Best and worst exercises for older adults
UC expert featured in U.S. News & World Report article
The University of Cincinnati's Victoria Heasley was featured in a U.S. News & World Report article discussing the best and worst exercises for older adults.
Heasley, MD, assistant professor in UC’s Colleges of Medicine and Engineering and Applied Science and a UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute physician, recommended that balance should be one focus for older adults.
“Simple at-home exercises such as timed single-leg stands, leg lifts and arm circles can also be effective for building balance and strength,” Heasley said. "The goal is to build a sustainable routine that supports long-term health and enhances your overall quality of life."
Read the U.S. News & World Report story.
Featured photo at top of women doing yoga. Photo/Andreswd/iStock Photo.
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