Caring for a cat or dog can have health and well-being benefits for seniors but the costs of owning a pet is rising.

Participants in a New Zealand e-bike pilot program say cycling has improved their physical and mental health and helped in ...

Older people who are physically active have a significantly lower risk of developing sarcopenic obesity - a combination of obesity and weak muscles. This is shown by new research from örebro ...

Village Caregiving reports that 75% of seniors prefer aging in place. The guide offers safety tips and solutions for enhancing senior home safety.

The health benefits of physical activity for seniors, including those with chronic health conditions and disabilities, were presented recently by Layne Langley, area nutrition and community health age ...

Physical fitness and psychological resilience develop side by side during adolescence, a life stage that lays the foundation ...

A new study suggests that muscle strength, particularly grip strength, is associated with longevity and could offer a practical screening tool for aging-related risk.

Reformed Church Home is a not-for-profit senior living community in Old Bridge, NJ, offering Inspired Assisted Living, ...

You don't need to look like a bodybuilder, but for healthy aging, maintaining muscle strength is likely just as important as getting enough aerobic activity, according to the findings of a University ...

As the U.S. population ages, a growing number of older adults are living alone — a circumstance linked to increased risks of loneliness, social isolation and cognitive decline. Researchers from ...

No two senior centers are alike. We visited three very different venues in L.A. to learn how they're changing to meet the needs of California's aging population.

A new study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships suggests that engaging in daily reading may help ...