Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mar. 5—OTHELLO — There are few things more frightening to seniors than the possibility of a bad fall. Besides the obvious ...

It’s increasingly important to focus on core strength as we age. Our core is much more than just the abdominal muscles. It ...

Janie Williams took her place in the front row at the weekly Balance Challenge class at her local senior center. Nearly an hour later, after twisting and turning along with two dozen other workout ...

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 – ...

I meet with a lot of senior personal training clients who start working out for one reason: to prevent falls. Falling is the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, according to the CDC, so I ...

SALEM, Va. — More than 1 in 4 adults age 65 and older falls each year, according to estimates. Falls can be detrimental to a senior’s overall health and can mean a loss of independence. September is ...

Geauga County residents ages 60 and older are invited to attend the next Matter of Balance class to be held Feb. 4-27, every Wednesday and Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Middlefield Senior Center, ...