Older adults can increase their longevity through a holistic health approach that focuses on physical lifestyle changes and emotional well-being, a new study finds.

Older adults in Philadelphia are reaping the benefits of fitness classes that provide long-term physical, mental and social health. Judy Steinberg, 84, exercises most days at KleinLife, which offers a ...

In the age of technology, our attention and mental health are constantly stretched to their limits. Adults over 50 are ...

The six-minute endurance test involves walking as fast as possible for six minutes. Walking less than 500 meters indicates ...

Starting an exercise regimen with others can be a powerful fitness motivator, and new research spotlights the strategy's particular importance for older adults. In a randomized clinical trial in JAMA ...

Americans are becoming less active. Over the past decade, the prevalence of physical inactivity has remained "unacceptably high," according to a study in The American Journal of Medicine, despite ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Any amount of weekly physical activity corresponded with lower fall risk. Clinicians should encourage older ...

"This study shows how important physical activity is for adults as they get older, and in general for avoiding the worst impacts of mental fatigue on cognitive and physical performance,” said ...

Regular exercise and physical activity are important for heart health, especially as we age. Exercise can help reduce the risk of heart disease, and if you already have heart disease, it can help ...

Physical activity is vital in maintaining cardiovascular health by promoting healthy blood vessels, a healthy heart, and an efficient circulatory system. It primarily contributes to maintaining an ...

The purpose of this Position Stand is to provide an overview of issues critical to understanding the importance of exercise and physical activity in older adult populations. The Position Stand is ...