Registration is open for "A Matter of Balance," an eight-week fall prevention program, available online via Zoom or in person at the Dalton Senior Center on Mondays, Feb. 24 to ...

Preventing falls and delaying functional decline through physical therapy can significantly reduce healthcare costs ...

Bob Bursach has worked with professional athletes over the course of his career as a personal trainer — but these days, he's focused on helping seniors make exercise part of their lives.

A new article reports that getting 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week can reduce all-cause mortality by 31% ...

As people age, the risk of falls increases significantly, making balance training and effective fall recovery strategies crucial for older adults. Recent research has focused on various training ...

Tree Pose helps with physical balance, mental focus, strength, and confidence. Whether you hold it for 10 seconds or a full ...

Improve your stability and prevent falls with expert advice from a physical therapist. Learn the most common balance training ...

Todd Thurston, MD, MSM, has been installed as the 2025 president of the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society. He is ...

Can physical activity extend the lifespans of older adults? A review article published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal ...

Bone health is vital at every stage of life, but it becomes especially critical as we age. Our bones provide structure, ...

Chronic disease prevention ... aerobic exercise can further help manage the weight and thus supports heart health. Stretching and balance exercise reduces the possibility of falls.

For walkers and runners, plantar fasciitis is a painful and frustrating injury. Learn how to prevent and treat the condition ...