Background: Physical activity has been consistently associated with enhanced quality of life (QOL) in older adults. However, the nature of this relationship is not fully understood. In this study ...

Older adults in Philadelphia are reaping the benefits of fitness classes that provide long-term physical, mental and social health. Judy Steinberg, 84, exercises most days at KleinLife, which offers a ...

Once seen as a sport for the young, gymnastics is experiencing a surge in adult participation. But what benefits does it ...

High levels of physical activity may mitigate brain loss in adults and help maintain long-term cognitive health, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center report in a study published in the ...

Meanwhile, less than half of adults get the recommended 150 minutes or more of weekly physical activity. What’s more, ...

About The Study: In the PREDIMED-Plus trial, an energy-reduced Mediterranean diet and physical activity lifestyle intervention mitigated weight loss– and age-related bone mineral density decline ...

The study is published in the Journal of Applied Physiology. In 2020, the World Health Organization updated its physical activity guidelines to add recommendations that people limit sedentary time ...

which encourage adults to engage in at least 75 minutes of vigorous exercise or 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week. With consistent efforts to enhance public engagement in fitness ...