Mobility & Fitness

Avoiding Dehydration

May 23, 2023 · · Digestive Health
Most people get thirstier during the hot and humid summer months, which is good because staying well hydrated is essential for good health. “Hydration helps lubricate our joints, keeps our skin and nails healthy, and it keeps our metabolism moving,” explains Dana Hunnes RD, MPH, PhD UCLA Medical Center. “But … Read More

Do You Lean on Your Shopping Cart?

May 23, 2023 · · Digestive Health
Spinal stenosis can cause pain in the legs and/or the lower back when walking, and that pain it is often relieved by leaning forward. That’s why some people lean on a cart while shopping. Spinal stenosis refers to narrowing of the spinal canal or the spaces where nerves exit the … Read More

Are You Losing Muscle?

May 23, 2023 · · Digestive Health
We all lose muscle as we age. Roger A. Fielding, PhD, a professor of biochemical and molecular nutrition at the Friedman School and senior scientist of the Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, and Sarcopenia Team at the Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, leads a team of people working to uncover the … Read More

How Much Exercise?

May 23, 2023 · · Digestive Health
Q: How much exercise should I be getting regularly? A: The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans were developed and issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This serves as the master document to provide guidance on the benefits of physical activity (in addition to a healthy … Read More

Thorough Preparation Is Key for Knee Replacement

Apr 25, 2023 · · Digestive Health
If you have a total knee replacement (TKR) this year, you’ll have plenty of company: Nearly 800,000 TKRs are performed annually in the United States, and this number will continue to grow as the population ages. Pain and limited mobility caused by osteoarthritis (OA) are the most common reasons for … Read More

Take the Plunge and Exercise in Water

Apr 25, 2023 · · Digestive Health
Water is a great exercise environment if you’re an older adult. Not only does exercising in water provide you with a cardiovascular workout that burns fat—it also counts as muscle-building resistance exercise, since water is more difficult to move in than air. Supportive Environment “Chest-deep water provides support to almost … Read More

Ask the Doctor May 2023: OSTEOPOROSIS AND DEMENTIA

Apr 25, 2023 · · Digestive Health
Q: Is there a connection between osteoporosis and dementia? A: Several studies in recent years have demonstrated an association between the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis and a greater risk of dementia, but the reasons for the connection aren’t entirely clear. For post-menopausal women, who represent the vast majority of osteoporosis cases … Read More

Reaping the Rewards of Regular Exercise

Mar 24, 2023 · · Digestive Health
Sticking to a daily exercise routine is challenging for many people because it can seem quite boring and repetitive. But it doesn’t have to be that way. If you track your physical activity, progress becomes obvious, and the desire to test personal boundaries becomes enticing. What would it feel like … Read More

Newsbites: Brain health; omega-3s and kidney disease; walking and dementia risk; vitamin supplement recommendations

Mar 24, 2023 · · Digestive Health
Intake of Plant Compounds Associated with Brain Health Results of an observational study looking at plant compounds called flavonols suggests higher dietary intake of flavonol-rich foods is associated with a slower rate of cognitive decline.The study followed 961 Chicago-area participants (mostly women and white) in the Rush Memory and Aging … Read More

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