Community center provides refuge, a warm meal and a place for older residents to share life’s good — and bad — times.

Some specific CDC-recommended light strength exercises that can incorporate functional movements include weight lifting, ...

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CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A recent study by biomedical engineers highlights the benefits of combining physical and cognitive exercises for aging adults. Conducted at Ohio's Activate Brain and Body Fitness ...

Our bodies naturally lose muscle mass as we age. However, while the aging process is a fact of life, losing strength and mobility doesn't have to be. Your life isn't over just because you're getting ...

Exercise snacks—intentional short bursts of physical activity—may be an effective way of boosting the cardiorespiratory fitness of physically inactive adults, finds a synthesis of the available ...

SAN ANTONIO — Falls are the leading cause of injury for older adults, and weakened bones greatly increases those risks. Knowing your risks and how to lessen them is a must as we age. When osteoporosis ...

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 ...

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Mobility exercises can be a useful tool for promoting joint health, which is key for maintaining quality of life. These exercises do not require a gym membership or expensive equipment to perform.