About 1 in 10 adults in the U.S. over age 65 had dementia, and 22% experienced cognitive impairment, according to a 2022 published study. That staggering statistic means more than 55 million people ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A recent study by biomedical engineers highlights the benefits of combining physical and cognitive exercises for aging adults. Conducted at Ohio's Activate Brain and Body Fitness ...

A single 30-minute session of moderate exercise on a stationary bicycle increases activation in the circuits of the brain that are associated with semantic memory retrieval — including the hippocampus ...

Want to preserve all those precious memories, including your first kiss and how you felt the first time you got behind the wheel of a car? If you do, start moving: New research shows that when ...

Staying active is one of the most important things seniors can do to maintain their independence, boost energy, and prevent injury. As we age, we naturally lose muscle mass, flexibility, and ...

Exercise is known to greatly benefit the overall health of older adults. But a new study of nearly 600 seniors has found that neither exercise nor mindfulness improved cognitive function. Exercise ...

Rachel Tavel is a doctor of physical therapy, certified strength and conditioning specialist and writer. She works as a physical therapist in an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy setting and as a ...

Exercise is important for people of all ages and fitness abilities. Chair exercises offer a safe and approachable workout, especially for older adults. Physical activity is essential for healthy aging ...