When Linda Mullenhour enters the pool, she takes control. All eight members of her class mimic her every move, listening to her verbal commands. “One, two, three, four,” she says, “and we’re going ...

Apr. 3—COLUMBIA BASIN — Classics require a little more maintenance. That applies to cars, houses and bodies, according to the National Council on Aging. "Regular exercise can help older adults stay ...

For years, health plans have recognized the value of supplemental benefits like gym memberships and wellness programs to improve member health and reduce costs. However, achieving those goals is ...

Officials at the Gardner Senior Center are unveiling a new approach when it comes to assisting residents, one that stresses the importance of connection within the community. Mike Ellis, director of ...

Ageing naturally reduces muscle mass flexibility and bone density but regular activity can slow this process significantly ...

Exercise is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. When paired with a nutritious diet, routine physical activity promotes ...

OCEAN CITY — Designed to improve strength, balance, mobility and cognitive health, The Shores at Wesley Manor unveiled SeniorFITness, a new senior health and wellness program from Alliance Rehab, ...

FAIRFAX, Va. (7News) — Parkinson’s disease is a chronic neurological condition and a slowly progressive disease that causes symptoms like tremors, slowness, and stiffness in the limbs. While there’s ...

A group of motivated senior citizens, known as the SilverSneakers, shatter stereotypes and answer fitness challenges during an exercise class designed just for them. They meet Mondays, Wednesdays and ...

BRUSH PRAIRIE — When you hit it unexpectedly, the ground turns out to be so unforgivingly hard. Not to mention, humiliating. As many as 1 in 4 older Americans takes an accidental tumble to the ground ...

NET GAINS: Henderson County Parks and Recreation offers a variety of senior activities, including table tennis. Photo by Jill Blancher Shortly after retiring to Henderson County in 2009, George Raab ...