News: Risk of falling still barrier to aging-in-place
Build a Balanced Exercise Routine
There are few factors that will have a greater impact on your quality of life as you age than your exercise routine. Maintaining an active lifestyle is important not only to the end of living longer but to living a life of mobility, independence and fun. The key,...
Men Who Exercise Live Longer
The importance of staying in shape at any age cannot be overstated. For adult men, fitness is one of the leading determinants of life expectancy. This is true whether you are 30, 50 or 70 years of age. Research shows that as a general rule, men who find a way to work...
Ballroom Dancing For Balance
Dance like your health depends upon it because, according to a recent study, it actually may! According to research conducted in a Brazilian nursing home, residents who took part in ballroom dancing classes saw significant improvement in their balance and mobility....
Running May Save Your Life
Avid runners are often issued caveats as they age; running can be hard on the joints and can lead to knee and hip problems later in life. But a new study published in the August issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that running can actually...
Benefits of Yoga for Caregivers and Patients
It’s no secret that yoga has beneficial properties. People have been practicing the therapeutic form of stretching, breathing and meditating for thousands of years. And yet, we’re still learning new things about the value of yoga even today. According to a recently...
