Staying active doesn't always mean breaking a sweat at the gym. For older adults, even simple seated movements can bring ...

NET GAINS: Henderson County Parks and Recreation offers a variety of senior activities, including table tennis. Photo by Jill Blancher Shortly after retiring to Henderson County in 2009, George Raab ...

Older adults who regularly participated in a community-based exercise program were able to slow — and in many cases reverse — declines in cardio fitness and strength that naturally come with age, a ...

BRUSH PRAIRIE — When you hit it unexpectedly, the ground turns out to be so unforgivingly hard. Not to mention, humiliating. As many as 1 in 4 older Americans takes an accidental tumble to the ground ...

World War II veteran Lowell Benson was one of the walkers. He says exercise is one of his tips for a long life.

Before, during and after my time in the West Virginia Senate, I’ve been proud to advocate for mental health. The best way to ...

Brace yourself for the following fact: one out of four adults aged 65 years and older fall every year. Unfortunately, one ...

Some 17% of people living in the U.S., or more than 1 in 6, were 65 or older in 2020. By 2040, there will be about 80.8 million people 65 and older in the country, making up about 22% of the ...

Staying healthy and active is a key to great living at any age. Seniors in the region have more opportunities than ever for fitness, social activities, and good, old-fashioned fun. From designed ...

More than 400 people take exercise classes, get nutritional advice, participate in cooking demonstrations and gather for parties and celebrations at Bright Side Opportunities Center, a Lancaster ...