Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a debilitating condition that is prevalent among older adults. Estimates are that 2.4% to 6.3% of older adults suffer with GAD. What exactly is GAD? It is characterized by persistent, uncontrollable worry that occurs for at least 6 months. It is often associated with decreased quality of life, cognitive impairment, disability, and increased healthcare utilization. …
These are two words you don’t generally see together but in a recent study, it was identified that vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity (VILPA) may decrease the incidence of cancer. Imagine, having something as simple as this in our toolbox to help prevent cancer! The study suggests that 3-4 minutes of VILPA may be a promising intervention for cancer prevention. …
Physical frailty is weakness, slowness, unintentional weight loss, and fatigue. If your body starts wasting, so does your ability to go about your daily life and do things you enjoy. The body’s hormones that are responsible for maintaining muscle mass decline with age. Since older adults tend to be less active and eat less protein, aging challenges our bodies in …
Did you know that physical activity is highly beneficial for improving symptoms of depression, anxiety, and distress across a wide range of adult populations, including people with diagnosed mental health disorders? Yep, that silly looking activity watch you wear religiously may actually be beneficial when it comes to your overall mental health! In a recent article published in the British …
We have all heard this, no pain, no gain, right? I for one avoid pain at all costs including avoiding the dentist! That being said, there may be more to this than I previously thought! I watch with amazement when athletes compete in high endurance activities such as marathon running, cross country running, tough mudders, etc. Then I sit back …
A study published in Medicine & Science in Sports and Exercise found that our bodies are suffering in part due to our work lifestyles. We all tend to sit for long periods of time in front of our computers, what would we do without them? However, this prolonged sitting does have a negative impact on our overall health. Some of …
Everyone knows the benefits of exercise, we read about it, listen to podcasts about it, hear the experts talk about it, but do we do it? Most of us do not, in fact only 54% of Americans get their 150 minutes of aerobic activity each week and even fewer, 24% squeeze in the two recommended strength workouts. Why? Because if …
It is midnight, you are laying in bed, pitch black in the room, pillow over your head, and you can get no relief. Migraine. Ugh! Yep, many people who suffer with migraines will attest to the fact that it creeps up, grabs you, and is unrelenting. You try antispasmodic medications, pain medications, meditation, give up chocolate and red wine, and …
As if we haven’t heard it often enough, exercise is good for you! Shocking news, I know, but it is, and yet another study says so! However, did you know that WHEN you exercise can impact outcomes? Really? Isn’t the rule whenever you can find your treadmill and dust it off is a good time to jump on? Well, yes, …
I know, I talk about this a lot, you would think I was the most fit person on earth, NOT! However, we all know there are benefits to daily exercise, whether it be a way to control our weight, lighten our mood, or strengthen our muscles, whatever your reason, we all know there are benefits. Sure, some benefits may take …
