U.S. employers and colleges are contending with more young people who are behind academically. Some are trying to make up ...

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Falls can be life-changing, and in some cases even life-ending, for older adults. That's why a program in Murray on Tuesday focused on maintaining physical health and fall prevention.

More than 90% of older adults want to stay in their homes as they age. They prefer the comfort of familiar places over institutional care. This desire is changing how ...

Discover 5 local activities in Franklin County that promote fitness and community-building for older adults. From chair yoga ...

Heavy resistance training at retirement age can preserve leg muscle strength for years, according to a recent study. Older ...

Strength training for seniors should emphasize posterior muscles like the glutes and upper back rather than mirror muscles to ...

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Brian Douglas, a fourth-degree black belt with nearly 50 years of Taekwondo experience, is using his martial arts expertise to empower senior citizens in Lee County through self-defense classes. "I ...

Strength training is an important aspect of fitness. But you may find it daunting when you glance at the weights or complicated machines at the gym, wondering how to use them. Luckily, there’s an ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. What comes to mind when you think about exercising to lose weight? Probably cardio, right? But weight lifting for weight loss ...