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Strong Triceps Improve the Look and Function of Your Upper Arms

Jun 8, 2016 · Dawn Bialy · Mobility & Fitness

As women get older, they often feel self-conscious about droopy, flabby upper arms and want to know what to do about them. “That flabbiness depends, at least in part, on where your body deposits fat,” says Jason Machowsky, RD, CSSD, RCEP, CSCS, Exercise Physiologist and Sports Dietitian at the Weill … Read More

Stretch It Out to Increase Flexibility

Jun 7, 2016 · Kate Brophy · Mobility & Fitness

Up to 65 percent of us have some form of ache or pain as we age, and for most of us, reaching for the painkillers is an automatic response when it strikes. However, boosting muscle flexibility (which decreases as we get older) can be a longer-term solution. Stretching is a … Read More

Senior Exercise Programs: Disease Control/Prevention

May 18, 2016 · Diane Muhlfeld · Mobility & Fitness

Exercise helps create strong muscles and muscle groups, which affect almost every system of the body. Muscles and muscle groups also help combat common health conditions (such as arthritis and back pain), help regulate blood pressure, contribute to bone health and body composition (the balance of lean and fat), increases … Read More

Strong Core Muscles Help Prevent Back Pain

May 13, 2016 · Dawn Bialy · Mobility & Fitness

Even though you can’t see them, your core muscles can have a major effect on your appearance and your health. “If your waistline is starting to hang over your pants, you’re either gaining weight or not using your abdominal muscles, or both,” says Robert Turner, PT, OCS, a board-certified orthopedic … Read More

Bored with Your Exercise Routine? Try Yoga

Apr 28, 2016 · Dawn Bialy · Mobility & Fitness

If your exercise regimen needs some new life, consider an activity that helps improve strength, flexibility, and balance while also relieving stress. Yoga is an option for most people, because a routine can be specifically matched to your age, fitness level, and overall health. And if you’re not especially active … Read More

Help Combat Your Osteoarthritis: Stand More, Sit Less

Apr 20, 2016 · Diane Muhlfeld · Mobility & Fitness

Osteoarthritis (OA) often makes movement difficult, but a new study says that if you suffer from OA, movement is just what you need. OA affects an estimated 12.1 million U.S. adults, and knees are the most common joint afflicted, affecting more than 9 million people. The study, published in the … Read More

Finding Your Exercise Sweet Spot: How Much is Enough?

Apr 20, 2016 · Diane Muhlfeld · Mobility & Fitness

The first Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, published in 2008 by the Department of Health and Human Services, states “some physical activity is better than none, and adults who participate in any amount of physical activity gain some health benefits. For substantial (emphasis added) health benefits, adults should do at … Read More

More Older Adults Using Mobility Devices

Apr 19, 2016 · Diane Muhlfeld · Mobility & Fitness

About one-quarter of adults aged 65 years and older use mobility devices—such as canes, walkers, and wheelchairs—according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, May 2015. Researchers interviewed 7,600 Medicare beneficiaries, and found that 16.4 percent of seniors used a cane, 11.6 percent used walkers, … Read More

Rethinking Why We Exercise

Apr 19, 2016 · Diane Muhlfeld · Mobility & Fitness

Feeling clear-headed, energetic, and better prepared to meet the day’s challenges are good reasons to rethink the way we view exercise. People are more likely to incorporate exercise into their daily lives if we remove the compliance factor—the “shoulds” and “oughts”—and focus more on the restorative nature conferred even by … Read More

Newsbriefs: Arthritis Symptoms; Arrhythmia Management; Heart Risk

Apr 19, 2016 · Diane Muhlfeld · Mobility & Fitness

Yoga for Arthritis Symptoms Yoga can improve arthritis pain symptoms, energy levels, mood, and physical function by about 20 percent according to a recent study at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. The disease afflicts about 52.5 million Americans, of whom about 22.7 million report their activity is limited … Read More

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