Physical activity levels are low among older adults. Many Medicare members have access to low-cost programs including Silver Sneakers (SS) and EnhanceFitness (EF) at no additional cost, however, ...

Strong social connections and regular physical activity work together to support healthier, happier lives in older adults.

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 ...

Experts have long known that strong social networks and physical activity help older adults stay healthier. Until now, ...

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 ...

A fifth of Americans report no physical activity at all outside of work - Just 10 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity ...

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.

A study has found that older adults who exercise with their spouse achieve lower physical activity levels than older adults without their spouse. In a study of 240 participants in Singapore aged 54 to ...

One in five Americans get zero physical activity outside work, with Mississippi leading inactivity at 30.6%. Colorado ranks ...

A new two-year study found that U.S. residents who lived near parks and recreational facilities had small increases in their ...