These over-50 champs—and a growing body of research—show what we gain by staying active later in life. Nora Langdon, 82, started powerlifting in her 60s and quickly got hooked. Over the past two ...

Falls are Increasingly Fatal for Older Americans. A 2019 study found that deaths from falls have increased significantly among elderly Americans. For men and women the death rate due to falls roughly ...

Background: Jump performance is essential in sports and relies on explosive power. Plyometric training (PT) specifically targets explosive power, while routine training (RT) focuses on general ...

Scientists are reporting the first compelling evidence in people that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that typically declines with age. A 10-week study of people 65 or older ...