Physical activity may reduce age-associated risk for all-cause dementia among older adults, according to results of a population-based cohort study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association ...

Any physical activity in the elderly is better than none at all for reducing cardiovascular risk, according to an 18-year study in more than 24,000 adults. Any physical activity in the elderly is ...

The improvement of physical function can benefit older adults with heart disease through increasing the quality of life and providing more independence, according to a scientific statement from the ...

Older adults who regularly engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity perform better in mental tasks as they are more flexible in terms of brain functions, a new study says. These findings could ...

Self-monitoring of physical activity with an accelerometer and feedback is an effective tool to improve physical activity in elderly people requiring long-term support. The Kobe University study is ...

Increasing your steps by even a little bit may help slow down the progression of Alzheimer's disease among people at ...

Older adults who exhibited early signs of Alzheimer’s and walked at least 3,000 steps per day experienced a slower rate of cognitive decline compared to those who walked less than 3,000 steps per day, ...