Mobility & Fitness

Going Barefoot Is A Good Thing!

Mar 28, 2016 · · Mobility & Fitness
A new study from Ithaca College’s School of Health Sciences and Human Performance has found that going barefoot can help prevent injuries such as shin splints, plantar fasciitis, stress fractures, bursitis, and tendonitis in the Achilles tendon, in addition to improving balance and posture. The small muscles in the feet … Read More

Stand More, Sit Less, to Lower Odds of Obesity

Mar 25, 2016 · · Mobility & Fitness
Sedentary behavior, such as watching television, has been linked to negative health benefits, but until now, it was unclear whether more time spent standing is linked to positive health benefits. But, according to a study led by the American Cancer Society, in collaboration with the University of Georgia, University of … Read More

Light Exercise Can Help Reduce Menopause Weight Gain

Mar 24, 2016 · · Mobility & Fitness
While it’s not news to say that women gain weight especially around the belly after menopause, a recent University of Massachusetts Amherst study showed that postmenopausal women may have more control over their body composition because light physical activity impacts postmenopausal women more than their premenopausal counterparts. A total of … Read More

Walk This Way To Improve Your Health

Mar 24, 2016 · · Mobility & Fitness
Walking is an excellent exercise for seniors. It can be done anywhere, anytime and doesn’t require expensive memberships or equipment. To count as actual exercise, though, it has to be more than just a short, easy stroll through the park. “You should be walking briskly enough that it’s challenging to … Read More

Consider Strength Training for Longer Life

Mar 24, 2016 · · Mobility & Fitness
According to recent UCLA research, maintaining muscle mass can reduce risk of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, and it may help you live longer, too. The study, published in the American Journal of Medicine, led by Preethi Srikanthan, MD, assistant clinical professor in the endocrinology division at the David Geffen School … Read More

Infections May Be a Common Cause of Falls

Mar 24, 2016 · · Mobility & Fitness
A new study suggests that falls among older adults—a common cause of head injuries and disability—may be precipitated by an underlying infection rather than frailty, balance issues, or other age-related factors. MGH researchers analyzed data on 161 patients admitted to emergency rooms for falls who were later found to be … Read More

Ask the Doctor – Benefits of Exercise

Mar 24, 2016 · · Mobility & Fitness
Q. I’m 60 and my husband just turned 75. Unfortunately, he’s become quite sedentary and is resisting doctor-recommended exercise. How can I convince him it will make a difference? A. Exercise has many positive benefits but perhaps the one that might be most convincing to your husband is that exercise … Read More

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