Japan’s fitness industry is catering to a new clientele: Health-conscious seniors
Machines clank and weights clatter at gyms across Japan, but the people working out aren’t your typical bodybuilders…
Study Reveals Listening To Music Every Day Could Lower Dementia Risk
Turn up that Zeppelin: A recent study found that older adults who regularly listen to or play music…
44 Is the First Big Aging Cliff for Millennials
Forty-four 44-year-olds, including the author (top row, center). Photo: Hannah Whitaker This article was featured in New York’s…
The Age When Exercise Matters Most for Preventing Dementia.
EVERYONE KNOWS EXERCISE is good for you. Whether you’re taking a brisk walk around the block or grinding…
This Is 1 Stretch You Should Be Doing More Of As You Age
Wisdom comes with age. But flexibility? It feels like we lose a little limberness every year — and…
How Exercise Boosts Brain Function And Lowers Dementia Risk
The maxim “movement is medicine” exists for a reason. When done safely and properly, physical activity can boost…
5 Standing Strength Moves To Reverse Muscle Loss After 45
Losing muscle as you age is a challenging part of life. If you haven’t been working out, you’ll…
When planning for retirement, don’t neglect physical fitness
Open this photo in gallery: Research shows that physical activity isn’t just about adding years to your life,…
What Happens To Your Brain After You Turn 50
No matter our age, most of us are guilty of saying, “I must be getting old,” when we…
He built a nursing home empire despite state investigations. Now, lawsuits are piling up
By Jocelyn Wiener, CalMatters Los Angeles entrepreneur Shlomo Rechnitz owns one of California’s largest nursing home chains. Several…
Scientists discover molecule that acts like exercise and slows signs of ageing
For years, scientists have tried to unpack why regular exercise keeps the body young while a single tough…
Evenity not advised for patients with a high heart attack risk
Dear Dr. Roach: My primary care doctor has prescribed the medication Evenity for my osteoporosis. I have been…