NORDC is most often associated with youth and teen programs, but the organization has many activities for people 18 and older, with some specifically for people 55 and older. One of the most popular ...

Lenore Cangeloso is a board-certified acupuncturist and herbal medicine practitioner based in Oregon. She graduated with honors from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in 2016 and obtained her ...

Staying active is key to healthy aging, but gym memberships can be expensive. Luckily, many fitness centers recognize the importance of affordable access for seniors and offer special discounts or ...

Regular exercise offers older adults a range of physical, mental, and emotional benefits. And it can be an important part of helping them maintain independence. As people age, physical and ...

Three simple fitness tests that assess strength and flexibility over 60; see how you score for your age category and what needs improving.

For 29 years, the U.S. has celebrated Senior Health and Fitness Day to raise awareness for the health of senior adults. Senior Health and Fitness Day encourages senior adults to participate in health ...

(BPT) – It’s vital to stay active as you age, but how can you keep working toward your fitness goals during the sweltering summer heat? Exercising outdoors as the temps — and humidity — climb may be ...

Which is the best exercise bike for seniors? Exercise bikes are a great way for anyone to get a cardio workout in the comfort and privacy of their home. Because they are low-impact devices, they are ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – May is Older Americans Month, and the last Wednesday of May is National Senior Health and Fitness Day. One local senior is fighting aging through fitness and inspiring other older ...

When Linda Mullenhour enters the pool, she takes control. All eight members of her class mimic her every move, listening to her verbal commands. “One, two, three, four,” she says, “and we’re going ...

As a physical education teacher at Lincoln Junior High School in Lancaster city in the late ’60s and early ’70s, Pat Fellenbaum tried to encourage a lifelong love of fitness by introducing students to ...