Heavy resistance training at retirement age can preserve leg muscle strength for years, according to a recent study. Older adults who participated in a one-year weightlifting program maintained their ...

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Falls prevention programs specifically for older adults received a major boost through the Administration for Community ...

In his book, ‘Super Agers,’ cardiologist Dr. Eric Topol argues that we now have the tools to age better than our predecessors ...

I enjoy lifting heavy weights. It makes me stronger and helps me feel energized. The trainer at my gym says that, because I’ m 84 years old, it’ s not a good idea.

'Start small, build gradually, and stick with it,' says Abby Bales, PT, DPT, CSCS, founder of Reform Physical Therapy. She recommends starting with two or three sessions per week, focusing on five to ...

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On one of China's leading e-commerce platforms, Taobao, searches for "senior-friendly toys" jumped 124 percent year-on-year, ...

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Discover 3 simple moves that build strength and stability after 40. Perfect for better movement, stronger workouts, and ...

Stand facing a sturdy coffee or dining table. Place your hands flat on the edge, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.