There are many reasons why you might want to exercise, but maintaining functional strength and mobility as you age is one of the most vital, allowing you to live well and independently for as long as ...

With September well underway and rainy days incoming, it can feel tempting to spend more time on the sofa than outside. But health experts, including ITV's Lorraine's resident doctor, Dr Hilary Jones ...

Strength training after the age of 50 gets a lot of love these days—for good reason. But aerobic (or cardio) exercise—continuous physical activity that increases your heart rate and breathing rate so ...

Exercising is key to longevity; it’s been associated with everything from improved cardiovascular health to increased strength to a longer life. But there’s one exercise, in particular, that a doctor ...

Here’s how to do each.

Ireland’s population is getting older, and it’s happening fast. Over‑50s now make up the country’s fastest-growing demographic, bringing with them a new reality and a new set of expectations. They ...

Years of high-intensity exercise may come with an unexpected heart risk for male endurance athletes over the age of 50, according to new research from the University of Leeds. The study, published ...

Our fitness for over 50s expert Graham Low gives some insight on what is best for those aching muscles after exercise ...

Physical therapy is routinely recommended for knee pain attributed to a degenerative meniscal tear, but its efficacy has not been established. We randomly assigned participants 45 to 85 years of age ...