Focus Health ExRx

09/20/2026

Research is revealing that so much of our overall health is determined by our gut health - and exercise can be a major catalyst for improvement.

Until about 10 years ago, most clinicians only looked at the brain when finding ways to treat patients with Parkinson's Disease.

09/17/2026

Forget an 8 pack of abs! This is the #1 Goal I give my clients at our first meeting.... Dance all night at your Grandkids/Great Grandkids weddings!!!!!
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09/16/2026

Exercise intolerance can happen to individuals with autoimmune diseases, respiratory ailments, Long Covid, but did you know that is also begins to occur early in Perimenopause???????

Things we should have known when we were 35!

Exercise intolerance is a reduced ability to participate in physically demanding activities, due to the symptoms they cause. Learn more.

09/13/2026

Movement IS the magic pill.

Boost longevity and healthy aging with daily movement. Learn how aerobic, strength, and balance exercises lower disease risk, protect mobility, and add life to your years....

09/10/2026

Don’t forget to EXERCISE when dieting!!

The message you generally hear from weight loss “experts” tends to be to focus upon the numbers when deaing with weight loss. For those giving advise (and trying to get the most views on the internet), the quicker the pounds can drop, the more popular they will be.

The reality is this can be detrimental to your health.

Losing weight quickly is most often due to WATER WEIGHT and MUSCLE LOSS. Long term, it can be due to losing BONE DENSITY as well. All 3 will contribute to a decrease of overall pounds on the scale, but is that the goal for healthy, long term weight loss?

To prevent negative health effects, and also succeed in long term weight loss maintenance, focus upon eating enough to stay out of starvation and don’t forget to exercise - especially resistance exercise which will help increase, not decrease, your bone density.

Losing weight is often associated with healthy living. However, that’s not always the case. Rapid weight loss could be detrimental to your bone density, especially in postmenopausal women. Losing too much bone mass can bring on osteoporosis and lead to a higher risk of fractures.

09/02/2026

Exercise activates immune cells in the brain to clear damage. Another win for activity! 🎉🎉🎉

A new study suggests that regular treadmill running can fully reverse memory loss and reduce toxic brain plaques in mice with Alzheimer’s disease. The benefits appear linked to a specific cellular pathway that boosts brain health.

08/30/2026

Over 50% of middle-aged women and over 80% of women over 80 have incontinence issues. There are ways to reverse this problem beyond medication - exercise tops the list.

Read further to find out more about this study...
https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2024/09/yoga-exercise-incontinence.html

08/28/2026

For most knee pain, especially arthritis, less activity will mean MORE pain. Always speak with your physician and listen to your body to adjust intensity, but it is important to keep moving. An Exercise Physiologist can individualize a program for you. Don't give up!!!

Exercising with bad knees can be challenging but can still be done safely. Learn more about which exercises are best and which to avoid.

08/26/2026

Cancer is a tough disease, but advances in research have decreased incidence and mortality rates. To decrease changes of serious complications, make sure your sitting time is under 7 hours a day!

# FocusHealthandLongevity

Breaking up long periods of sitting with physical activity could potentially reduce the risk of cancer incidence and death.

08/25/2026

Exercise increases Dopamine & Serotonin.
Dopamine & Serotonin make you happy.
We all like being happy!

Exercise may lower rates of anxiety and depression by helping the brain cope better with stress.