The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of the Red River Valley, sponsored by the University of Minnesota-Crookston, recently received $1,000 from Roseau's LifeCare Medical Center's LifeCare Health ...

Trish Zimmer is perhaps more fit than many people who are in their mid-40s. Except, Zimmer, of Rochester, is 80 years old. Carol Fishbune, center, volunteer instructor, leads a small group in a low ...

BRATTLEBORO -- A new RSVP Bone Builders class has started in Vernon. The class meets on Mondays and Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m. at Vernon Senior Housing, 82 Huckle Hill Road. Bone Builders classes are ...

Winona Volunteer Services will host a presentation showcasing Bone Builders, a workout for Winona’s older adults, on Tuesday, Jan. 10. Attendees will learn the benefits of this strength training ...

Set yourself up for healthy aging.

BRATTLEBORO - Two new RSVP Bone Builders classes have started at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital. The classes are free and open to all. Bone Builders, sponsored by Green Mountain RSVP and Volunteer ...

Bodyweight and balance exercises help prevent falls and fractures. Adults need at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week. People with a higher risk of osteoporosis may need to avoid ...

An 8-week community-based intervention suggests that pairing resistance training with whole-food protein and nutrition education may strengthen bones and improve physical performance in older adults.

Exercise can help reduce or slow bone loss in people with osteoporosis of the spine. It can also strengthen muscles and improve balance, reducing the risk of falls and injuries. Strengthening the ...