Data: CDC's National Health Statistics Report; Chart: Axios Visuals Roughly 1 in 7 Americans 65 and older are meeting federal physical activity guidelines during their leisure time, a new report ...

Options including exercise, physical therapy, acupuncture and assistive devices may help reduce pain without strong ...

7News Health and Wellness Reporter Victoria Sanchez found ways to keep fit and stay cool during the summer months. Too much ...

Regular physical activity can be beneficial at all ages, but may be especially important for seniors as loss of mobility can both be a result of, as well as cause, chronic illnesses. A new study found ...

Physical activity is important for older adults, and programs at the South Carroll Senior and Community Center, along with others in the county, aim to help seniors stay physically active. Terry ...

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.

Regular physical activity has been shown to prevent numerous chronic conditions1 and decrease mortality.2 Conversely, physical inactivity is a major health epidemic, with significant impact on ...

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 ...