WASHINGTON - Staying active as you age is widely recommended, but what does a lifetime of physical change actually look like?

Here's exactly what you need to know.

Daily physical activities play a far greater role in the well-being of patients with osteoarthritis than handgrip strength or ...

Fitness decline starts at 35, not old age, according to a groundbreaking 47-year study. Swedish researchers tracked people ...

A study conducted by the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, found that men with a genetic predisposition supporting higher muscle strength had a lower risk ...

A new study suggests that a little-known region deep in the brain could be crucial for preserving physical strength as we age. The findings could help detect and prevent frailty before it begins.

Whole body lean mass, which is an indicator of muscle mass, increased in the exercise group, while it decreased in the control group. Lisbon, Portugal: Aerobic and resistance exercise can ...

A Swedish study finds fitness declines after age 35, but late-life exercise can still boost physical capacity by 5-10%.

Can physical therapy provide non-surgical pain relief for people who are not athletes or recovering from surgery?