Resistance training benefits outweigh risks, position paper asserts
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 28, 2019
A new paper shows how resistance exercise programs can be safely adapted for older adults residing in assisted living and skilled nursing facilities.
Exercise plus resistance training can reverse frailty in elderly bariatric patients
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 03, 2019
Older bariatric patients risk becoming frail when they attempt weight loss. But a program of aerobic exercise plus resistance training may preserve muscle mass.
Unmotivated PAD patients should have the option to exercise pain-free: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 19, 2019
Pain can be part of daily life for those with peripheral arterial disease. But researchers say it no longer needs to be a part of the treatment.
Better heart health tied to memory recall in older adults
Dec 22, 2014
Seniors who have better heart and lung health tend to have better memory recall and cognitive capabilities, according to a new study in the Journal of Gerontology.
Exercise programs help prevent falls in Parkinson’s disease patients, study shows
Oct 13, 2011
Exercise programs are effective in preventing falls in individuals with Parkinson’s disease, according to new research.