Physical activity is a valuable tool in the fight against chronic disease and other conditions. The Cleveland Clinic ...

Older adults can stay motivated for exercise by enjoying activities and social support. Strength and cardiovascular exercises help maintain independence and daily activity participation.

The Best Fitness Activities for Your 50s, 60s, and Beyond. Medically reviewed by Micky Lal, MA, ... For adults over 50, it’s not too late to find new and fun ways to exercise.

Here's a look at how older adults can stay motivated for regular exercise as well as some guidelines on why physical activity is important and what it should look like.

Natural declines in muscle mass, strength, bone density, flexibility and reaction times significantly increase the risk of ...

Falls can often lead to reduced mobility or long-term disability in adults 65 and older, but there are strategies beyond exercise that can help these patients stay independent longer.

Balance exercises are an important part of staying active and healthy. They can help prevent falls and make you feel more confident in your daily life. Here are 11 to try.

Muscle-strengthening exercise (MSE)—also known as strength, weight or resistance training—includes activities that use equipment such as free weights, resistance machines, resistance bands or body ...

Physical activity helps protect older adults against disease. A new study reveals that the health benefits also apply to those who exercise less than the recommended amount. The research is ...

Regular exercise may reduce the cognitive and physical effects of mental fatigue in older adults. The corresponding study was published in the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. "This study shows ...