Staying active after 60 is one of the most effective ways to preserve mobility, independence, heart health, and muscle mass.

A trainer with 40 years of experience shares 4 functional exercises that rebuild full-body strength and independence after 60.

Key study finding: Adults exercising 150 minutes weekly had brains nearly a year younger than non-exercisers after one year. Why it matters: Even a modest shift in brain age could reduce risk of ...

Staying active is known to improve sleep, but the research findings are mixed regarding the best workout. Some studies say ...

Lie flat on your back with bent knees and feet hip-width apart, arms at your sides with palms pressing into the mattress.

Maintaining healthy shoulders is important for staying independent in older age. These strength and mobility exercises can keep the arms moving well. It’s hard to overstate the importance of the ...

Older adults who regularly participated in a community-based exercise program were able to slow - and in many cases reverse - declines in cardio fitness and strength that naturally come with age, a ...

In a landmark clinical trial people at risk for Alzheimer's who exercised at low or moderate-high intensity showed less cognitive decline when compared to those receiving usual care. Researchers at ...

Objectives To evaluate the effects of brief bouts of exercise spread throughout the day, termed ‘exercise snacks’, on cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness, and cardiometabolic health outcomes in ...