Prescribing physical activity to older adults reduces risk factors for chronic disease and improves functional independence, ...

A new article reports that getting 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week can reduce all-cause mortality by 31% ...

Activities like walking, swimming or cycling can improve your heart's ability to supply oxygen and nutrients to muscles. This ...

As you get older, it's more important than ever to maintain your strength and independence. That's why we recommend these ...

Exercise and nutritional prehabilitation are associated with lower complication rates and possible improvements in other ...

By incorporating specific types of exercise into a consistent workout routine, you can proactively counter age-related ...

Can physical activity extend the lifespans of older adults? A review article published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) summarizes the considerable evidence supporting the important ...

Older adults who regularly exercise have a better quality of life, even if they have AD or suffer from depression. Increased ...

Being fit is more than abs, running a 5K or lifting weights. These only address single areas of fitness. Medical News of ...

Physical activity is essential for healthy aging, and more older adults need to start exercising and their care teams should promote gradual increases in activity, a new study shows.

Exercise prehabilitation, nutritional prehabilitation, and multicomponent interventions involving exercise may be b ...