Being Active as We Get Older | Rx for Health
Our golden years can be powerful years. The older you are, the more you can benefit from physical activity. Experts now say that any physical activity counts toward better health – even just a few minutes!
Active Voice | Exercise Improves Cerebrovascular Function in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment
Over the past decade, we have recognized that brain changes do not begin when cognitive symptoms appear. In Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and related dementias, the underlying pathophysiological processes may develop silently over many years, and cerebrovascular dysfunction is likely to be one of the earliest abnormalities. This perspective shaped a primary question of our recent […]
Being Active During the Perimenopausal Years | Rx for Health
Regular physical activity improves heart health, mood, and sleep, and may aid in reduction of hot flashes, suggesting that exercise may be a good alternative or companion to medication.
Being Active When You Have Osteoarthritis | Rx for Health
If you are one of the millions of people who have
osteoarthritis (OA), being active is an important way to decrease the pain and stiffness that are hallmarks of arthritis.
Being Active with Alzheimer’s Disease | Rx for Health
Being active can help people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia (ADRD) feel better, move better and sleep
better. Experts now say that any physical activity counts toward better health — even just a few minutes!
Active Voice | Midlife Physical Activity and Heart Failure Prevention
Heart failure does not develop overnight. Rather, it is a disease that can progress over several decades; long before symptoms are apparent to the individual or their physician. During later, clinical stages of heart failure, it can be very difficult for the individual to be physically active at any level. While clinical heart failure is […]
Beyond Diagnosis: How Exercise Professionals Can Redefine Parkinson’s Care
Explore the role of exercise professionals in providing essential movement direction for those diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
Parkinson’s Disease Exercise Recommendations Updated
ACSM and Parkinson’s Foundation announce updated exercise recommendations for safe and effective workouts for those with Parkinson’s disease.
How many daily steps do you REALLY NEED for health?
Do you really need to get 10,000 steps a day to promote and maintain health? In the video below, Colin Carriker, PhD, ACSM-EP, FAHA breaks down the science behind step counts and lets you know how many steps you really need to stay healthy. Ready to learn even more? This video is part of a […]
Being Active When You Have Rheumatoid Arthritis | Rx for Health
If you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of the joints, being active is an important way to improve your RA symptoms.
