Exercise

Alvaro Pascual-Leone, MD, professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School, discusses the benefits exercising has on the brain and how it may help prevent dementia.

George Charlton, MD, discusses the cardiovascular benefits of exercise. http://cviri.org

Check out our new website http://www.reframehealthlab.com Produced in conjunction with UPnGO with ParticipACTION. The video explains why intensity matters, it breaks down what MVPA is (moderate to vigorous physical activity). Dr. Mike Evans is a staff physician at St. Michael’s Hospital and an Associate Professor of Family Medicine. He is a Scientist at the Li […]

Dr. Ashish Contractor gives a transforming talk about how exercise can benefit us all. This scientific and realistic talk will definitely convince you to start exercising right now! He’ll definitely convince you that sitting is the new smoking. Head of sports medicine at SIR HN Reliance Foundation Hospital and former Medical Director of Standard Chartered […]

As we get older exercise is incredibly important to our overall health. Active older people talk about how physical activity has enhanced their lives and experts give their advice. Read the physical activity guidelines for older adults: http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/fitness/Pages/physical-activity-guidelines-for-older-adults.aspx

This video discusses the safety and benefits of exercising during pregnancy according to a new meta-analysis study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Current guidelines, precautions, and contraindications provide a holistic view of physical activity during pregnancy. Please note, this video contains only general information and guidelines. It is not to intended […]

Current physical activity guidelines promote the health benefits of both moderate and vigorous activities, leaving individuals to choose their activity patterns according to their preferences and abilities. However, emerging evidence indicates that independent of the volume of activity engaging in some vigorous activity may provide additional health benefits. Dr Klaus Gebel is a Senior Research […]