Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Want to unlock the secret to better balance, stronger muscles and a brighter mood as you age? The answer might be right under you ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you want the benefits of yoga but are little unsure about your mobility or balance, chair yoga for seniors may be the ideal ...

Moving and moving well is often something we take for granted when we’re young. But as we age, maintaining mobility and strength is essential for quality of life and independence. Someone who can ...

Chair-based exercise, and chair yoga in particular, improves quality of life for seniors with advanced dementia, a small study has found. Participants with moderate to severe dementia were assigned to ...

Lauretta Jennings of Hingham developed a fun chair exercise program for seniors called Chaboom! four years ago and it is still going strong at area senior residences. This video from 2012 shows how ...

Dear Savvy Senior: I’ve been hearing a lot about chair yoga lately. My New Year’s resolution is to improve my health and get moving again, but I have trouble getting down on the floor. What can you ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. If you’re new to exercise, managing balance issues, or have limited mobility and looking for a gentle way to stay active, chair ...

Strength training exercises can be beneficial for seniors. They help to improve both muscle as well as bone strength as they ...

Mobility exercises can be a useful tool for promoting joint health, which is key for maintaining quality of life. These exercises do not require a gym membership or expensive equipment to perform.

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