New research focusing on older adults shows that targeted lifestyle changes can reverse prediabetes, with physical activity emerging as the most powerful factor. The study, conducted in the nation of ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that adults ages 65 years and older get either 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity per week or 75 minutes of vigorous ...

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 ...

An internal medicine physician shares simple, proactive steps seniors can take to support both mental and physical health as ...

Natural declines in muscle mass, strength, bone density, flexibility and reaction times significantly increase the risk of ...

While the relatively short amount of time needed is good news for anyone who may find it hard to get up and move, the study also found that the more exercise was done, the more dementia risk decreased ...

A major study suggests that smoking could be one of the most powerful lifestyle habits affecting how quickly our thinking ...

A new study from researchers at Nottingham Trent University has found that outdoor physical activity significantly enhances ...

Residents of VHA’s housing for older adults should reach out to their service coordinator for a schedule of music therapy ...