Staying active after 50 isn’t about pushing harder — it’s about moving smarter. Science now shows that the right exercises ...

Staying active after 60 is no longer optional — it’s the most effective way to protect strength, balance, and independence ...

Mobility exercises can be a useful tool for promoting joint health, which is key for maintaining quality of life. These exercises do not require a gym membership or expensive equipment to perform.

Chair exercises for leg strength after 50, a CPT shares 5 moves that build stronger legs with less joint stress than weights.

Staying physically active helps seniors boost energy, improve mood, and strengthen the mind-body connection. (Leslie Sokol's Dance photo) The connection between your physical and mental well-being is ...

Regular exercise offers older adults a range of physical, mental, and emotional benefits. And it can be an important part of helping them maintain independence. As people age, physical and ...

If an older adult could use encouragement to get moving, there are various ways to help motivate them or make exercise seem more appealing. In its Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, the ...

Maintaining healthy shoulders is important for staying independent in older age. These strength and mobility exercises can keep the arms moving well. It’s hard to overstate the importance of the ...

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...

Nearly 1 in 4 older adults experiences a fall each year, but most don’t realize that targeted exercises can dramatically lower that risk. Maintaining strength and balance is key to staying active, ...