With pull-ups, our upper backs, shoulders, arms, glutes and thighs all get a workout. They’re also among the best ways to ...

Balance problems are common in older adults. Left untreated, balance issues can result in falls, the leading cause of injuries in adults over age 65. However, you can reduce your risk of falls by ...

Practicing balance exercises can help older adults increase their stability and strength. Most can be done without equipment and are suitable for performing at home. Being physically active is ...

Balance forms the cornerstone of physical independence, yet it often goes unnoticed until it begins to decline. As we age, our body’s balance systems – from muscular strength to inner ear function – ...

Doing exercise that improves strength and balance and eliminating unnecessary medications are two top recommendations for preventing falls among older people, according to the first updated geriatric ...

Maintaining stability and coordination as you get older isn’t always the easiest. And unfortunately, you may be more at risk of falling or getting injured if you’re off-kilter. Rather than continuing ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Regularly taking to the dance floor gave elderly nursing home residents a better sense of balance, according to a new study. Brazilian researchers found a fifty percent ...

"Five minutes is enough to begin—truly," insists one doctor, to help you "remain engaged in the activities that give [your life] meaning" into old age.

It's never too late to start exercising -- and the right activities might help you stay independent in your home. While building healthy habits at an earlier age can have some long-term benefits, ...