Balance forms the cornerstone of physical independence, yet it often goes unnoticed until it begins to decline. As we age, our body’s balance systems – from muscular strength to inner ear function – ...

Strength training for seniors should emphasize posterior muscles like the glutes and upper back rather than mirror muscles to ...

Power training is emerging as a vital exercise for older adults, enhancing muscle power and physical performance. Research indicates it surpasses traditional strength training in improving mobility ...

Table tennis is a sport that boosts your brain, body, and social life without the high risk of injury. Read about its benefits for seniors here.

This is the one strength exercise experts highly recommend for seniors and the key condition that makes it safe after 60.

Most people don’t think about their balance until they take a spill. But that’s common: 1 in 4 adults 65 and older falls each year, and 20 percent of those spills result in serious injury, such as a ...

The answer could be yes, according to a promising study published in Innovation in Aging from University of Alabama at Birmingham Arts in Medicine. Compared with older adults living in single-dwelling ...

Balance: It’s not just for tightrope walkers. As we age, different factors affect how well we're able to balance. The visual system (responsible for processing information from our eyes), ...

Growing older does not mean slowing down. In fact, after 60, staying active becomes more important than ever for maintaining independence, reducing the risk of chronic illnesses, and keeping the mind ...

CODY — When Deb White, owner of Wyoming Sport and Fitness, noticed an issue with the strength and balance of her 90-year-old mother, she came up with a plan that could make a difference in the lives ...

BRATTLEBORO — The Brattleboro Senior Center offers Strength & Balance Classes two days a week with Lissa Stark at the Gibson-Aiken Center, 207 Main Street. The class is offered Tuesdays from 9:30 to ...