The benefits of spending time in the great outdoors are significant. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, spending time outdoors may improve mental health and help to reduce ...

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 ...

Staying healthy and active is a key to great living at any age. Seniors in the region have more opportunities than ever for fitness, social activities, and good, old-fashioned fun. From designed ...

Leslie and her students at the beautiful WoodGlen Senior Living are enjoying their seated chair dance and fitness workout. (Leslie Sokol photo) Summer time is here and with it comes the desire to get ...

"What are you going to do with all that free time?" Actual and soon-to-be retirees know the question well. When you're ready ...

Physical activity is an important component of overall health. Health experts advise that exercise can increase lean body mass, prevent conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disease, improve ...

A personal trainer shares six balance exercises for seniors that don't require any special equipment and can easily be done at home. For many able-bodied folks, balance can be taken for granted once ...

As we age, maintaining an active lifestyle becomes crucial for long-term health and wellness, but some forms of exercise begin to lose their appeal. Biking outdoors, for example, can be a fun and ...

Fun Fridays are just fun, and part of the fun is that we all do kind of deck ourselves out in costumes that are appropriate for the day, and that's been the fun of having the fun Fridays just to see ...