Authors compared users and non-users of older adult physical activity programs (EnhanceFitness and Silver Sneakers) within a healthcare system on health conditions, utilization, and costs. Physical ...

Older adults were 67% less likely to die of any cause if they were moderately or vigorously physically active for at least 150 minutes per week, compared to people who exercised less. Women with an ...

Physical activity may reduce age-associated risk for all-cause dementia among older adults, according to results of a population-based cohort study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association ...

Older adults who participate in regular physical activity have a better quality of life than those who are less active and more sedentary, a new UK study has found. Researchers from the University of ...

Meet "Sedentary Sam": he suffers from digital eye strain, tech neck, early aging, varicose veins, swelling and a sunken face.

Adults could achieve global physical activity targets by walking inefficiently for just a few minutes each day, finds a study in the Christmas issue of The BMJ. Global rates of physical inactivity ...

Physical activity reduces chronic disease risks, improves function, and extends lifespan, thus supporting clinicians’ use of exercise prescriptions as a health intervention, new research suggests. A ...

Physical function, social participation and perceived general health emerged as crucial drivers of physical activity among older adults, according to a comprehensive analysis of 77 UK studies.

Destinations in nature, such as a lakeside or a walking trail, are the most commonly perceived environmental features motivating older adults to engage in outdoor mobility. In a study conducted at the ...

Research shows that even small steps can make a difference in helping adults stay strong in mind & body, maintain mobility and build relationships TORONTO, Oct. 29, 2019 /CNW/ - ParticipACTION today ...