Chair-based exercise, and chair yoga in particular, improves quality of life for seniors with advanced dementia, a small study has found. Participants with moderate to severe dementia were assigned to ...

Strength training isn’t just for bodybuilders. It’s for anyone who wants to be healthier and stronger and wants to feel more energetic and capable at any age. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t ...

Fitness is the key to a better life as a senior, but many older people aren't getting the exercise they need. Only 15% of those between the ages of 65 and 74 say they engage in regular physical ...

Chair yoga may increase quality of life for adults diagnosed with dementia better than other forms of therapy, including music therapy, according to a new study. Researchers found that adults with ...

* Chair yoga safely boosts strength, balance, flexibility, and mobility in older adults * It offers mental health benefits// such as reducing anxiety and depression, even among those in care homes * ...

Researchers assessed the ability of older adults with advanced dementia to participate in non-pharmacological interventions and compared chair yoga with chair-based exercise and music therapy. Results ...