We all like to joke about our aching, aging bones and the way our bodies set off a symphony of groans when we rise in the morning. And for a lot of us, getting older does, in fact, mean getting, er, ...

Deb Hipp is a freelance health and medical writer and editor who lives in Kansas City, Missouri. She is a former investigative reporter with more than 25 years of experience as a journalist and writer ...

Aging may affect a person’s mobility, and routine stretching can play an important role in healthy aging and quality of life. As a person grows older, motions such as getting out of a chair or walking ...

A variety of factors, including injury, inflammation, and activity, can cause back pain in older adults. Seated stretching is one strategy that may help older adults prevent or manage their back pain.

Movement, stretching, and exercise are important parts of staying healthy at any age, and they’re extra important for older adults. You don’t need to bench-press like a bodybuilder or run marathons to ...

The best part about her fitness journey? She lets fans in on the fun, too. Every Wednesday, Shields shares a live workout on Instagram with trainer Ngo Okafor, and they can be done literally anywhere ...

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 ...

If you've been struggling to stay in shape during the pandemic, you're not alone. But a group of Bay Area seniors are meeting the challenge with the help of technology. After months of COVID-19 ...

Dear Savvy Senior: Can you offer some good stretching tips for seniors who are staying home during the pandemic? I have gotten so stiff and achy in recent years I have a hard time doing basic ...