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Want to Avoid Surgery? Get Moving!

Apr 5, 2016 · UHN · Mobility & Fitness

Arthritis is often known for the physical limitations it can cause. Yet, evidence is building in the case of exercise altering the condition’s impact. Case in point: Researchers have shown that exercise therapy may help avoid the need for total hip replacement in those with hip osteoarthritis (OA). Published in … Read More

Get Up And Get Active!

Mar 31, 2016 · Kate Brophy · Mobility & Fitness

Americans over age 70 spend around 65 to 80 percent of their waking time being sedentary—but a recent study suggests that getting up and active could boost longevity. Other recent research, focusing on older cycling enthusiasts, found that many had levels of physiological function that would place them at a … Read More

Cross-Training Adds Variety to Exercise

Mar 31, 2016 · Kate Brophy · Mobility & Fitness

If the thought of doing the same exercises every day prevents you from starting a fitness regime, or you’re simply tired of your current workout, cross-training is a good way to add variety to your exercise program. “The American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association physical activity … Read More

Never Too Late to Exercise

Mar 31, 2016 · Kate Brophy · Mobility & Fitness

Further evidence that it’s never too late to start exercising comes from a study suggesting that even small boosts in activity can cut heart failure risk late in life. Researchers analyzed the exercise habits of about 11,000 men and women between ages 45 and 64, none of whom had heart … Read More

Ask the Doctor: Bruising

Mar 30, 2016 · UHN · Mobility & Fitness

Q. For the past few months, I’ve noticed that my forearms bruise very easily. Is it possible this is a symptom of a serious health problem? I am 74 years old. A. The fact that you’re developing the bruises on your arms may mean that you have a condition called … Read More

Maintain Flexibility for Function and Comfort

Mar 30, 2016 · Dawn Bialy · Mobility & Fitness

Do your shoulders and upper back feel tight after sitting at your desk or behind your car’s steering wheel? Do your legs feel stiff when you get up after sitting for a half-hour or more? If so, “it’s time to start incorporating flexibility exercises into your daily schedule,” says Polly … Read More

Good Balance Is Essential for Stability and Mobility

Mar 29, 2016 · Dawn Bialy · Mobility & Fitness

The better your balance, the less likely you are to fall and the more likely you are to stay active, and doing exercises can help. For example, researchers from the Weill Cornell-affiliated Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) reported at the American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals conference in … Read More

Five Common Myths About Exercise

Mar 29, 2016 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

If exercise hasn’t been part of your regular routine, you may have some concerns about getting started at an older age. You’re certainly not alone. Exercise, however, is the ideal prescription to help you feel younger and more energetic. “One of the central principles of geriatrics is that age is … Read More

Ask the Doctor: Exercise Timing

Mar 29, 2016 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

Q. Is it better to exercise in the morning or in the evening? A. Exercising in the morning can get your blood flowing and rev you up for the day ahead. It allows you to meet your workout obligations first thing in the morning so you can free up the … Read More

Put Your Body in Motion with a Fitness Tracker

Mar 29, 2016 · UHN Staff · Mobility & Fitness

You could say that computers and technology have been more of a bane than a boon when it comes to your health. After all, the hours you spend sitting at a computer could be better spent on more healthful endeavors, such as exercise. Ironically, it’s that same technology that’s motivating … Read More

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