Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which causes inflammation in the digestive tract, may complicate other health concerns as patients age. To address the specific challenges faced by older adults with ...

Death rates from falls among older adults have surged in the last 20 years, as the American population ages and more seniors prefer to live independently in their homes. New data from the Centers for ...

I started running consistently about 10 years ago. I set my sights on the 2016 New York City Marathon and signed up for the New York Road Runner’s 9+1 program the year prior, which requires running ...

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, ...

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 ...

Stiff, achy hips got you down? We’ve been there. Whether you’ve just come back from a running break, are tackling new distances, or have upped your intensity, runners of all levels experience tight ...

Age-related balance changes, muscle weakness, and vision problems can increase the risk of falls and injuries in older people. Regular balance, strength, and cardio exercises can help reduce this ...

Researchers have uncovered why older adults are more vulnerable to severe flu. The culprit is a protein called ApoD, which rises with age and disrupts the body’s ability to fight infection. This ...

Want an effective form of cardio that gets your heart rate up fast and maximizes your workout time? Look no further than plyometric exercise (aka plyometrics). Plyometrics is any type of physical ...

On-your-feet workouts can be great, sure. But what if you want if you sit down and reap the benefits of strength training? Seated exercises while they're good for sneaking in more activity, regardless ...