Stretching

So maybe you have trouble getting out of a chair or tying your shoes is becoming a major ordeal. The problem is, these are not heroic acts: they’re necessary everyday movements that are vital if you are to live a healthy and independent older life. How can you make sure…

It may feel like a broken record, but it’s one you need to keep hearing: Exercise is a critical component for healthier aging and a longer life, and no matter your previous track record, exercising into your later years can make a real difference. New research out from the University…

If you’ve taken up yoga in recent years, you’re not alone: Estimates are that by 2020, 55 million Americans will be practicing yoga. So if the studio feels crowded during your weekly yoga class, there’s a good reason. And as we’ve noted in previous agebuzz posts, there’s a lot of…

Raise your hand if you get out of bed in the morning and some body part is tight or aching. Likely that’s the case with most agebuzz readers- and not because we’re an unhealthy bunch. It’s because as you get older, your body becomes less flexible- muscles shrink, tendons lose…