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Swim Your Way Towards a Healthier Life

Apr 12, 2016 · Matthew Solan · Mobility & Fitness

You may have swum only for fun in the past, but this summertime sport offers many year-round benefits for older adults. First off, swimming is a low-impact activity, which means it places less stress on the joints compared to endeavors like running and tennis. “The body feels like it weighs … Read More

Newsbriefs: Too Much Sitting; Diabetes; Lifespan

Apr 12, 2016 · Matthew Solan · Mobility & Fitness

Two Minutes of Light Activity Each Hour May Offset Risk From Too Much Sitting Studies have shown that sitting for extended periods of time each day leads to an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, and early death. However, a new study from the University of Utah School of Medicine … Read More

Gym Membership Has Its Privileges

Apr 12, 2016 · Matthew Solan · Mobility & Fitness

Gyms can be intimidating with all the booming noise, young bodies, and high-tech machines. But for older adults, a gym membership can be one of the best means to maintain an active lifestyle. “More than ever, gyms are developing programs that are tailored for seniors, such as chair and balance … Read More

The Great Wall of Workouts

Apr 12, 2016 · Matthew Solan · Mobility & Fitness

Seniors can have trouble staying fit as they age, from finding time to visit a gym to maintaining motivation to facing physical barriers like injury recovery or surgery. If this is you, the solution may be as close as the next room. “Using just a wall and your body weight, … Read More

Stand Up to Healthier Feet

Apr 12, 2016 · Matthew Solan · Mobility & Fitness

Your feet are not just the foundation for your body, but your life, too. “Without strong, healthy feet, you cannot stay mobile and enjoy an active and vibrant life as you age,” says Brendan Riley, DPM, with UCLA Health. Foot issues that often plague people age 50 and older include … Read More

Exercise Is Beneficial for Many Chronic Health Conditions

Apr 12, 2016 · Dawn Bialy · Mobility & Fitness

When faced with a chronic health condition, your attention naturally focuses on treatment and not exercise. However, you can and should continue to be physically active, since regular exercise can help ease symptoms and may even contribute to your healing process. “Often, it is a ‘Catch-22’ situation in which people … Read More

Ask the Doctor: Spider Veins; Knee Supports; Vitamin B-12 Deficiency

Apr 11, 2016 · UHN · Mobility & Fitness

Q. What causes my spider veins, and is there anything I can do about them? A. Spider veins are tiny blood vessels close to the surface of the skin. The primary cause of spider veins is genetic, although too much sitting, standing, and substantial weight gain, can trigger them. Seldom … Read More

Tracking Down Activity Trackers

Apr 11, 2016 · Matthew Solan · Mobility & Fitness

Seniors who battle lack of motivation when it comes to exercise may need a little help from an electronic friend. “Activity trackers offer a constant reminder to seniors that they need be active, and the feedback trackers provide can offer the insight people need to stay focused on their fitness … Read More

The Weighty Issue of Losing Weight

Apr 11, 2016 · Matthew Solan · Mobility & Fitness

Many seniors find losing weight easier than when they were younger. While that may sound good on the surface, it also may mean they have trouble maintaining a healthy weight. “There are multiple reasons for weight loss as you age,” says Lucia Dattoma, MD, a geriatrician with UCLA Health. “They … Read More

Activity Trackers Can Motivate You to Move More

Apr 9, 2016 · Kate Brophy · Mobility & Fitness

Much research links cognitive decline with factors such as heart health and fitness. When it comes to meeting recommended physical activity goals, you aren’t restricted to formal exercise sessions: everything you do contributes to your goal. But how can you monitor what you’re doing? Modern fitness trackers are the answer, … Read More

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