Women over 60 may not need to sweat their daily step counts for a longer health span if they are getting enough in the week, ...

A recent Guardian article reported that girls who play organised sports after school in the UK are 50% more likely to reach senior professional positions later in life. The statistic coincides with ...

The city of Mounds View, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) have partnered together to bring an outdoor Fitness Court Studio and digital wellness ...

Many older adults experience concerns about falling and this can greatly restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity ...

Objective Peer mentoring has been shown to be an effective intervention for chronic conditions with evidence to suggest that ...

In the new study, participants wore step counters for a week, and the researchers recorded the number of days each woman ...

Whether you’re outfitting a community park, school playground, or childcare facility, finding the perfect balance between excitement and safety is essential.

Sociologists define serious leisure as a hobby that demands skill, commitment and personal fulfillment. Emily Messina has ...

Older adults with positive views on aging are more likely to stay physically active - even when dealing with chronic health ...

New research finds that very short physical activity sessions spread throughout the day, called "exercise snacks," may boost ...