Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways Strength training may help prevent dementia, and it’s also good ...

At 85, Nancy DiFranco spends her Monday and Wednesday mornings leading Kirtland Senior Center members in push-ups, squats, curls and other strength training exercises. DiFranco has been leading the ...

A balanced diet and exercise, which includes a combination of aerobic activities and strength training, is necessary to maintain long-term health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

Harriet Witt is serious about fitness. “I am not a wimp. I am not a wimp,” she smiles. “Everybody is coming to the gym. Fifty, 60, 70 — it doesn’t matter what age you are to work out. You should feel ...

As you’ve gotten older, you might have noticed your body creaking more than it used to. The scary truth is that we start to lose bone gradually as early as 30. Often this happens without you even ...

Question: I’ve fallen several times over the past year and my doctor has recommended I start a strength-training program to help prevent future falls. But at age 72, I’ve never lifted weights before ...

A new study out of Denmark shows that strength training at an older age can provide years of benefit. According to the study published in BMJ on Tuesday, 12 months of heavy resistance training can ...

Dear Savvy Senior: Can lifting weights help with age-related health problems? At age 70, I have diabetes, arthritis and osteoporosis and recently read strength training could improve my conditions.

HOLTON, Kan. (WIBW) - A new strength training program for older adults was in Holton to build up the strength of members from the older generation. The Kansas State University Research and Extension’s ...

John Wood, co-owner of Final Results Fitness in Gilbertsville with his wife, Jen, has been in the fitness industry for 40 years, which gives him a unique vantage point. What’s standing out to him, now ...