A lengthy walk can be a step in the right direction when you have concerns about your memory. A new long-term study indicates ...

A new study suggests that even low levels of physical activity could protect the brain from Alzheimer's disease—but not in ...

The tools used to assess physical activity levels in older adults must be updated so people can get optimal care, according to authors of a new report. Getting enough physical activity is essential to ...

Physical activity may reduce age-associated risk for all-cause dementia among older adults, according to results of a population-based cohort study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association ...

Even a single day of walking each week may offer surprising health benefits for older adults, according to new research.

Regular walking is linked to slower cognitive decline in older adults, emphasizing its role in delaying Alzheimer’s disease ...

HealthDay News — For cognitively unimpaired older adults with elevated baseline amyloid, higher physical activity is associated with slower cognitive and functional decline, according to a study ...

Authors compared users and non-users of older adult physical activity programs (EnhanceFitness and Silver Sneakers) within a healthcare system on health conditions, utilization, and costs. Physical ...

Regular exercise and physical activity are important for heart health, especially as a person ages. Exercise can help reduce the risk of heart disease and strengthen the heart muscle. As a person ages ...

Increasing your steps by even a little bit may help slow down the progression of Alzheimer's disease among people at ...

A study has found that older adults who exercise with their spouse achieve lower physical activity levels than older adults without their spouse. In a study of 240 participants in Singapore aged 54 to ...