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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Any amount of weekly physical activity corresponded with lower fall risk. Clinicians should encourage older ...

“Physical activity is one of the most important ways to preserve or improve functional independence, including among older adults who are frail or deemed to be at increased risk of falling,” writes Dr ...

A comprehensive study of nearly 70,000 middle-aged and older Chinese adults reveals that moderate physical activity provides the greatest benefits for healthy aging, with high activity showing added ...

Physical activity remains a cornerstone of healthy ageing, offering substantial benefits for cardiovascular function, musculoskeletal strength, cognitive vitality and overall quality of life. With an ...

Physical function, social participation and perceived general health emerged as crucial drivers of physical activity among older adults, according to a comprehensive analysis of 77 UK studies.

Catherine Stone realized that as a physical therapist, she saw people for outpatient rehabilitation who were navigating multiple underlying chronic diseases, not meeting physical activity goals and ...

The Wisdom Warrior Challenge recently kicked off its national month-long campaign to promote physical activity for older adults as participants from Vi at Lakeside Village in Lantana competed in a ...

New research suggests that participating in pickleball may reduce feelings of loneliness and social isolation among older ...

Weight loss medications may help adults who are ages 65 years or older improve their health and manage obesity-related conditions. The benefits and risks depend on the drug, your overall health, and ...

Evidence Statement and Recommendation. Evidence Category A. Regular physical activity increases average life expectancy through its influence on chronic disease development, through the mitigation of ...

Older adults in Philadelphia are reaping the benefits of fitness classes that provide long-term physical, mental and social health. Judy Steinberg, 84, exercises most days at KleinLife, which offers a ...