The tools used to assess physical activity levels in older adults must be updated so people can get optimal care, according to authors of a new report. Getting enough physical activity is essential to ...

Adults aged 65 years and older who follow physical activity guidelines recommended for their age group have a lower risk of all-cause mortality, a new study finds. Investigators said they were able to ...

Older adults who stay active over time may have a reduced risk for dementia, but recent activity matters more than activity ...

Physical activity has long been associated with a variety of health benefits, but a new study from the University of Georgia (UGA) reveals an additional advantage: slowing cognitive decline in older ...

Older adults in Philadelphia are reaping the benefits of fitness classes that provide long-term physical, mental and social health. Judy Steinberg, 84, exercises most days at KleinLife, which offers a ...

Regular exercise and physical activity are important for heart health, especially as we age. Exercise can help reduce the risk of heart disease, and if you already have heart disease, it can help ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Any amount of weekly physical activity corresponded with lower fall risk. Clinicians should encourage older ...

Brand new research has revealed that even moderate daily physical activity can reduce the risk of depression. Brand new research from University of Limerick in Ireland has revealed that even moderate ...

A study has found that older adults who exercise with their spouse achieve lower physical activity levels than older adults without their spouse. In a study of 240 participants in Singapore aged 54 to ...

A large brain imaging trial suggests that regular weight training may slow how quickly the brain appears to age in older ...

Background Older adults typically have higher sedentary behaviour (SB) and lower physical activity (PA) than younger adults.