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 ...

Study reveals that meeting physical activity guidelines has a stronger impact on reducing mortality risk with age, while the influence of other health factors diminishes over time. Study: Physical ...

Nearly a third of all adults are not doing enough physical activity, posing a growing threat to health across the world, a major study said on Wednesday. More than 31 percent of adults—1.8 billion ...

Physical function, social participation and perceived general health emerged as crucial drivers of physical activity among older adults, according to a comprehensive analysis of 77 UK studies.

The purpose of this Position Stand is to provide an overview of issues critical to understanding the importance of exercise and physical activity in older adult populations. The Position Stand is ...

Stretching exercises are very beneficial for older adults because they prevent poor posture and many injuries, improve ...

Pickleball isn't just fun and easy to play – it's also potentially heart healthy. Playing pickleball helped a small group of adults aged 65 years and older reach their recommend weekly dose of ...

Physical activity reduces chronic disease risks, improves function, and extends lifespan, thus supporting clinicians’ use of exercise prescriptions as a health intervention, new research suggests. A ...

A new Finnish study shows that adults who remain physically active throughout adulthood have a markedly lower prevalence of ...

Objective To understand the associations of trajectories and accumulation of physical activity (PA) over adulthood with all-cause, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and cancer mortality. Design Systematic ...