Active Aging
The top exercises, stretches, and techniques to maintain a healthy body and mind throughout your life
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Does menopause cause hair loss?
Menopause Does menopause cause hair loss? We spoke to an expert in the field to find out how menopause affects hair growth for women
By Jessica Downey Published
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Research says you need to get fit to beat Alzheimer's—Here's how to get started
Health Even making small improvements to your fitness can decrease your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life
By Claire Fox Published
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Sore joints? Forget exercise, it could be your sleep that's making things worse
Health Studies have found joint pain and sleep are linked, but there a few low-cost changes you can make
By James Frew Published
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Over 60? Work out twice a week to maintain muscle as you age
Health Two sessions per week with up to three sets per exercise is the best way to stay active as you age
By James Frew Published
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All movement can help improve heart health—even cooking and gardening, study finds
Health Getting out off the sofa to complete small activities can be effective for reducing heart issues for older adults
By Jessica Downey Published
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Why older adults should exercise regularly if they want stronger immune systems
Health How staying physically fit later in life can benefit your immune system and health
By Jessica Downey Published
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Regular protein shakes reduce frailty in older women, study finds
Seniors Higher dietary protein reduces the 'risk of frailty by maintaining muscle strength and balance'
By James Frew Published
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This workout helps you stay independent as you age—Here's how
Workout Use this kettlebell workout to improve functional strength and make everyday tasks feel easier as you age
By Jessica Downey Published
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Staying active changes your gut, and that could be the key to healthy aging
Seniors Staying active could be just as important as what we eat to maintain a healthy gut in our older years
By James Frew Published
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Try this Joe Wicks approach to living longer: It’s quick, simple, and free
Seniors Stretching is essential according to The Body Coach and research echoes this top tip for aging better
By Jessica Downey Published
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Researchers have found how you can get stronger as you age without weights
Seniors According to a new study, video games could hold the key to building muscle in our later years
By James Frew Published
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Better than weights? Suspension trainers are a joint-friendly way to build muscle in older adults
Seniors Suspension trainers like the TRX have been found to be better than weights and bands for building muscle in one study
By Matt Evans Published
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Worried about sore joints? You can still burn fat with this low-impact workout
Fitness The 10-minute equipment-free routine is kind to your joints, but helps you stay active and build strength
By James Frew Published
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Why pomegranate can help boost muscle performance as you age, according to studies
Aging Find out what research has to say about pomegranate and healthy aging. Plus, here's how to can consume more of it
By Jessica Downey Published
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Over 65? Use whey protein and resistance training to fight the effects of aging
Seniors The benefits of exercise are well-known, but researchers have uncovered a surprising benefit of regular protein intake
By James Frew Published
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Switching to the Mediterranean diet could help you live longer, here's why
Nutrition The results of a new study add to the growing evidence of the Mediterranean diet's health-protecting effects
By James Frew Published
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Just 10 minutes of stretching a day could reduce risk of falls among over 60s
Seniors Sparing a short gap in your day to stretch out helps improve your balance so you can avoid wobbles or falls as you age
By Jessica Downey Published
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Pelvic floor exercise can help protect your health as you age – Here’s how it’s done
Health Looking after your pelvic floor can make life a lot easier when you're older and it takes up very little time
By Jessica Downey Published
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Over 60? Staying active keeps your brain young, according to research
Seniors Staying active when over 60 is important to ward off dementia and other brain-degenerative diseases
By Matt Evans Published
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Over 60 and want to master push-ups? Try Steve Harvey’s dumbbell pushup move
Seniors Steve Harvey uses dumbbells to slightly intensify his pushups and it is a great way to build muscle for over 60s
By Jessica Downey Published
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7 easy ways to boost your immunity and avoid infection this winter
Nutrition If you’re looking to boost your immunity, we asked experts what makes a difference
By Catherine Renton Published
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Over 60? Research finds HIIT workouts lower your blood pressure
Seniors These short, intense sessions are a time-efficient way to improve your health, get fitter, and live longer
By James Frew Published
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Over 60? Build upper-body strength with this 10-minute chair workout
Seniors The equipment-free routine is a low-impact way for seniors to stay active at home
By James Frew Published
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Building leg muscle can make walking easier as you age, says study
Seniors As you get older your muscle mass decreases but working to maintain muscle mass could make walking feel easier
By Jessica Downey Published
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Just changing your diet can keep your bones strong as you age, reveals study
Nutrition Scientists reveal that diet could be more effective than exercise at maintaining good bone health as you grow old
By Jessica Downey Published
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Why exercise is more important than ever for women over 40
Seniors Over 40? Exercise in 2022 could keep you fit and healthy for life, according to science
By Matt Evans Published
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Worried about aging? This diet can help protect against dementia, says study
Health These dietary recommendations could be key to protecting your brain function and health as you age
By Jessica Downey Published
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Over 60? Build core strength with this low-impact Joe Wicks workout
Seniors Burn fat, improve your health, look after your heart, and protect your joints with this 20-minute routine
By James Frew Published
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New research has found maintaining muscle mass is key for living longer
Health Diet has an important role to play if you want to keep your body strong and healthy as you age
By Jessica Downey Last updated