I needed a less intense way to exercise and tried water aerobics. At 39, I fit right in, and made friends with the older ...

It’s no secret that staying active is good for you, but a recent study has zeroed in on one type of exercise that may help ...

GET PHYSICAL: Exercise necessary for older people later in life, study says Spiro Papuckoski Published Dec 29, 2021 • 2 minute read Join the conversation ...

Even in the “oldest old,” a little physical activity goes a long way, extending life by at least a few years for people in their mid- to late 80s, Israeli researchers found.

The widely held belief that weight-bearing exercise increases bone density is a complete myth, Canadian osteoporosis expert Larry Dian told a conference on preventing falls by older people ...

The results of a $40 million study show that interventions like diet and exercise can prevent declines in cognition and memory in older people at risk of Alzheimer’s. NPR’s Jon Hamilton reports from ...