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 ...

It's never too late to get in shape.

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 ...

Massac Memorial Hospital will hold its fourth annual Senior Health & Fitness Day on Wednesday, May 27. Set for 9 a.m. until noon at the Fort Massac State Park near the visitors center, the outdoor ...

(Mass Appeal) – We’re not alone for today’s Fitness Friday and we want you to get up and join us too! Carol Palmer, a fitness class instructor at the Westfield Senior Center, has brought a few members ...

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 ...

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 ...

Share on Pinterest It is never too late to modify our lifestyles for better health, a new study suggests. Image credit: Tatiana Maksimova/Getty Images The global population of older adults ages 60 and ...

The Butler YMCA will host a National Senior Health & Fitness event Wednesday, May 27. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Butler YMCA lobby, 339 North Washington Street, Butler.

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Senior Citizens in South Mississippi are exercising while having fun by participating in “Bingocize.” The ten-week course incorporates a mix of bingo, trivia, and exercises to ...