We spoke with physical therapist Chris DeRosa to get his recommendations for the best home workout items for older people. DeRosa co-owns Davis and DeRosa Physical Therapy in Los Angeles and ...

My parents are both retired medical professionals who are in their early 70s. My father has diabetes that he manages with ...

In summary, low-impact exercises like walking, swimming, tai chi, yoga, and chair exercises are safe, effective, and enjoyable ways for older adults to manage diabetes. These gentle activities not ...

Being fit is more than abs, running a 5K or lifting weights. These only address single areas of fitness. Medical News of ...

Since then, it has become an essential routine practised several times a week by millions of people across the country, and ...

Q: My parents are both retired medical professionals who are in their early 70s. My father has diabetes that he manages with ...

Swimming provides a good cardio and muscular workout and is an excellent choice, especially for older adults, according to a ...

Objective—To assess the effectiveness of exercise programmes in preventing falls (and/or lowering the risk of falls and fall related injuries) in older people. Design—A review of controlled clinical ...

People who exercise throughout their lives have a better chance of avoiding dementia - even if they show signs of diseases like Alzheimer's, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

Exercise releases neurotransmitters like endorphins; dopamine, part of the brain's reward system; norepinephrine, which can ...

Researchers explore the impact of exercise on the short-term regulation of insulin pathways in brain circuits.

Conclusions: The elderly people who regularly practiced tai chi not only showed better proprioception at the ankle and knee joints than sedentary controls, but also better ankle kinaesthesis than ...