Seniors News

America’s senior population is currently living through an epidemic of loneliness—a problem that researchers first began to observe during the second half of the 20th century. Ac...

It's not unusual to feel discomfort in one's hips or knees. The majority of people will suffer from hip or knee discomfort at some point in their lives.

For years, the American Heart Association and other health organizations have warned the public that sitting causes death. Sedentary lifestyles raise the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and death. According to the Cleveland Clinic, sitting is the "new smoking," and a "silent ...

Working out not only strengthens muscles, but it also improves brain cell function, according to King.

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...

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.

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 ...

Dementia is a major cause of limitation in daily activities in older adults. Chair yoga is a noninvasive and low-impact intervention that combines flexibility, balance, strength, breathing, relaxation, and mindfulness training while sitting or standing on a chair.

The key to healthy aging is keeping the elderly active and independent, not only physically but also mentally. Physical activity is recognized as a preventive strategy for aging-related complications, lowering the risk of falls, injuries, and even t...