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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

Avoid a Stiff Neck: Keep Your Chest Open and Your Back Strong

Oct 26, 2016 · Dawn Bialy · Mobility & Fitness

A sore, stiff neck is an unfortunate but fairly common malady that affects many people over age 50. However, you can take steps to lessen the chances it will happen to you—or get relief if it does, according to Robert Turner, PT, OCS, a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist and advanced … Read More

Meniscal Tears: Supervised Exercise Therapy as Effective as Surgery

Sep 30, 2016 · Diane Muhlfeld · Mobility & Fitness

Nearly four million arthroscopic knee surgeries are carried out annually, worldwide, at a cost of billions of dollars, according to the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. Recently, researchers in Norway determined that a supervised course of exercise therapy can produce the same outcome as arthroscopic surgery for meniscus tears … Read More

Defining Dizziness

Sep 29, 2016 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Mobility & Fitness

Feeling lightheaded upon rising from a chair, getting nauseous in a car, experiencing a room as spinning while lying down—these are all different ways of describing dizziness. It becomes more common with age, but there is no one single reason why a person may feel dizzy. There is, however, a … Read More

Cool, Refreshing, and Challenging

Sep 29, 2016 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Mobility & Fitness

Pool workouts have undergone an extreme make-over in the past few years. While working out in the water will always have a joint-friendly benefit, a variety of higher-intensity and unique classes are making a splash with people of all ages and all fitness levels. Almost anything you can do on … Read More

Strengthen Your Core Muscles With Simple Pilates Moves

Sep 29, 2016 · Kate Brophy · Mobility & Fitness

Your core muscles (the muscles around your trunk and pelvis) are a vital component of posture and balance—in fact, many physical activities depend on stable core muscles, and a core that is strong also provides vital support and stability to your lower back, making all the difference when it comes … Read More

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