Losing your balance and taking a tumble every now and then is only natural. It happens to the best of us! However, as you age and the muscles you use to stand naturally weaken (along with your vision) ...

My wife and I were in the grocery store recently when we noticed an older woman reaching above her head for some produce. As she stretched out her hand, she lost her balance and began falling forward.

Brad: To get the best of the best, I looked at it from a therapist's perspective, and we're going to tell you why they're the ...

Spinning. Check. Barre. Check. Yoga. Check. If you’re a fitness lover, chances are you’re getting in your cardio and strength training. But one type of workout that is actually totally useful in your ...

Balance problems are common in older adults. Left untreated, balance issues can result in falls, the leading cause of injuries in adults over age 65. However, you can reduce your risk of falls by ...

As we age, maintaining physical health becomes increasingly important, yet often more challenging. One aspect of physical health that tends to be overlooked is balance. The ability to maintain balance ...

We’ve talked about how to balance on one foot and on your hands, but sometimes it’s nice to do an exercise that’s not just about balance. Plenty of standard strength training moves can be done in a ...

SEATTLE--You've heard the saying, "no pain, no gain." And as we get older, hitting the gym might sound like something that's going to hurt with joint-pounding exercise. But you have options that can ...

Bone density refers to how much calcium and other minerals make up your bones. When your bones have more minerals, they have a higher bone density, meaning they're stronger and less likely to break.

Spaceflight causes sensorimotor adaptations that result in balance deficiencies on return to a gravitational environment. Treadmill exercise within lower-body negative pressure (LBNP) helps protect ...