Balance exercises can help older adults improve strength while preventing falls when walking. Learn how to boost your balance at home with these stretches.

When Linda Mullenhour enters the pool, she takes control. All eight members of her class mimic her every move, listening to her verbal commands. “One, two, three, four,” she says, “and we’re going ...

Apr. 3—COLUMBIA BASIN — Classics require a little more maintenance. That applies to cars, houses and bodies, according to the National Council on Aging. "Regular exercise can help older adults stay ...

Staying healthy and active is a key to great living at any age. Seniors in the region have more opportunities than ever for fitness, social activities, and good, old-fashioned fun. From designed ...

A fitness and nutrition program designed for older adults living with frailty significantly improved physical function and body composition over six month, according to new research published in BMC ...

Older adults who regularly participated in a community-based exercise program were able to slow — and in many cases reverse — declines in cardio fitness and strength that naturally come with age, a ...

Maggie Bjorkquist is excited that the free Strong Seniors/Strong Bones program is coming to Mindoro beginning in January. So excited, in fact, that she gathered a group of ladies and had them working ...

Staying active is key to healthy aging, but gym memberships can be expensive. Luckily, many fitness centers recognize the importance of affordable access for seniors and offer special discounts or ...

The Trump administration reinstated the Presidential Fitness Test for children and should consider expanding similar programs to seniors. Many seniors suffer from chronic health conditions and ...