Light exercise helps preserve women’s mobility as they age, study finds
Move it or lose it, as they say. So, walk people! A study found one…More
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Hey girl, get the heart rate going to fight dementia
Break out the workout gear! Regular exercise can help fight against dementia in middle-aged and…More
New app in the works to help seniors stand tall
StandingTall is the new app designed to help older Australians get their recommended 150 minutes…More
Need help to exercise at home safely? This website is designed for older Australians
The Safe Exercise at Home website has been developed by clinicians and physiotherapy researchers from…More
Self-isolating at home? Here’s how to keep active if you are older or have a chronic health condition
With the Government directing people to stay at home, many Australians are not getting the…More
Exercise better than drugs for dementia side effects, study finds
Exercise may be better than medication for treating dementia side effects, a new study has…More
Do you need to take 10,000 steps a day to improve your health? Science says no! (if you’re a woman)
If you’ve ever researched how to live longer, you’ve probably come across the idea that…More
Want to get moving? Join a group, says exercise trial for retirement village residents
Village residents in Western Australia are walking more and sitting less after researchers at Curtin…More
One in three older Aussies have this muscle-wasting condition – and most of us don’t even know it
Medical experts say that sarcopenia – the loss of skeletal muscle as we age –…More
How much exercise do we need to keep our brains healthy as we age? These new guidelines will tell you
The University of Melbourne has put together guidelines for older Australians and their doctors that…More