Getting out of a chair shouldn't be a struggle. Yet for many older adults, simple everyday movements like this become ...

As you head into your 40s, it might be time to think about making your habits healthier. Dr. Egan shares why it's important ...

Seated upper-body exercises after 60, with expert quotes, to build strength safely using bands and light dumbbells.

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 ...

Out of five types of exercise, resistance training ranks highest in improving overall brain health. An expert on aging shares ...

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.

A combination of cardio and strength training is crucial for heart health, muscle strength, and healthy aging.

If you want to lift your grandkids, get up the stairs, haul groceries, and conquer all of life’s adventures with confidence as you age, here’s the science-backed secret: lift weights. Yep, those ...

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 ...