It’s easy to assume that, as we get older, our physical capabilities decline. And maybe there’s nothing we can do about it. While our bodies certainly age — I hate to admit it, but my back pain has ...

It is important to take care of your mental health as you age. One of the best ways to do that is to boost your confidence ...

For seniors aiming to stay active, improve mobility, or gently build strength, resistance bands are one of the most effective and low-impact tools available. Unlike heavy weights, they provide a safer ...

Older adults have many exercise options that are great for building fitness but easy on the joints. “Low impact” does not mean low quality. The exercises in this article can be great ways to build or ...

For many able-bodied folks, balance can be taken for granted once you grow past the wobbly legs and skinned knees of childhood. But once you hit a certain age, finding balance (literally) isn’t always ...

Discover five gentle exercises you can do at home to improve your balance and build stability, reducing the risk of falls.

Regular exercise offers older adults a range of physical, mental, and emotional benefits. And it can be an important part of helping them maintain independence. As people age, physical and ...

New research hints that even a simple exercise routine just might help older Americans with mild memory problems.Doctors have long advised physical activity to help keep a healthy brain fit. But the ...

As you get older, keeping your core strong is more important than ever. “The core is the platform on which the rest of your body moves,” said Daniel Schneider, a physical therapist with Banner Health.

Being a board-certified physiatrist, I often work with the 55-year-old-plus population, and whether it is a result of an illness, injury or just the product of aging, the biggest thing I hear from ...

FILE - High school students run at sunset as they practice for the track and field season Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, in Shawnee, Kan. New research hints that even simple exercise just might help fend off ...