A new article reports that getting 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week can reduce all-cause mortality by 31% ...

Can physical activity extend the lifespans of older adults? A review article published in the Canadian Medical Association ...

Disclosure: No competing interests declared. Older adults with burn injury are at increased risk for deep full-thickness burns from a variety of causes, many of which are preventable. Clinicians ...

This exercise also engages the core, promoting better posture and reducing the likelihood of injuries caused by weak or imbalanced muscles. For older adults who spend a lot of time sitting, glute ...

Depression in older adults, also called geriatric depression, is a mental and emotional disorder affecting older adults. Feelings of sadness and occasional “blue” moods are normal. However ...

Older adults who engage in regular exercise are at a lower ... and mobility. Pilates builds core strength by including exercises that target the deep abdominal muscles. These core muscles stabilize ...

If you've ever underestimated the importance of core strength, it's time to rethink your priorities because your abs are the unsung heroes of functional fitness. I've curated a list of the eight best ...

Recently, redditor u/sofiagympixie asked the r/AskReddit community to share the truths about aging that no one prepared them for, and older adults sure had a lot to say. Here are some of the ...

Many older adults think they should still receive colon cancer screenings past the age of 75. At least that’s the conclusion of a study published Dec. 3 in the journal JAMA Network Open ...

Table 1. Onset, pathology, physical examination findings and recommended physical therapy interventions for systematic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis ...