Tai chi and yoga aren’t just relaxing activities — they’re powerful tools to support flexibility and mobility as you age.

Personal trainers explain how older adults can exercise safely by avoiding common mistakes like ego lifting, skipping ...

Older Americans now value social connection and inclusiveness more than their own physical health during clinic visits.

A new program in Hiawatha — a partnership between UnityPoint Health, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the ...

Granite VNA is offering two sessions of Healthy Steps for Older Adults, a falls prevention workshop to help older adults learn how to protect themselves and live a ...

The benefits of martial arts training in older adults can be further enhanced by the use of traditional weapon tools.

Drinking alcohol poses various health and safety risks for older adults, such as exacerbating balance problems and increasing fall risk. This is due in part to the physical effects of aging. Having a ...

Experts agree that exercise is vital to longevity and helps to preserve muscle mass, bone density and joint health as we age. But it’s important to approach workouts in the right way to ensure safe, ...

These are the exercises recommended by Mayo Clinic experts to help seniors improve stability, prevent falls, and feel more confident daily.

Falls present a real health risk for older adults, and the bathroom can be particularly perilous. However, understanding the risks and making certain modifications can improve bathroom safety for ...

People over the age of 55 have been recommended an activity instead of walking or running that might surprise you but has ...