Patients with knee osteoarthritis should be doing “low to moderate-impact aerobic activity. This is not high-impact aerobic activity, and people with knee osteoarthritis should definitely avoid ...

Staying active is one of the most effective ways to stay independent and feel good as the years pass. The right combination of movement, rest and nutrition can help you stay strong, flexible and ready ...

Targeted exercises can improve symptoms of knee osteoarthritis like pain and stiffness, protect cartilage, and slow the rate ...

Objective To assess the feasibility of conducting a definitive randomised controlled trial (RCT) to test the clinical and cost-effectiveness of a tailored exercise intervention compared with usual ...

Nearly a decade ago, Kristen Beavers, who studies safe ways for older adults to lose weight, began asking whether weighted ...

Backward walking, also known as retro walking or reverse walking, may add variety and value to an exercise routine when done ...

Age is just a number. Our bodies naturally lose muscle mass as we age. However, while the aging process is a fact of life, losing strength and mobility doesn't have to be. Your life isn't over just ...

They were the first generation of Americans to grow up with ultra-processed foods all around them—products typically loaded with extra fat, salt, sugar and flavorings. They were children and young ...

Experts agree that exercise is vital to longevity and helps to preserve muscle mass, bone density and joint health as we age. But it’s important to approach workouts in the right way to ensure safe, ...

To some, the idea of aging can be daunting — and maybe even a little scary. However, hearing the perspectives from older adults of the Reddit and BuzzFeed communities might just change your point of ...

The global population of older adults ages 60 and over is expected to jump from 12% in 2015 to 22% by 2050. Past studies show there are several lifestyle factors that can have a negative impact on how ...

Patients who get primary care from older adult-focused, value-based care organizations are more likely to use these services regularly, according to a study published in NEJM Catalyst: Innovations in ...