Balance exercises can be adapted for older adults, even if you need support while standing. Heel raises challenge your balance while strengthening your calf muscles that help you walk and climb stairs ...

Nearly 1 in 4 older adults experiences a fall each year, but most don’t realize that targeted exercises can dramatically lower that risk. Maintaining strength and balance is key to staying active, ...

By the time you reach the age of 60, you will have lost 25% of your muscle mass (a common part of aging). But that doesn’t mean you have to resign yourself to being “weak.” Fortunately, you can ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Falls are a serious risk for older adults, but experts say they don't have to be inevitable. In fact, most falls are preventable. Staying active can make a big difference when it ...

Valley Health geriatrician advises seniors on how to maintain quality of life. She says the secret is walking.

Q&A with Jessica Tipton, 63, who has been a fitness instructor for 30 years and a diving coach for 15 years after being a ...