We may earn a commission if you make a purchase through one of our links. McClatchy newsrooms were not involved in the creation of this content. As adults age, it becomes increasingly important to ...

The benefits of spending time in the great outdoors are significant. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, spending time outdoors may improve mental health and help to reduce ...

Rachel Tavel is a doctor of physical therapy, certified strength and conditioning specialist and writer. She works as a physical therapist in an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy setting and as a ...

Staying healthy and active is a key to great living at any age. Seniors in the region have more opportunities than ever for fitness, social activities, and good, old-fashioned fun. From designed ...

Leslie and her students at the beautiful WoodGlen Senior Living are enjoying their seated chair dance and fitness workout. (Leslie Sokol photo) Summer time is here and with it comes the desire to get ...

If an older adult could use encouragement to get moving, there are various ways to help motivate them or make exercise seem more appealing. In its Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, the ...

Regular exercise offers older adults a range of physical, mental, and emotional benefits. And it can be an important part of helping them maintain independence. As people age, physical and ...

As we age, maintaining an active lifestyle becomes crucial for long-term health and wellness, but some forms of exercise begin to lose their appeal. Biking outdoors, for example, can be a fun and ...

If you are an older person who has become more sedentary over time, you might well ask, “Why exercise?” Many of my older patients look at me skeptically when I suggest they exercise more. Yet the ...