Core Exercises for Seniors
Within our body’s muscular system, we define the core as those muscles of the hips, pelvis, abdomen, and trunk. Beyond simply allowing or supporting certain movements, the core is necessary for...
View ArticleGot Osteoarthritis Symptoms? Try Exercise First, Surgery as a Last Resort
Medications, injections, supplements, surgery. They’re helpful treatments that have provided pain relief and improved function for millions of arthritis patients. But perhaps nothing can do as much for...
View ArticleScoliosis Pain Can Strike Older Adults
Scoliosis—a condition that causes the spine to form an unnatural curve and/or twist—is most common in childhood, tending to develop just before puberty. But the condition also can be a problem for...
View ArticleHealth and Fitness for Seniors: Avoid Injury When You Exercise
Most of us value health and fitness, so a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) may surprise you: About 27 percent of adults age 65 and older don’t exercise. The study...
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