobility & Fitness

Physical Activity, in General, is Beneficial. In a study published in The Journal of Physiology, researchers at King’s College London and the University of Birmingham in England focused on “highly active, but non-elite” cyclists, ranging in age from 55 to 79 (the age range chosen because it covers the years … Read More

Exercise for Disease Prevention

Dec 5, 2016 · Diane Muhlfeld · Mobility & Fitness

Exercise causes gene expression modifications in fat cells, providing protection against certain obesity-related diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, according to three recent, separate studies from Lund University and the Karolinska Institute, respectively, both in Sweden. Fat cells are impacted. In one study, published in PLoS Genetics, researchers found that … Read More

Ask the Doctor: Arthritis Kitchen Gadget; Resting Pulse Rate; Blueberries

Dec 1, 2016 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Mobility & Fitness

Q: I love to cook but my hands are getting weaker and feel achy at times. Do you have any suggestions that can help me maintain this activity? A: Your loss of strength and mild pain are symptoms of hand arthritis. Some people think that doing hand exercises might be … Read More

Newsbriefs: Fat-Burning Hormone; Genetic Evolution of Zika; Fungus & Chrohn’s Disease; Bladder Cancer

Nov 30, 2016 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Mobility & Fitness

Exercise May Trigger Release of Fat-Burning Hormone In a small laboratory study, University of Florida researchers found that the hormone irisin can help transform calorie-storing white fat cells into energy-burning brown fat cells. Irisin appears to work by boosting the activity of genes and a protein that are essential in … Read More

At-Home Moves for Balance and Coordination

Oct 31, 2016 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Mobility & Fitness

Hiking on uneven terrain, or simultaneously reaching for your car door while holding a sack of groceries on your hip, are two examples of using your body’s natural ability to balance and coordinate movements. According to physical therapist Ellen Wilson, director of therapy services, UCLA Department of Rehabilitation Services, as … Read More

Attend to Posture and Body Mechanics to Prevent Dowager’s Hump

Oct 27, 2016 · Dawn Bialy · Mobility & Fitness

“Dowager’s hump” is a term commonly used to describe an abnormal outward curvature of the spine in the upper back (hyperkyphosis). A curved back shifts your center of gravity forward, making it difficult to balance and increasing your fall risk, according to Polly de Mille, RN, RCEP, CSCS, USAT, Clinical … Read More

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