Walking is one of the best, low-impact exercises for older people looking to get fit and lose weight. Treadmills allow you to take a "walk" anytime from the comfort of your own home. Below, we've ...

DEAR HATE TO EXERCISE: You should follow your doctor’s orders. Years of research have shown that walking may be the single best exercise you can do to improve your health as you age. It burns calories ...

Staying mobile is about more than just getting from one place to another. For many seniors, walking represents independence, freedom, and a chance to connect with others. The simple act of moving ...

Walking at any age is good for your health. For seniors, it's considered the best physical exercise. Plus, it doesn't cost anything, and requires no training or special equipment. “For older adults, ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is one in a series of profiles looking at area senior centers. Ever since Rosie Wasik created Walking with Rosie at the David E. Anderson Willoughby Senior Center, the group has ...

Seniors tend to slow down physically at about the same time they decline mentally, leading to a heightened mortality risk, according to a new study conducted by the University of Texas Heath San ...

What started as a small group at the South Carroll Senior Center nearly a decade ago has transformed into a club with more than 100 members who walk, eat and drink together — all while chatting it up.

The Lafayette Parks and Recreation Department announced "Walking to New Orleans" a new senior walking program for anyone 50 and older, according to a press release from the Lafayette Consolidated ...

LAFAYETTE, La. (LCG)- The Lafayette Parks and Recreation Department has announced a “Walking to New Orleans” senior walking program for anyone 50 and older. “After the past few months of being ...

QUESTION: My doctor recently suggested I start a walking program to help get my weight and blood pressure under control, but I’ve never exercised much and am 66. Can you recommend some tips? ANSWER: ...