The purpose of this Position Stand is to provide an overview of issues critical to understanding the importance of exercise and physical activity in older adult populations. The Position Stand is ...

A trainer shares 4 chair exercises after 65 that rebuild leg strength and balance: chair squats, leg extensions, step-ups, ...

Strength training exercises like squats, heel raises, and bicep curls can help older adults maintain muscle. Keeping strong as you age means you can more easily continue doing daily activities on your ...

Older adults who regularly participated in a community-based exercise program were able to slow - and in many cases reverse - declines in cardio fitness and strength that naturally come with age, a ...

Balance exercises can help older adults improve strength while preventing falls when walking. Learn how to boost your balance at home with these stretches.

As people age, a simple slip can have devastating consequences. Falls are the leading cause of injury and death from injury among older people in the U.S., where more than a quarter of adults aged 65 ...

As you age, physical activity can help mitigate mood disorders by helping support bodily and cognitive health. Exercise options exist for all ability levels. According to the World Health Organization ...

Fifty-plus men – and women in this case – considering a healthy lifestyle just got another reason to make the commitment. There is new research that brings the conversation about depression back to my ...

Evidence Statement and Recommendation. Evidence Category A. Regular physical activity increases average life expectancy through its influence on chronic disease development, through the mitigation of ...