Meet Debbie Sanders, a retired P.E. teacher leading a Fit for Life workout class for seniors, fostering community and health.

Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS Key Takeaways Balance exercises can be adapted for older adults, even if you ...

Exercise can help reduce the risk of falls — a major cause of injuries in older adults — but only four per cent of older ...

Mike: So as we age, typically, our balance will decline, unfortunately. Some common causes of this are weakness. The weaker ...

Women who are 50 years, or older, tend to develop persistent belly fat, because menopause causes their metabolism to slow ...

A trainer shares 4 chair exercises after 65 that rebuild leg strength and balance: chair squats, leg extensions, step-ups, ...

It builds strength, mobility, and balance all at once – and when practiced consistently, it’s an exercise where women can ...

At the time, we simply accepted this as 'old age'. Today, we understand that one of the major culprits behind this dramatic ...

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...

Hip fractures in the elderly are a critical health issue, often caused by falls due to osteoporosis. Surgical interventions are often required, yet these injuries lead to high mortality rates and long ...

Hip fracture among the elderly is a significant health crisis. Frequently resulting from a simple fall in individuals with ...

How long should you stand on one leg at a time? The longer the better, says a study that found a link between balance and ...