Exercise has been shown to build muscle and bones, reduce high blood pressure and the incidence of heart disease, diabetes, and colon cancer, and alleviate the pain of arthritis and depression.

Even 15 minutes a day of brisk walking, cycling or swimming could help older adults live longer, according to a review of past research that found any physical activity is better than none.

In one of his average workout classes, Curtis Adams will lead his group through a series of exercises, including jogging, jackknives and cardio boxing. But the participants may not fit the typical … ...

Even exercise of short duration and low intensity has life expectancy benefits for the elderly. Such conclusions have been well examined in the general population, where a recommended exercise ...

Yet even the oldest and frailest adults, such as elderly residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities, can gain significant health benefits – physically and mentally – from exercise.

Exercise has been shown to build muscle and bones; reduce high blood pressure and the incidence of heart disease, diabetes, and colon cancer; and alleviate the pain of arthritis and depression.