Senior Recreation & Fitness

New research shows that adopting a nightly yoga practice can help you fall asleep faster and improve the overall quality of your rest. Discover 7 simple poses that facilitate sleep.

An exercise regimen can help a diabetic lose weight, and also plays an important role in helping the body manage blood sugar levels. Here are seven things diabetics can do to stay safe while exercising.

Elders who exercise regularly have significantly less brain shrinkage than those with inactive lifestyles. Surprisingly, the same can not be said for seniors with dynamic social lives, or those who participated in mentally engaging activities.

Physical activity is a simple yet effective way of managing the symptoms of Parkinson’s. Learn how an active lifestyle benefits the mind and body and how to create a personalized Parkinson’s disease exercise program.

Eating healthy foods, not smoking, drinking in moderation and exercising prevent early death, according to a new Centers for Disease Control study.

Federal guidelines suggest exercise for arthritis sufferers. Research found people with arthritis need more exercise to stay healthy.

Downtime is rare for caregivers, but when a spare moment comes along, hitting the gym usually isn’t a top priority. Incorporating exercise into your everyday chores is a great way to work out without throwing off your whole routine.