Physical activity is crucial for people who aspire to maintain their overall health as their bodies age. Exercise improves ...

Frequent walking is linked to a reduced risk for CVD in generally well-functioning older adults, with those aged 80 years or ...

Seniors’ physical activity declined markedly as pandemic lockdowns dragged on, putting them at risk of deconditioning and adverse health outcomes, a new study has found. For adults aged 65 and ...

Seniors are encouraged to participate in 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week, at least two days a week of muscle-strengthening activity, and mixed activities that improve ...

1 of 5 | Seniors may be at greater risk for falls after a year of pandemic shutdowns and lockdowns, according to new research, because of the effects of less physical activity.

Senior centers provide a space for older adults to meet and exercise their minds and bodies, mitigating the effects COVID-19 isolation had on cognitive and physical health.

Research by Sherry Pomeroy, Ph.D., of the University at Buffalo School of Nursing on physical activity among rural older adults has earned her a $120,000, two-year postdoctoral fellowship in a ...

Declines in physical function are showing up in older Americans, too. A University of Michigan team surveyed about 2,000 American adults aged 50 to 80 in early 2021, asking about their activity ...

Research by on physical activity among rural older adults by a UB nursing faculty member has earned her a $120,000, two-year postdoctoral fellowship in a national competition funded by the John A.