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% ...

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

KEY POINTS Canada is poised to become a “super-aged” country in 2025, when at least 20% of the nation’s population will be aged 65 years and older; furthermore, over the next 2 decades the number of ...

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 ...

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

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.

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

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

Researchers explore the impact of exercise on the short-term regulation of insulin pathways in brain circuits.