Exercise programs for adults 65 and older should include cardiovascular training to improve lung and heart health, strength training to build stronger muscles and bones, and stretching to improve ...

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 ...

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 ...

Regular exercise offers older adults a range of physical, mental, and emotional benefits. And it can be an important part of helping them maintain independence. As people age, physical 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 ...

Every year at this time we turn our attention to New Year’s resolutions, promises that often are extreme and rarely, if ever, kept. Heading the list are resolutions to get healthy and that often means ...

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is dropping YMCA facilities in the Twin Cities and Life Time gyms statewide from its ...