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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 ...

By the time you reach the age of 60, you will have lost 25% of your muscle mass (a common part of aging). But that doesn’t mean you have to resign yourself to being “weak.” Fortunately, you can ...

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Aging is inevitable, and with it comes a gradual decline in muscle strength and an increase in joint pain and mobility, especially around the hips. Hip strength plays a key role in everyday safety, as ...

Valley Health geriatrician advises seniors on how to maintain quality of life. She says the secret is walking.

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Physical activity is crucial for people who aspire to maintain their overall health as their bodies age. Exercise improves flexibility, contributes to a healthy weight, reduces the risk for chronic ...

Balance forms the cornerstone of physical independence, yet it often goes unnoticed until it begins to decline. As we age, our body’s balance systems – from muscular strength to inner ear function – ...

Losing interest in an exercise regimen is a situation many fitness enthusiasts have confronted at one point or another. Overcoming a stale workout routine can be simple for young athletes, whose ...

As temperatures soar, it’s all too tempting to hide from the sun and enjoy the comfort of the air conditioner — exercise is probably the last thing on your mind. However, even in the dog days of ...

We may earn a commission if you make a purchase through one of our links. McClatchy newsrooms were not involved in the creation of this content. Staying fit is important at every age, but it’s ...