Neuroplasticity exercises may help restore certain functions following trauma to the brain. Exercises include learning how to play an instrument, learning a language, making art, or playing video ...

Rachel Tavel is a doctor of physical therapy, certified strength and conditioning specialist and writer. She works as a physical therapist in an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy setting and as a ...

Fitness is the key to a better life as a senior, but many older people aren't getting the exercise they need. Only 15% of those between the ages of 65 and 74 say they engage in regular physical ...

The brain is a complex organ that regulates everything you do. It sends and receives chemical and electrical signals through the body that control and coordinate thought, memory, emotion, ...

Exercise is important for people of all ages and fitness abilities. Chair exercises offer a safe and approachable workout, especially for older adults. Physical activity is essential for healthy aging ...

Staying active is one of the most important things seniors can do to maintain their independence, boost energy, and prevent injury. As we age, we naturally lose muscle mass, flexibility, and ...

In one of his average workout classes, Curtis Adams will lead his group through a series of exercises, including jogging, jackknives and cardio boxing. But the participants may not fit the typical ...

A recent study (Brüchle et al., 2021) from Ruhr-Universität Bochum's Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy in Germany shows that a three-week physical activity intervention supports the remission of ...

Wednesday is a day for seniors who are exercise enthusiasts to be more loud and proud than usual. National Senior Health and Fitness Day is upon us, a day meant to highlight and promote physical ...