Movement Rehab

05/01/2020

Walking, cycling, hiking ... whatever physical activity you choose, you can get your "high" from 20+ minutes of moderate to hard continuous activity. While always a great stress relief, it's especially important in these current times.

And it’s not just running — you can get these feelings of bliss and well-being from other kinds of physical activity too. Research psychologist Kelly McGonigal explains how we can get i…

03/17/2020

Covid-19 is real, but there are myths and misinformation out there. As a dietitian, my advice is the same as always: eat real food, include fresh fruits and veggies, drink water, sleep enough, be kind.

02/21/2020

Exercise helps all your muscles, including your brain!

Aerobic exercise is good for your heart. A study shows how regular exercise rebuilds brain tissue and plausibly may help stave off dementia.

01/08/2020

Short but interesting read about different eating patterns and sustainability. Of course there's more to the story, but this is a good entry point to learn more about what's right for you, your lifestyle, and environment.

If you’ve decided to go vegan because you think it’s better for the planet, that might be true—but only to an extent.

01/07/2020

Train for something new; it’s never too late to get significant benefits from exercise.

12/05/2019

Stroke can happen at any age, at any fitness level. That also means that anyone can rehab back from stroke, at any level. This is a story of terrific recovery and how far a positive attitude can assist your progress.

No, stroke isn’t just a fear for older runners. Research shows more and more younger athletes are at risk.

11/04/2019

Osteoporosis runs in my family. This article gives my mom, sister, and nieces a pathway to help reverse or prevent this disease. I will be adding these protocols into my own workouts, and sharing them with everyone I know.

Three studies have shown positive results that using a weighted belt helps safely build bone strength among people at high risk for osteoporosis.

11/02/2019

You're never too old for intense exercise, especially if it helps memory! Movement Rehab can creat a plan for you.

Those who engaged in more intense bursts of activity saw their memory improve up to 30 per cent, but those who engaged in just moderate exercise or only stretching saw no average improvement.

10/31/2019

Hey there-
After a couple of years off, I'm back to maintaining this page. Thank you for your support in the past, and I hope I can count on you for support moving forward. Karen