FOREST HILLS, Queens (WABC) -- Adults with dementia are making new memories through a dance program in Queens. The dance class, created by Magda Kaczmarska, helps the older adults to exercise their ...

Researchers highlight how group dance, from ballroom to folk styles, enhances well-being and fitness in older adults, advocating for more inclusive and well-reported studies to support diverse ...

Exercise can help reduce the risk of falls—a major cause of injuries in older adults—but only 4% of older Canadian women complete 30 minutes of daily physical activity. As a Ph.D. candidate in health ...

Moving her body in perfect rhythm with the music, San Jose high school senior Aanya Gupta shares a gentle dance routine with a group of seniors, then patiently waits for them to mirror her movements.

A year-long, multitask exercise program incorporating dance and rhythm improved physical and mental function and reduced falls in older adults with sarcopenia. Researchers conducted a proof-of-concept ...

WASHINGTON - Let's face it, a solid resistance exercise routine can be tedious, but effective. When it comes to cardio exercise, you have more freedom. You need to raise your heart rate, get your ...

You don't need a background in dance to reap the mental and physical health benefits. (Getty Creative) Dance has been a part of cultures around the world throughout history as a form of ...

Physical activity at any age is crucial and can reduce the risk of different illnesses and chronic diseases. As people grow older, an active lifestyle becomes increasingly more important. No matter ...

Exercise is widely regarded as an essential component of health for older adults — particularly strength training. Health agencies recommend that adults get at least 150 minutes per week of ...