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Be Sure to Shovel Snow Safely This Winter

Dec 20, 2023 · Kate Brophy · Mobility & Fitness

Snow is for sledding, snowball fights, and snowmen. It’s not for your driveway— but unfortunately, snow doesn’t know that. This means that unless you have a helpful local teen or a grandchild you can enlist to do the job for you, you may be among the many Americans wielding a … Read More

Unlock Rapid Fitness Gains with HIIT Training

Dec 20, 2023 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

Given that lack of time is one of the most-often cited excuses for not exercising, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) just might be the ideal exercise. It might sound like an exercise program for elite athletes, but this approach is appropriate for anyone who wants significant gains in a short period … Read More

How to Stick to Those Resolutions!

Dec 19, 2023 · Judith C. Thalhaimer, RD, LDN · Mobility & Fitness

Research suggests only half of Americans stick to their New Year’s resolutions after one month. According to USA Today, the top three resolutions in 2023 were to exercise more, eat healthier, and lose weight. Here are three strategies to increase the likelihood of achieving your goals this year. Be Specific … Read More

Newer Hip Replacement Techniques Enable Quicker and Easier Recovery

Dec 19, 2023 · Rochelle Nataloni · Mobility & Fitness

More than 400,000 hip replacement surgeries are performed in the U.S. every year, and osteoarthritis is the leading cause for this popular procedure. Benefits of the surgery include pain relief, improved mobility, and the ability to resume everyday activities such as comfortably taking a walk, gardening, or even just tidying … Read More

Ask Dr. Etingin: Pelvic Floor Health; RSV Vaccine

Dec 19, 2023 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Mobility & Fitness

My gynecologist said I need to strengthen my pelvic floor. What is it and why is it important? The pelvic floor is a web of muscles that holds up the bladder, bowel, and uterus. When these muscles become weakened from things like childbirth, heavy lifting, chronic coughing, and basically anything … Read More

Frontline: Phototherapy for Alzheimer’s Treatment; Timing of Exercise and Weight Loss; Knee Replacement Surgery

Nov 29, 2023 · Rochelle Nataloni · Mobility & Fitness

Phototherapy Demonstrates Promise for Alzheimer’s Treatment A new study has demonstrated promising results using photobiomodulation (PBM) for Alzheimer’s disease (AD). PBM is a type of low-level laser energy that is used to stimulate, heal, regenerate, and protect tissue that has been injured or is degenerating. In the study, researchers showed … Read More

The Facts About Weight Loss Drugs

Nov 29, 2023 · Judith C. Thalhaimer, RD, LDN · Mobility & Fitness

The biggest health and nutrition story of 2023 was arguably the exploding popularity of prescription medications to treat obesity, a chronic disease that affects more than four in 10 U.S. adults. We spoke to Richard D. Siegel, MD, co-director of the Diabetes and Lipid Center and a doctor at the … Read More

Ask the Experts: Motorcycle Safety Dilemma; GERD Medication and Dementia Risk

Nov 29, 2023 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

My 68-year-old husband used to ride a motorcycle in his youth and has recently taken up the hobby again. He is enjoying himself, but he refuses to wear a helmet. What can I say to convince him to wear one? Your concern for your husband’s safety is well founded: Per … Read More

Making Time for Healthy Behaviors

Oct 26, 2023 · Judith C. Thalhaimer, RD, LDN · Mobility & Fitness

One roadblock to adopting new, healthier, behaviors—like moving more and cooking healthy meals at home—is finding time to do them. “A new behavior may seem daunting because it’s unfamiliar,” says Nicole Ninteau, PhD, MPH, adjunct lecturer at the Friedman School, “but it may turn out to be easier than you … Read More

Dietary Supplements for Sports Performance

Oct 26, 2023 · Judith C. Thalhaimer, RD, LDN · Mobility & Fitness

Sports supplements come in many shapes and sizes, from tablets and capsules to liquids, powders, and bars. While they promise a lot, the challenging nature of sports supplement research makes it difficult to truly determine the efficacy and safety of these supplements. As an example, let’s take a close look … Read More

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