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Newsbriefs: Physical Activity; Heart Attacks; MRI-Compatible ICD; Immune System

Apr 19, 2016 · Diane Muhlfeld · Mobility & Fitness

The Benefits of “Moderate Inactivity” A small amount of physical activity each day will have substantial health benefits, including reduced mortality risk and protection from chronic disease, according to findings from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition study. The study followed 334,161 men and women for an average … Read More

Morning Moves Will Jumpstart Your Day

Apr 18, 2016 · Dawn Bialy · Mobility & Fitness

The last thing many people feel like doing when they first get up in the morning is exercising. 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 … Read More

Stay Mentally Fit with These Sports

Apr 18, 2016 · Susan Jimison Vitek · Mobility & Fitness

Exercise is widely known to be a powerful antidote to brain aging. Regular workouts maximize brain health and functioning by providing physiological benefits that help increase the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the brain, enhance brain metabolism, prevent the deterioration of cerebral blood vessels and tissues, and promote the … Read More

Stretch and Strengthen Calves to Decrease Cramping, Boost Circulation

Apr 18, 2016 · Dawn Bialy · Mobility & Fitness

Recent news articles have reported a growing trend among women of injecting their calf muscles with botulism toxin (Botox®) so their legs can fit into skinny jeans, tights, and boots. This trend can cause major health problems, including reduced circulation in the lower legs. It’s also unnecessary, because there’s a … Read More

Strengthen Ankles to Boost Stability and Reduce Risk of Injury

Apr 18, 2016 · Dawn Bialy · Mobility & Fitness

Although ankle sprains and strains frequently occur while engaging in sports or exercise classes, they also can happen if you step off a curb, into a pothole, or onto uneven ground. At that point, your foot may roll in while your ankle rolls out, stressing the ligaments that normally help … Read More

Protect Against Falls With Progressive Resistance Training

Apr 14, 2016 · Matthew Solan · Mobility & Fitness

One out of three adults age 65 and older suffers a fall each year, and falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries among seniors, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “A fracture resulting from a fall can lead to blood clots, respiratory complications, … Read More

Get Fit in Less Time with Smarter Treadmill Workouts

Apr 14, 2016 · Matthew Solan · Mobility & Fitness

The gym treadmill is one of the best fitness tools for seniors. Its handrails, smooth surface, inside environment, and versatility make it a safe and easy way for older adults to get their minimum 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week. “Treadmills can target the key muscle groups that seniors … Read More

Get Up, Get Moving, and Live Longer

Apr 14, 2016 · Matthew Solan · Mobility & Fitness

When you are not exercising, you still need to keep moving. New research has found that active older adults can gain even more health benefits with ongoing non-exercise physical activity (NEPA). The study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that those who replaced 30 minutes per day of … Read More

Newsbriefs: Healthy Couples; Hearing-Aids; Alzheimer’s

Apr 14, 2016 · Matthew Solan · Mobility & Fitness

Couples Are More Likely to Get Healthy if They Pursue Good Health Together If you have trouble dropping bad habits and adopting healthier ones, ask your significant other to join you, says a study in JAMA Internal Medicine. The researchers looked at 3,722 couples age 50 and older and how … Read More

Treadmills May Predict How Long You Live

Apr 13, 2016 · Matthew Solan · Mobility & Fitness

Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine have developed a formula that estimates one’s risk of dying over a 10-year period based on the ability to exercise on a treadmill at an increasing speed and incline. Their FIT Treadmill Score factors in age, gender, peak heart rate reached during intense exercise, and … Read More

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