Participants also completed a timed walk, which researchers used to determine walking speed and overall cardiorespiratory ...

While many struggle to walk on their own at 79, Joan MacDonald still carries a fit physique that could put many youngsters to shame. So let’s learn her fitness secrets from her own account. On ...

A little exercise, even at an older age, does a lot of heavy lifting when it comes to reducing the risks of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease, according to results from a new study. Among ...

New research finds that 12 weeks of low-impact exercise classes reduced daily episodes of urinary incontinence by more than half. Older women struggling with urinary incontinence can benefit from ...

Your body changes during the menopause transition. So should your fitness routine. By Christine Yu When Alison Gittelman turned 49, she found that she couldn’t run as fast or as long as she had before ...

Emerging research suggests women’s cardiovascular systems may respond more strongly to physical activity than men’s, raising questions about how exercise guidelines are set. Recent studies suggest ...