The Best (And Worst) Exercises for Osteoporosis

The Best (And Worst) Exercises for Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis affects over 40 million people in the United States. It is a common condition associated with aging, in which the bones become weaker and more likely to break. While women are more likely to suffer from osteoporosis than men, men are not immune to...
Core Strength: Essential to Staying Active

Core Strength: Essential to Staying Active

Use it or lose it. That’s the reality of getting older. Your ability to stay active is up to you. It can be frustrating to find that you have new physical limitations as you age. But you have a lot more control over your own capacity for exercise and recreational...
Great New Sport for Seniors: Pickleball

Great New Sport for Seniors: Pickleball

Pickelball is a little-known sport that can have a big impact on athletes who have developed arthritis as they’ve aged. Pickleball combines aspects of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. It’s played on a court similar to a badminton court, but with a low net like in...
Fitness Tips to Combat Muscle Loss as You Age

Fitness Tips to Combat Muscle Loss as You Age

Did you ever get the feeling that you might be shrinking? Your shoulders aren’t as wide as they once were. Last time you checked, that jacket was just a little tighter around the arms. You aren’t filling out that full-length mirror the way you used to. Well it may not...
Get A Workout Without Even Realizing It

Get A Workout Without Even Realizing It

We’re only given one body in this lifetime and it’s our responsibility to take care of it. For seniors, it’s especially important to remain active because inactivity can increase your risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol or high blood pressure....
Exercises That Keep You Feeling Young

Exercises That Keep You Feeling Young

The fabled fountain of youth has inspired many a story, tall tale, and even a film or two. Though an actual magical fountain does not exist, there are many actions that can be taken to keeping you feeling younger well into your senior years. The Real Fountain of Youth...