Cathi Lamberti

Delaying Dementia Could Save Millions – Evidence & Hope from SMARTfit study

Cathi Lamberti | Posted on February 6, 2023 |

What if we could delay or substantially slow the progression of dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment, increasing quality of life as we age and saving millions in the cost of care for individuals and businesses? A study published in the Journal of Aging and Physical Activityoffers evidence and hope. MCI and Dementia deplete not only cognitive […]

Dual Task Gamification: Delivering Optimized Brain and Body Health

Cathi Lamberti | Posted on January 19, 2023 |

We were honored to present our first webinar of the new year “Dual Task Gamification: Delivering Optimized Brain and Body Health” with renowned experts Dr. Mike Studer and Dr. Rob Winningham. Whether for rehabilitation or preventative fitness and wellness, in this webinar recording Drs. Studer and Winningham help demystify the science and practical applications of dual […]

Study Shows Brain-Body Exercise Improves Cognition and Physical Function in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment

Cathi Lamberti | Posted on December 6, 2022 |

Buffalo, NY, December 5, 2022: The University of Buffalo’s Center for Successful Aging, in cooperation with the William-Emslie Family YMCA, a branch of the Buffalo-Niagara YMCA, have announced the results of a community-based pilot study on the effects of dual-task (brain-body) exercise on older adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). The Mayo Clinic says that […]

SMARTfit -The Next Generation in Brain Health and Fitness Programs

Cathi Lamberti | Posted on October 12, 2022 |

Defy the aging process with SMARTfit! For many, age 60 marks the beginning of a decade full of changes. Some may plan to retire, and others start-up small businesses. Some settle in to help take care of their grandchildren, whereas others update their passports and take off on adventures around the world. This new phase of […]

Reduce Brain Fog with SMARTfit

Cathi Lamberti | Posted on September 14, 2022 |

Since COVID, experiencing brain fog has become a common issue for many adults. Brain fog or day-to-day mental fog is a cognitive state characterized by an inability to focus, experience confusion, forgetfulness, and lack of mental clarity. Physical symptoms like fatigue, headaches, and muscle aches can accompany mental fog. The term “brain fog” is often […]

Delaying the Onset of Dementia with SMARTfit

Cathi Lamberti | Posted on August 24, 2022 |

As reported in Senior Housing News. The senior living industry is shifting toward more value-based care and payment models that reward quality health outcomes and preventive measures. Although this wasn’t the case just a few years ago, insurance companies and the federal government are beginning to understand that preventive measures are much more important in […]

SMARTfit – A Better Path for Senior Living and Wellness Industry

Cathi Lamberti | Posted on August 15, 2022 |

Senior Living is a huge industry and so is the wellness industry. There are more than 117 million Americans that are 55 and older, and we are on track to hit 157 million by 2050. People are living longer lives, but the discouraging part is that many of those Americans 65 and older are living […]

Talking Sports Rehab with Dr. Christopher Powers – Why The Brain and Body Should Heal Together

Cathi Lamberti | Posted on August 1, 2022 |

The theory of the brain-body connection stipulates that the brain and body work in conjunction with each other and once you are injured, what goes on in the brain has a direct impact on one’s physical performance, and recovery. Sports performance at the highest level requires a wealth of cognitive functions such as attention, decision […]

Basketball Star Steph Curry’s Training Teaches Us How to Prevent Falls, Improve Military Performance, and Slow Dementia

Cathi Lamberti | Posted on June 20, 2022 |

Dr. Mike Studer, world-renowned expert on dual-task training, explains how the principles behind Curry’s regimen work to improve performance at any level. What can pro basketball star Stephen Curry’s training regimen teach us about fall prevention, military tactical performance, physical therapy, stroke or concussion rehabilitation, slowing or preventing the progression of Parkinson’s disease or dementia? […]

Improve Executive Functioning to Extend Healthspan for Older Adults

Cathi Lamberti | Posted on June 7, 2022 |

Dr. Rob Winningham, leading neuroscientist and gerontologist, was recently interviewed about the critical role executive functioning plays in maintaining independence and quality of life and extending healthspan as we grow older. “SMARTfit can improve executive functioning better than physical or cognitive exercise alone. 20 years of research says that generalizes, or transfers, to real-world function […]