Seniors News

I’m now 88 years old.  I started using Anne’s chair exercises when I broke a bone. In my ankle and was bemoaning the fact that I wouldn’t be able to walk on it for about a month. The body worker I was working with suggested I go to YouTube and se...

Grateful thanks to St. Mary of the Hills in Rochester Hills, MI for using Stronger Seniors Chair Exercise in their Senior Fellowship Program. We appreciate your support and wish you all the best!

“Virtually the whole industry recognizes that offering in-person and remote programming—a full spectrum of programming—is a terrific strategy to reach more older folks, to promote access and equity,” said Jennifer Tripken, associate director of the Center of Healthy Aging at t...

A good physical workout is beneficial to an elderly brain. So, too, does socializing. When you combine the two, the payoff could be even greater.

Over the past decade, researchers have uncovered the significant link between physical activity and cognitive function. Exercise not only improves cognitive ability, prevents brain atrophy, and stimulates the production of new neurons, but it also helps keep muscles strong, bl...

Researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center found an anti-aging treatment that slowed the declines that come with getting older in a model organism. They did this by looking at the effect of a single cellular process involved in getting fitter through...

Take a moment to consider all of the compelling reasons why you should begin a fitness program. Learn about the current guidelines for your age group, find exercises to incorporate into your routine, and watch examples. Explore tips for successfully...

Most of the time, exercise lowers your insulin levels. If you take insulin or diabetes medicine and your workouts get harder or longer, you may need to change your snacks, your medicine, or both. Talk with your doctor about what you should do.

Training your balance doesn't have to take long. Adding just a few minutes of exercise each day to what you already do can help you see results quickly.

Maintaining your equilibrium requires a strong core. If your core muscles are weak, you will experience difficulty supporting your limbs, especially when walking. It's impossible to move forward if your buttocks and hips don't have the strength to support your...