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Exercise & Fitness

From stretches that promote flexibility to heart-healthy exercise routines, learn how to best encourage physical fitness in an older adult.

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Exercise & FitnessGet a grip! How grip strength can lead to better independence, mental health as we ageAre you able to offer a firm handshake when you meet someone? How easy it for you to open a jar or twist a screwdriver?   Most of us don’t often think about handgrip strength, and we certainly don’t think of it in the context of mental capacity. However, grip strength is one clear measure […]
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Featured ExpertExercise & FitnessIs walking for exercise too risky for some seniors? 
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Exercise & FitnessBest fitness trackers for older adults to encourage regular exercise, track health metrics and more
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Exercise & FitnessAmazon finds: The best stationary bikes for seniors 
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Exercise & FitnessMuscle weakness with age: What’s normal and what can be done about it 
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Exercise & FitnessSimple home exercises to ease the pain of arthritis in older adults
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Featured ExpertAsk the ExpertWhat are non-surgical methods to improve chronic back pain in an older adult? 
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Dementia & Alzheimer'sMovement therapy puts seniors on path to stronger cognitive health
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Featured ExpertAsk the ExpertHow can I best ease arthritis pain at home?
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Featured ExpertAsk the ExpertWhat are some exercises for managing knee pain in an avid walker? 
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