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Find out about five hidden risk factors that can lead to life-threatening falls in seniors.

Elderly people are often plagued with dizziness or other sensations that make them feel unsafe walking or moving and leave them worried about how to avoid falling. These problems might occur as a result of sedentary behavior—and be resolved with physical activity—or they may require the services of a vestibular rehabilitation therapist to help.

About eight million Americans have balance problems and one in three Americans over age 65 will fall every year. Injuries from falls, like a fractured hip, can change a senior's life in ways senior fear most—isolation and loss of independence.

Strength training for seniors has cognitive and physical benefits—and it can be easy and fun.

Learn about 10 easy health tips for seniors to help baby boomers live longer and thrive.

Are you reaching the equivalent of 10,000 steps a day for good health? Learn how a pedometer can be a great tool for measuring fitness for seniors.

Stay independent with easy strength training. Weight cuffs offer firming fitness for seniors no matter what your ability level.

The right kind of exercise and diet can stave off physical and mental declines as we age. Here are 10 tips for healthy aging.

Everyone over age 50 needs to participate in progressive resistance exercise to prevent muscle loss that can limit mobility and quality of life. 

The word osteoporosis can strike fear in the hearts of many older women—and men. Who hasn't seen the bent spines of the people it afflicts and who hasn't heard of the consequences that can happen.