Do you wake up starting the day feeling stiff with a limited range of motion? If so, you’re not alone. According to the Arthritis Foundation, 60 million adults in the nation are affected by arthritis, ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is one in a series looking at individual and community efforts to give area senior citizens options for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Regular exercise can help senior citizens ...

We may earn a commission if you make a purchase through one of our links. McClatchy newsrooms were not involved in the creation of this content. Staying fit is important at every age, but it’s ...

Arthritis, whatever the type, is characterized by joint pain, stiffness, reduced mobility and inflammation. Osteoarthritis, the most common type, affects about 33 million American adults. It is often ...

Want to unlock the secret to better balance, stronger muscles and a brighter mood as you age? The answer might be right under you — your chair. Chair exercises for seniors can transform a simple seat ...

Q: My mom needs to exercise, but I can't convince her. Can you explain the benefits of staying active as we age? A: As we age, we tend to slow down and become less active. This decrease in activity ...

arthritis old person and Elderly woman female suffering from pain at home Resistance training best helps insomnia among seniors, a new evidence review says Resistance training improved sleep more than ...

One of the most compelling benefits of chair yoga is improved mobility and balance . Multiple randomized controlled and quasi-experimental trials show that seniors practicing chair yoga see gains in ...

Arthritis, a common condition among the elderly, causes joint inflammation and pain, often leading to reduced mobility and quality of life. Managing arthritis effectively requires a combination of ...

Losing interest in an exercise regimen is a situation many fitness enthusiasts have confronted at one point or another. Overcoming a stale workout routine can be simple for young athletes, whose ...