Muscle weakness and atrophy are probably the most functionally relevant and reversible aspects to exercise in nonambulatory older adults, and attempts to reverse these deficits can have a major ...

One study noted that Pilates — more than the other forms of exercise included in the research — offered psychosocial benefits for older adults. Blaming age for memory loss and forgetfulness is ...

Knee soreness affects 25% of adults and up to 60% of older age groups. It’s painful and prevalent, but there is an exercise that might be able to keep it at bay: cycling. “Of all the sports I ...

Researchers from the University of Illinois examined how different types of mental exercises affect working memory skills in older adults. The study, involving 80 adults with an average age of 71. ...

SOLE Fitness has released a new guide covering the best treadmills and stationary bikes for seniors looking to increase the ...

A $600,000 federal grant awarded to the Rhode Island Department of Health will fund programming to reduce the risk of falling ...

Prehabilitation for older adults undergoing lung cancer surgery should emphasize activities of daily living, self-care, ...

By taking care of one’s overall health, individuals may decrease their chance of falling. Gray-Waites recommends staying ...

A recent study published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine highlights the significant impact of structured ...

While older adults make up roughly 17% of the population, they constitute 22% of deaths by suicide. There are many reasons ...

A new study has revealed that structured, community-based exercise programs could lower the risk of hospitalisation for older ...

and how to motivate them to initiate and adhere to physical activity and exercise over time. The purpose of this piece is to provide an overview of physical activity for older adults and provide ...