A new study of older adults from 24 countries provides evidence that a weak handgrip in older adults is associated with a higher risk for depression. In contrast, a stronger handgrip appears to have protective effects.... Read More
fitness and health
Strengthening Your Feet
I am not a runner, but there are lessons for me. Feet activation can improve my stability through the ankles and up through my knees and hips. Moreover, optimal leg movement can help me better use my hamstrings, quadriceps, and gluteus muscles to move well.... Read More
Lower Your Hip Fracture Risk
Keeping a healthy weight can help support bone health. Underweight individuals put themselves at risk of osteopenia and osteoporosis. Postmenopausal women — who have lost some of the bone protection of higher estrogen levels — can be at particularly high risk.... Read More
3-Minute Exercise
Vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity (VILPA) is the very short episodes of vigorous activity (up to a minute or two) we do with enthusiasm each day, like exhibiting bursts of power walking while doing errands or running for the bus.... Read More
E-bikes and Exercise
E-bikers had an over 1.6-times higher risk of suffering a traffic accident than conventional cyclists. Overall time on the bike predicted road accident risk.... Read More
Lift Less to Gain Muscle?
“Champions aren’t made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them — a desire, a dream, a vision.” – Muhammad Ali.... Read More