Staying active is one of the most effective ways to stay independent and feel good as the years pass. The right combination of movement, rest and nutrition can help you stay strong, flexible and ready ...

Regular exercise and physical activity are important for heart health, especially as we age. Exercise can help reduce the risk of heart disease, and if you already have heart disease, it can help ...

Even a few thousand steps a day can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research published in the ...

Strength training can be an important part of an active lifestyle for older adults. It can help improve strength and mobility, reduce the risk of falls, and maintain bone density. The Centers 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 ...

Instructor Kota Kinner, right, leads a class in yoga stretches. In Silver Sneakers Yoga, offered at CR Metro YMCA, participants sit in a chair — rather than on the floor — to do yoga movements and ...

“Our findings suggest that increasing physical activity, even as little as five minutes per day, can reduce dementia risk in ...

Need motivation to stay active in your golden years? Accumulating evidence suggests that about 22 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per day (150 mins/week) can significantly increase your odds of ...

FARGO — Fargo Cass Public Health invites adults to register for a free, evidence-based exercise and behavior change workshop geared toward improving lower extremity strength and developing an active ...

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 ...