Regular exercise offers older adults a range of physical, mental, and emotional benefits. And it can be an important part of helping them maintain independence. As people age, physical and ...

8News got a visit from several special guests for Fitness Friday with BeneFit Personal Training and Senior Fitness Wit Toi ...

If an older adult could use encouragement to get moving, there are various ways to help motivate them or make exercise seem more appealing. In its Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, the ...

Exercise programs for adults 65 and older should include cardiovascular training to improve lung and heart health, strength training to build stronger muscles and bones, and stretching to improve ...

As many as 50% of older adults struggle to fall or stay asleep, and up to 75% of seniors experience symptoms of insomnia. In addition to being frustrating, insomnia can increase your risk of heart ...

(Mass Appeal) – We’re not alone for today’s Fitness Friday and we want you to get up and join us too! Carol Palmer, a fitness class instructor at the Westfield Senior Center, has brought a few members ...

Aquatic exercises can be beneficial for balance, mood, and overall well-being in older adults. There are many different types of exercises people can try in the pool. Regular physical activity is ...

Staying physically active helps seniors boost energy, improve mood, and strengthen the mind-body connection. (Leslie Sokol's Dance photo) The connection between your physical and mental well-being is ...

When Linda Mullenhour enters the pool, she takes control. All eight members of her class mimic her every move, listening to her verbal commands. “One, two, three, four,” she says, “and we’re going ...

METROPOLIS — Massac Memorial Hospital will hold its fourth Senior Health & Fitness Day on Wednesday, May 27. Set for 9 a.m. until noon at the Fort Massac State Park near the visitors center, the ...

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Senior Citizens in South Mississippi are exercising while having fun by participating in “Bingocize.” The ten-week course incorporates a mix of bingo, trivia, and exercises to ...