Authors compared users and non-users of older adult physical activity programs (EnhanceFitness and Silver Sneakers) within a healthcare system on health conditions, utilization, and costs. Physical ...

Adults aged 65 years and older who follow physical activity guidelines recommended for their age group have a lower risk of all-cause mortality, a new study finds. Investigators said they were able to ...

Older adults who stay active over time may have a reduced risk for dementia, but recent activity matters more than activity in earlier years.

The tools used to assess physical activity levels in older adults must be updated so people can get optimal care, according to authors of a new report. Getting enough physical activity is essential to ...

Destinations in nature, such as a lakeside or a walking trail, are the most commonly perceived environmental features motivating older adults to engage in outdoor mobility. In a study conducted at the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Physical activity may reduce age-associated risk for all-cause dementia among older adults, according to results ...

A randomized controlled trial conducted on elderly individuals shows that an improvement in physical fitness and cognition can be achieved by increasing daily physical activity to a certain level. The ...

Older adults were 67% less likely to die of any cause if they were moderately or vigorously physically active for at least 150 minutes per week, compared to people who exercised less. Women with an ...

Sophia Antipolis, Nov. 22, 2017: Any physical activity in the elderly is better than none at all for reducing cardiovascular risk, according to an 18-year study in more than 24 000 adults published ...

Occupational physical activity was linked to cognitive decline, whereas voluntary leisure exercise provided mental health benefits.