The National Senior Games, a 50+ Olympic-style biennial event, kick off July 24 in Des Moines, Iowa, with Humana on board as presenting sponsor for the 10 th straight year. This year, the health ...

Valley Health geriatrician advises seniors on how to maintain quality of life. She says the secret is walking.

Older adults have many exercise options that are great for building fitness but easy on the joints. “Low impact” does not mean low quality. The exercises in this article can be great ways to build or ...

Studies have shown that exercise video games, or exergames, can benefit elderly people who sometimes have trouble getting enough daily physical activity. But few studies have dealt with the question ...

Regular exercise offers older adults a range of physical, mental, and emotional benefits. And it can be an important part of helping them maintain independence. As people age, physical and ...

Various abilities can naturally decline as a person ages. This includes coordination abilities such as balance, flexibility, and strength. Many exercises can help maintain these abilities and reduce ...

These are six of the best stress-relievers for seniors. However, if you know a way to decompress and relax, by all means, continue the activity. Sometimes the world is stressful, and you need to do ...

Seniors tend to face mobility issues due to arthritis, joint pain, or balance issues. However, it is very important that seniors stay active because it can help them be independent and perform daily ...

Various abilities can decline as we age. This includes coordination abilities such as balance, flexibility, and strength. Different exercises can help maintain these skills, plus reduce the risk of ...