A meta-analysis of outdoor vs. indoor physical activity in natural vs. urban environments (24 studies, 9 in meta-analysis) found large to moderate effects favoring outdoor activity for anxiety ...

Cycling can offer a range of health benefits for older adults. It’s a low impact activity that can improve joint mobility, cardiovascular health, and mental well-being. Plus, it’s fun.

The recently published ACSM/AHA physical activity and public health recommendations [167] for older adults suggest that, in most cases, "old age" guidelines apply to individuals aged 65 yr or ...

A new study assessed the relationship between leisure activity and depression in older adults. Though the two are not linked, researchers wanted to understand how diet and cognition played a part ...

Social activity is an important part of healthy aging. Older adults can gain various benefits from participating in social activities and being physically active. Learn more here.

Older adults largely don’t meet physical activity guidelines, according to a report published Nov. 26 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2022, 13.9% of adults aged 65 and ...