Free public spaces designed exclusively for seniors are popping up around the country that are reminiscent of childhood ...

The National Senior Games, a 50+ Olympic-style biennial event, kick off July 24 in Des Moines, Iowa, with Humana on board as presenting sponsor for the 10 th straight year. This year, the health ...

Staying active as you age involves choosing gentle activities like swimming or racquet sports to improve mobility, balance, and mood.

Various abilities can naturally decline as a person ages. This includes coordination abilities such as balance, flexibility, and strength. Many exercises can help maintain these abilities and reduce ...

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 ...

Valley Health geriatrician advises seniors on how to maintain quality of life. She says the secret is walking.

These are six of the best stress-relievers for seniors. However, if you know a way to decompress and relax, by all means, continue the activity. Sometimes the world is stressful, and you need to do ...

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 ...

By the time you reach the age of 60, you will have lost 25% of your muscle mass (a common part of aging). But that doesn’t mean you have to resign yourself to being “weak.” Fortunately, you can ...

Studies have shown that exercise video games, or exergames, can benefit elderly people who sometimes have trouble getting enough daily physical activity. But few studies have dealt with the question ...

Physical activity is crucial for people who aspire to maintain their overall health as their bodies age. Exercise improves flexibility, contributes to a healthy weight, reduces the risk for chronic ...

Maintaining healthy shoulders is important for staying independent in older age. These strength and mobility exercises can keep the arms moving well. It’s hard to overstate the importance of the ...