As life expectancy increases, the challenge for all older women will be to partake in regular exercise sessions to maintain ...

A good cool-down could include gentle stretching, light walking, or using a foam roller (or even a massage gun) to release ...

Weight training can help reduce body fat and increase muscle strength and mass in older people, contributing to functional autonomy and avoidance of falls and injury. Furthermore, recent studies have ...

Working with a doctor or nutritionist, older adults can develop a plan for weight management that addresses their individual needs. Weight management can be a complex process for people ages 65 years ...

While struggling through long jumps and lunges during a recent class at my boxing gym, the owner suggested I lift weights—heavyweights—to help build strength in my legs and protect my joints.

When it comes to fitness, weight lifting is often overlooked by women in favor of cardio or lighter workouts. However, ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 75-year-old woman with a weight problem. My weight used to fluctuate from 130 pounds to 160 pounds. Then I started to notice that I was losing weight slowly but surely on my ...

A healthy weight and BMI range for adults over age 65 may mean carrying a few extra pounds. According to the National Institutes of Health, a body mass index (BMI) of 25 to 27, which is typically ...

July 8 (UPI) --Older women carrying excess weight have a higher risk of a life-threatening double-whammy, a new study says. Women past menopause with a higher body mass index were more likely to ...