Seniors News

Greying hair and the occasional wrinkle are unavoidable physical changes that occur with age, but one physical alteration that may be less evident is the quality of one's bone health.

Most people in their tenth decade would be delighted to complete any kind of race. Betty Lindberg, 98, is so competitive that she hired a coach to help her become faster for her upcoming 10K.

When compared to nonstop sitting, the mini exercise sessions improved their mood, decreased their level of fatigue, and reduced their food cravings at the end of the day.

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...

You can make a number of minor changes to your father's home to help protect him from falls and fires, both of which cause thousands of injuries and deaths each year. Here are a few pointers to get you started.

Although many people rely solely on medications to control their blood pressure, there are numerous ways to help manage blood pressure through lifestyle choices and changes, resulting in a healthier future.

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...

Two to six sessions of strength training per week were associated with a longer lifespan in those 65 and older.

Do you live longer if you exercise?  While you've probably heard that exercise is beneficial for you a million times, fresh research on its far-reaching advantages is something that everyone in their forties or older needs to hear. The latest research indicates that ...

Make getting enough sleep a new top priority. Here are some helpful hints for seniors who feel they are too busy to sleep well: many people report increased productivity after prioritizing sleep.