Seniors News

Strength training plays a foundational role in maintaining and improving balance, because balance is not simply a matter of coordination — it depends directly on the strength of the muscles that stabilize the body.

August 21–October 15 – Illinois observes the centennial of the Lincoln–Douglas debates. September – The University of New Orleans begins classes as the first racially integrated public university in the Southern United States. Read more

Pandemic life had a tendency of exposing our flaws. For those of us of a certain age, that is literally true. You are not alone if you believe that certain home tasks, such as carrying groceries, hoisting children, moving furniture, or transporting laundry, are becoming mor...

Lower body strength training is crucial for seniors as it significantly enhances balance and stability, mobility. joint and heart health.

Some days call for patience. Today called for patience and a chair. Today my husband is in surgery at Mayo Clinic, and I have hours ahead of me in the waiting...

By the time August 1967 began, the United States and much of the world had already lived through one of the most turbulent years of the postwar era.

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This gentle form of exercise is gaining popularity in senior communities everywhere, and for good reason.

As temperatures climb each summer, older adults face heat-related risks that younger populations are far less likely to experience. Understanding why seniors are especially vulnerable — and what can be done to protect them — is essential for families, caregivers, and commun...

Choosing the appropriate type of movement is more important as you age than giving up on it. Due to joint pain, exhaustion, or fear of injury, many older persons avoid exercising, but doing nothing can actually exacerbate these problems.

 The good news? Maintaining ...