Join Caroline and Laura Mesches, PT, DPT, NCS for Part 3 of our Heart Month series as we discuss exercise and how it relates to heart health and brain health. Laura is a brilliant physical therapist and friend whose enthusiasm for heart health and neurological health is contagious!
Resources:
- Community Exercise: Silver Sneakers, Senior Centers, American Parkinson Disease Association, Stroke Comeback Center, Stroke Survivor Fitness
- National/International Guidelines: CDC Physical Activity Basics, WHO Physical Activity Fact Sheet, National Institute on Aging Exercise and Physical Activity
- Intensity Monitoring: AHA Monitoring Your Blood Pressure at Home, CDC Target Heart Rate and Estimated Maximum Heart Rate, Rate of Perceived Exertion Scale
- Wearable Devices: Apple Watch, Fitbit, Garmin, Polar
- Learn more at https://carolinemorris.com/healthinsights
Related Episodes:
- Health Data Monitoring: Stress & Recovery in the Data [004]; Clear, Calm Agile in Your Season of Life [005]
- Parkinson’s Disease: Parkinson’s Practicalities [006]; The Missing Link on Your Health Team Parts 1 [009] & 2 [010]
- Cognitive Function: Memory & Communication Across the Lifespan [001]
- Dementia: Dignity in Dementia Care [002]
- Heart Health: High Blood Pressure: Why Should I Care? [014]; Beyond Fight or Flight: Stress, Your Heart, and Why It’s Different for Women [015]
Connect with Laura:
- lmesches@virginiahospitalcenter.com
Connect with Caroline:
- caroline@morrisclinic.com
- Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter: @carolinehmorr
