Here are some example exercises to try: Standing on one leg: close your eyes and lift one leg off the ground. If this is too ...

In the age of technology, our attention and mental health are constantly stretched to their limits. Adults over 50 are ...

Strength training isn’t just for bodybuilders. It’s for anyone who wants to be healthier and stronger and wants to feel more energetic and capable at any age. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t ...

Regular exercise and physical activity are important for heart health, especially as a person ages. Exercise can help reduce the risk of heart disease and strengthen the heart muscle. As a person ages ...

New research reveals that mind-body exercise, such as tai chi and yoga, surpasses other workouts in reversing frailty and enhancing daily function for seniors, offering a cost-effective strategy for ...

The purpose of this Position Stand is to provide an overview of issues critical to understanding the importance of exercise and physical activity in older adult populations. The Position Stand is ...

As people age, a simple slip can have devastating consequences. Falls are the leading cause of injury and death from injury among older people in the U.S., where more than a quarter of adults aged 65 ...

Exercise has proven benefits in all areas of physical and mental health, and that includes sleep quality. One specific type of exercise — strength training — has been linked to insomnia prevention in ...

For people who don’t already exercise, short bursts of deliberate activity significantly improved cardiorespiratory fitness.

A new NDORMS study has found that a tailored exercise program for people aged 80 years and older with hip and/or knee ...

These are the exercises recommended by Mayo Clinic experts to help seniors improve stability, prevent falls, and feel more confident daily.