In the U.S., more than 85% of people 65 and older don't get the recommended amount of exercise. That's according to a survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published this week.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is one in a series looking at individual and community efforts to give area senior citizens options for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Regular exercise can help senior citizens ...

Q: Can exercise help seniors with arthritis? I have osteoarthritis and have read that certain exercises can help ease the pain, but I don't know where to start, and I don't want to make it worse. A: ...

Question: What exercises are best suited for seniors with arthritis? I have osteoarthritis in my neck, back, hip and knee and have read that exercises can help ease the pain and stiffness, but I don’t ...

As a rheumatologist specializing in the treatment of arthritis, I often am asked by patients if it is OK for them to exercise. The answer is yes. Walking is a wonderful form of exercise that is ...

Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, affecting 31 million people in the U.S., says Marcy O'Koon, senior director, consumer health, Arthritis Foundation. The degenerative joint disease ...

Arthritis, whatever the type, is characterized by joint pain, stiffness, reduced mobility and inflammation. Osteoarthritis, the most common type, affects about 33 million American adults. It is often ...

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