Julia Flynn Siler is one of many women over 40 who have taken up oars in recent years. This is what she’s learned about the joy—and other benefits—of exercise for older women. In recent years, there ...

Staying fit isn’t just for the young—regular physical activity becomes even more important as we age. For people over 60, exercise helps maintain mobility, independence, and overall well-being.

Age is just a number. Our bodies naturally lose muscle mass as we age. However, while the aging process is a fact of life, losing strength and mobility doesn't have to be. Your life isn't over just ...

We’ve all heard the widespread recommendation of hitting 10,000 steps per day for optimal health, but some groups — such as women over age 60 — may not need that many. That’s according to a new study ...

We’ve all heard the widespread recommendation of hitting 10,000 steps per day for optimal health, but some groups — such as women over age 60 — may not need that many. That’s according to a new study ...

When it comes to reaping the rewards of exercise, women may have a leg up. A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that females may get more benefits than men ...

Older women who stayed on a reduced-calorie Mediterranean diet, walked and did resistance training for three years improved their bone density, especially in their lower backs, a new study found. “A ...

Flat Rock, North Carolina, Appalachian Mountains, Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site. (Photo by: Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) We’ve all heard the widespread ...