A growing body of fitness research is revealing a surprising truth: not all exercise is good exercise for boomers—and choosing the wrong routine could actually increase injury risk instead of ...

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.

HUNTINGTON — There are three main components of exercise vital to promoting longevity — cardiovascular health, strength and balance — according to Dr. Cynthia Pinson, the section chief of senior care ...

Nearly 1 in 4 older adults experiences a fall each year, but most don’t realize that targeted exercises can dramatically lower that risk. Maintaining strength and balance is key to staying active, ...

Regular physical activity is one of the most powerful “medicines” available to older adults for managing Parkinson’s disease, diabetes and many cancers, and it works alongside — not instead of — your ...

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Staying physically active helps seniors boost energy, improve mood, and strengthen the mind-body connection. (Leslie Sokol's Dance photo) The connection between your physical and mental well-being is ...