Ten Benefits of Physical Activity as We Age
Regular physical activity plays an important role in healthy aging, helping individuals maintain strength, mobility and overall quality of life. From improving muscle and bone health to reducing the risk of falls and chronic diseases, staying active offers numerous benefits as we age. Developed by ACSM’s Strategic Health Initiative on Aging, this infographic highlights 10 key […]
What ‘Super’ Hazel Can Teach Us About Active Aging
About this story The Exercise is Medicine® Active Aging initiative highlights the powerful role physical activity plays in supporting health, function, and quality of life as we age. In this contributor story, Amelia Iams PT, DPT, CKTP, CIDN, CCI shares the lasting influence of her grandmother, “Super Hazel,” whose lifelong commitment to staying active reminds us that […]
New Exercise Guidelines for Older Cancer Survivors: Meeting the Needs of a Rapidly Growing Population
By 2040, most cancer survivors in the U.S. will be over the age of 65. Many will survive for five or more years, which means that they will be living with the combined threats of aging and cancer well past their initial diagnosis. Cancer and its treatments can accelerate typical aging, hastening the decline toward […]
Active Voice | Exercise Improves Cerebrovascular Function in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment
Over the past decade, we have recognized that brain changes do not begin when cognitive symptoms appear. In Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and related dementias, the underlying pathophysiological processes may develop silently over many years, and cerebrovascular dysfunction is likely to be one of the earliest abnormalities. This perspective shaped a primary question of our recent […]
Principles for Prescribing Exercise for Cognition in Older Adults
Discover essential tips on prescribing exercise for older adults to optimize brain function and promote healthier aging.
